Wealth of Diversity or Diversity of Wealth?

While reality TV in general may not be everyone’s cup of tea, it sure is mine. So let's just delve into the world of trash tv to reveal an in-depth analysis only available when binge-watching episode upon episode of human behavior and volatile, unhealthy, and loud communications. The “Real Housewives” franchises have spanned over the last decade, and what is relevant to note is the apparent segregation of races among franchises. For example, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills franchise has just begun filming its tenth season and has hired its first African-American housewife Garcelle Beauvais. This initial step taken by the RHOBH franchise mirrors the similar initiative taken by the Real Housewives of Dallas franchise. In comparison, the Atlanta and Potomac housewives are almost exclusively African-American. The article states that Bravo creates these franchises are based on the “demographic of affluent women in their respective regions” which could be a contributing factor to the apparent segregation of races among the “Real Housewives” franchises. With many of the established franchises entering their tenth year, it is relevant to note the shift in public perception over time, and how this demand that has fueled the franchises has now turned into criticism of popular culture established over a decade ago. 

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Testimonial Time

This article states further developments since Nancy Pelosi’s impeachment inquiry of President Trump almost a month ago. Since then numerous, and I’m talking MANY people are stepping forward to participate in closed-door testimonies being conducted from the Democrats in Congress regarding Trump’s attempt to pressure the Ukrainian government and possibly interfere with domestic elections. It is interesting to note “every Democrat says it’s necessary to take the time to gather all the facts, they also face a blanking act of trying to prevent a months-long impeachment process from completely eclipsing their policy priorities”. The optimistic outlook figures the impeachment vote would take place before Christmas and should not interfere with the 2020 election. The process of hearing the testimonials could accelerate or decelerate the ongoing process for impeaching Trump so the future of the impeachment inquiry is ambiguous at best.

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Stop and Smell the Chrysanthemum’s

  For the love of God can we just have a pleasant week in Ukrainian news? The answer is no as tensions are now raised within the Ukrainian government regarding holding separatist elections in the Russian-occupied zones on the Eastern front. To distract Ukrainians from the political and economic turmoil confronting their nation, Kiev has a social event to try and soothe tensions within the capital among its civil society. Kiev has set up a walk in the park featuring different exhibitions and sculptures entirely composed of chrysanthemums. Each exhibition seeks inspiration from a constellation and the exhibition as a whole includes about ten displays entirely made up of chrysanthemums. While this may not be the most riveting news in the grand scheme of current events this annual “Flower Constellation” exhibition represents the national appreciation for beauty and nature amid the plagues of war and international influence. 

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Ukraine's "West Fatigue"

The Trump-Zelensky phone call has caused an upheaval among the political elite down to ordinary citizens. But while American society is still trying to understand, comprehend, and gather information regarding Trump’s weekly disgrace, has anyone checked on Ukraine to see how this political scandal can affect the burgeoning career of their new President? The possible effects on Ukraine would influence their society, economy, and military competency. Zelensky was noted in his July phone call with Trump that France and Germany were not doing enough to support Ukraine. While his claims may not be as outlandish and blatantly incorrect as Trump, Zelensky is still trying to figure out his place on the stage of global politics. Zelensky has big plans for Ukraine, and has stated before that it is important that the world “does not forget about Ukraine”. Well, they’re definitely not forgetting now. Due to Trump's idiocy, the idea of “Western fatigue” has been introduced into the vernacular. This idea essentially conveys the “growing feeling among Ukrainians that the Western and specifically American politics towards their country are increasingly incoherent and are not motivated by a Western commitment to Ukraine’s democratic development.''

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