Cheers and Jeers: 2015 Flashback, Part III

From the GREAT STATE OF MAINE…

It's almost over. It's Fourth and goal with seconds on the clock. 2015 is about to become an ex-year.

I don’t need to remind you of all the crap this world went through. Besides, it's the Republicans' job to scare everyone half to death.

But the year had plenty of bright spots: strong Democratic candidates---from Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders to Russ Feingold and Donna Edwards---entering various races, a perked-up economy, amazing feats in space, a nuclear arms agreement with Iran, a thaw in U.S.-Cuba relations, a lot fewer Americans walking around without health insurance, a green energy juggernaut, marriage rights for same-sex couples in all 50 states, a new and excellent Star Wars flick, and another year of blogging excellence by all y’alls at Great Orange Satan 5.0.

Below the fold is the thrilling conclusion---September through five seconds ago---of this crazy year, in our year-end series 2015: What a Bunch of Jiggery-Pokery.  As we await the descent of the giant ball (HuhHuhHuh…I said giant ball) in Times Square, all the writers, editors, gaffers, key grips, fuzzy critters and catheter sales reps at C&J wish you a festive New Year's Eve and a 2016 loaded with optimism, good health, and two additional toppings of your choice for only $9.99.

Your wormhole to the past opens up one last time below the fold... [Swoosh!!] Right now! [Gong!!]