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Reid Gets No GOP Support For Resolution Honoring Hispanic Media
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 15:20:07 in Politics
“Please tell the "younger hispanic children in CA" that you work with, that not all of them are Hispanics, you will do them a big favor by educating them about their true heritages.”
Reid Gets No GOP Support For Resolution Honoring Hispanic Media
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 15:18:28 in Politics
“None of the "Hispanic" media acknowledges the fact that we are not Hispanic, but many racial and cultural groups that speak Spanish, they group us together as if we were ONE community, which is not true.
Based on this discriminatory concept, Blacks, Whites, Asians, Natives, etc. all peoples who speak English should be classified as Anglos, period.
The day when the media in Spanish in the US actually presents our Native American communities, our African descendant communities, Europeans (not only Hispanics), Asians, Arabs, etc. perhaps the level of quality in their productions may improve. I hope to see that!”
Based on this discriminatory concept, Blacks, Whites, Asians, Natives, etc. all peoples who speak English should be classified as Anglos, period.
The day when the media in Spanish in the US actually presents our Native American communities, our African descendant communities, Europeans (not only Hispanics), Asians, Arabs, etc. perhaps the level of quality in their productions may improve. I hope to see that!”
Reid Gets No GOP Support For Resolution Honoring Hispanic Media
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 15:15:10 in Politics
“Most Puerto Ricans are Black.”
Reid Gets No GOP Support For Resolution Honoring Hispanic Media
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 15:14:44 in Politics
“Hispanics are white mostly. Brown people are Native Americans mostly, even if we speak Spanish we are not from Hispania.”
Reid Gets No GOP Support For Resolution Honoring Hispanic Media
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 10:55:19 in Politics
“I am not bothered by this. My first language is Spanish and I am Native American I am not Hispanic, but I am aware that most media in Spanish in the US are really bad. From the press, TV, radio and internet outlets that I know in DC, NYC, LA, Miami, Houston, etc. tend to be really mediocre to the point that I would never recommend anyone to expose their children to such content.
What could "the legacy and role of Hispanic media" be? Hispanic refers to Spain and Portugal for instance.
If we talk about the media in Spanish in the US, they have more defects than strengths and most of them are White-owned anyways. Usually they present a limited or manipulated information, they are racist, intolerant, with a Eurocentric content, bad TV programming, mediocre press, trashy radio, really bad commercial music, sexist and macho mentality, violence, old bad US flicks badly translated, etc.
Seems to me that the role of "Hispanic" media in the US is to keep poor, working class people in a conformist and stupid state of mind. With very good few exceptions, most of that media needs to reconsider their role among our Native, Afro and European communities who speak Spanish.
Instead of wasting time and resources trying to honor bad media, Senator Harry Reid should focus to get the GOP support for Health Care and Immigration Reforms.”
What could "the legacy and role of Hispanic media" be? Hispanic refers to Spain and Portugal for instance.
If we talk about the media in Spanish in the US, they have more defects than strengths and most of them are White-owned anyways. Usually they present a limited or manipulated information, they are racist, intolerant, with a Eurocentric content, bad TV programming, mediocre press, trashy radio, really bad commercial music, sexist and macho mentality, violence, old bad US flicks badly translated, etc.
Seems to me that the role of "Hispanic" media in the US is to keep poor, working class people in a conformist and stupid state of mind. With very good few exceptions, most of that media needs to reconsider their role among our Native, Afro and European communities who speak Spanish.
Instead of wasting time and resources trying to honor bad media, Senator Harry Reid should focus to get the GOP support for Health Care and Immigration Reforms.”
Aaror replied on Oct 29, 2009 at 11:54:43
“Hmm,
This is a big contrast to what I heard when the local cable company decided that Univision was the best channel to cancel. I am not saying you are wrong, it was a while ago, and maybe Univision has gone downhill (I wouldn't know, I am mono-lingual), but surely there are some latino media figures who have done good work and inspired people?”
This is a big contrast to what I heard when the local cable company decided that Univision was the best channel to cancel. I am not saying you are wrong, it was a while ago, and maybe Univision has gone downhill (I wouldn't know, I am mono-lingual), but surely there are some latino media figures who have done good work and inspired people?”
darthmaul replied on Oct 29, 2009 at 11:37:16
“Here is an exception. "Latino USA" which airs every Sunday in my area. It's an intelligent program with excellent content.
The republicans would support the Hispanic Media Resolution, if all of the Hispanic Media was run by rich middle aged white men. You know just like the republican senate members!”
The republicans would support the Hispanic Media Resolution, if all of the Hispanic Media was run by rich middle aged white men. You know just like the republican senate members!”
Israel Lancho, Spanish Bullfighter Gored (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Commented May 31, 2009 at 02:05:33 in World
“Bullfights are part of Hispanic culture. I find it disgusting and brutal.”
ManWithGoldShoes replied on May 31, 2009 at 03:42:28
“what? hispanic culture or bullfighti
Israel Lancho, Spanish Bullfighter Gored (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Commented May 31, 2009 at 02:04:35 in World
“Totally agreed.”
Sonia Sotomayor PHOTOS: Pictures Of Her Childhood And Her Family
Commented May 27, 2009 at 10:13:16 in Politics
“Why some people still believe there is such a thing as Hispanic community?
Firstly, Hispanic is a racist term that refers exclusevely to Spanish heritage and people. Most of people from Latin America in the U.S. are either Native Americans or Afro descendants. We are not Hispanics.
And we don't think alike, we don't support same politics, we are not one cohesive and united community. What do Native Chicanos, Black Dominicans or Afro Peruvians born or raised in the U.S. have in common with a Nuyorican Judge like Sonia Sotomayor? Nothing, mist of them don't even speak Spanish in the first place.
Stop this Hispanic non sense.
Oh, looking at these photos, it doesn't seem to me that Sonia Sotomayor was the poor kid growing in ghetto South Bronx. And she looks white...”
Firstly, Hispanic is a racist term that refers exclusevely to Spanish heritage and people. Most of people from Latin America in the U.S. are either Native Americans or Afro descendants. We are not Hispanics.
And we don't think alike, we don't support same politics, we are not one cohesive and united community. What do Native Chicanos, Black Dominicans or Afro Peruvians born or raised in the U.S. have in common with a Nuyorican Judge like Sonia Sotomayor? Nothing, mist of them don't even speak Spanish in the first place.
Stop this Hispanic non sense.
Oh, looking at these photos, it doesn't seem to me that Sonia Sotomayor was the poor kid growing in ghetto South Bronx. And she looks white...”
indievoter76 replied on May 27, 2009 at 13:00:21
“She looks like Valerie Jarrett to me, not white. But she is definitely a Latina! I am Haitian/Do
pauldununfola replied on May 27, 2009 at 12:05:59
“Damn Carlos,
You shouldn't get up here on the huff post and flaunt your ignorance. First of all Latinos can be of any nationality/ race / color. 140,000 slaves were brought to Mexico by the Spanish. There has been Japanese and Chinese immigration to South America, and the result is Asian people who speak Spanish. There are Puerto Ricans who are all different shades of brown, black and white.
If you are going to refer to nationality instead of use the term "hispanic" then its all good. It's another thing entirely to say that if a Latino/a is light and almost white that they can not possibly understand the experience of the poor underclass of society which a lot of Latinos are part of. Having been a veteran, homeless and now a teacher I saw poor Whites that were addicts when I was down and out. Why is it when ever a Latino/a comes up in the world, their own peoples often try to bring them down with comments like "she looks white", etc? Implying: "she isn't one of us".
Ideally I would have wanted a Mexican American nominated, but I have enough Pan-Latino solidarity and intelligence to get behind Sotomayor. She is the first, but she is not going to be the last. Yeah, I know Mexican's and Boriqua's are different, but in moments like this we can come together and celebrate with each other.”
You shouldn't get up here on the huff post and flaunt your ignorance. First of all Latinos can be of any nationality/ race / color. 140,000 slaves were brought to Mexico by the Spanish. There has been Japanese and Chinese immigration to South America, and the result is Asian people who speak Spanish. There are Puerto Ricans who are all different shades of brown, black and white.
If you are going to refer to nationality instead of use the term "hispanic" then its all good. It's another thing entirely to say that if a Latino/a is light and almost white that they can not possibly understand the experience of the poor underclass of society which a lot of Latinos are part of. Having been a veteran, homeless and now a teacher I saw poor Whites that were addicts when I was down and out. Why is it when ever a Latino/a comes up in the world, their own peoples often try to bring them down with comments like "she looks white", etc? Implying: "she isn't one of us".
Ideally I would have wanted a Mexican American nominated, but I have enough Pan-Latino solidarity and intelligence to get behind Sotomayor. She is the first, but she is not going to be the last. Yeah, I know Mexican's and Boriqua's are different, but in moments like this we can come together and celebrate with each other.”
Realtor n VA replied on May 27, 2009 at 11:27:53
“Carlos you sound very ignorant of your own peopple, for being "hispanic" "latino" whatever you want to consider yourself!
Signed,
A Proud Latin American Citizen!!!”
Signed,
A Proud Latin American Citizen!!!”
Sergio Bayona replied on May 27, 2009 at 11:05:03
“The word "Hispanic" in modern day USA doesn't only refer to people of Spanish heritage. It merely refer to language (Spanish) and culture (Latin American). You are right that it doesn't imply ethnic background and I agree that it is a pretty broad brush. But to say we have *nothing* in common isn't quite right either. Oh and most people do not consider "Hispanic" a racist word.
Under your personal definition "A racist term that refers exclusively to Spanish heritage and people." What's racist about that? By the way, I've never asked my Spanish friends (from Spain) if they consider themselves to be Hispanic but I seriously doubt it. That's because the term "Hispanic" was pretty much invented here in the U.S.
I'm okay with people refer to me as Hispanic. It's not my first choice of word but it doesn't offend me whatsoever. Once I get to know them, I explain to them where I'm from, my ethnic background, etc., and help them with any misconception they may have. You can do that too.”
Under your personal definition "A racist term that refers exclusively to Spanish heritage and people." What's racist about that? By the way, I've never asked my Spanish friends (from Spain) if they consider themselves to be Hispanic but I seriously doubt it. That's because the term "Hispanic" was pretty much invented here in the U.S.
I'm okay with people refer to me as Hispanic. It's not my first choice of word but it doesn't offend me whatsoever. Once I get to know them, I explain to them where I'm from, my ethnic background, etc., and help them with any misconception they may have. You can do that too.”
maiali replied on May 27, 2009 at 10:45:30
“Neither Sonia nor her mother, Celina, look white. Not to mention that there are many black American families with family members that look like Celina Sotomayor.”
julia23 replied on May 27, 2009 at 10:42:02
“Many 'Hispanics' are Caucasian. So of course they look 'white'. Some of their genes come from Spain.”
sankofaman replied on May 27, 2009 at 10:34:03
“Co-signing on the CLARITY of your excellent post. Although you could have left off the last sentence? Just my humble opinion.”
Sonia Sotomayor: 10 Things You Should Know
Commented May 26, 2009 at 17:26:00 in Politics
“Please stop calling us Hispanics or Latinos, we are not from Spain nor our heritage is from Southern Europe (Latin). We are from America, our roots are mostly Native American, Asian and African. Thanks!”
handyallen replied on May 26, 2009 at 21:05:08
“thanks most want their European heritage accented i am a proud native american”
snookers replied on May 26, 2009 at 20:07:23
“Grew up in Europe and in my formative upbringing, latinos are those people who grew up in an area where a Roman language was spoken like in Italy, Spain, France etc. as opposed to Germanic languages like German, English, Dutch( my native language) etc. Absolutely nothing to do with race. Besides most people are more like Heinz 57 varieties anyway. Hardly no such a thing as a pure race anyway, such a silly label and totally unscientific. Does not even apply to judge Sotomayor since she was born in the USA, she is just another highly educated, hard working ( female) American IMO . She looks like a qualified candidate to me although am a little weary of the roman catholic aspect. A great example/hope though for those lucky kids/young adults currently living in public housing projects regardless of race that have hard working inspiring parent(s). .”
editorjuno replied on May 26, 2009 at 19:56:43
“While we're at it, most caucasian Americans aren't ethnically "Anglo" -- which makes it pretty obvious that these (admittedly very imprecise) terms are based on short-term linguistic heritage rather than anything deeper. It's a shame norteamericanos have trouble distinguishing between a Colombian, a Mexican, a Cuban, a Dominican,and a Puerto Rican, but it's also quite understandable since all these places are Spanish speaking and heavily influenced by centuries of Spanish colonialism.”
Sotomayor's Nomination Puts GOP Hispanics In A Bind
Commented May 26, 2009 at 17:23:35 in Politics
“Please stop calling us Hispanics, we are not from Spain, our roots are mostly Native American and African. Thanks!”
BryantG replied on May 26, 2009 at 18:03:08
“You can't tell us what not to call you without telling us what to call you. How about Americans from households where spanish is frequently spoken?”
Ponderus replied on May 26, 2009 at 17:50:21
“How about if we just call everybody American.”
kjstjohn replied on May 26, 2009 at 17:34:50
“Be happy to oblige. What is a better term?”
loveobamas replied on May 26, 2009 at 17:26:52
“Exactly,what i have said.
I'm AA and Dominican.”
I'm AA and Dominican.”
Inside Obama's Court Vet: President Settled On Sotomayor Monday Night
Commented May 26, 2009 at 15:56:32 in Politics
“Judge Sonia Sotomayor is not Hispanic nor Latina.
She is perhaps mixed of several races, but her roots are Puerto Rican. Most importantly she is an American, a Nuyorican!
The down side is that with this nomination, the U.S. government and media will use Justice Sonia Sotomayor as a tool to keep spreading a fake racial and cultural identity, as they have placed millions of Americans of different races in one false group called Hispanic or Latino.
This idea that we are only of European heritage makes our people deny our true ancestry in order to fit in. As if they had been brainwashed, most people who accept the terms of Latino and Hispanic they want to be white, they want to forget about our brown and black skin, they don't want to be called Indigenous or Natives, let alone Africans.
If Barack Obama was born in Mexico or Dominican Republic for instance, he would be forced to deny his African roots and they'd call him Hispanic/Latino too... is that fair? It is wrong, discriminatory and a big scam.”
She is perhaps mixed of several races, but her roots are Puerto Rican. Most importantly she is an American, a Nuyorican!
The down side is that with this nomination, the U.S. government and media will use Justice Sonia Sotomayor as a tool to keep spreading a fake racial and cultural identity, as they have placed millions of Americans of different races in one false group called Hispanic or Latino.
This idea that we are only of European heritage makes our people deny our true ancestry in order to fit in. As if they had been brainwashed, most people who accept the terms of Latino and Hispanic they want to be white, they want to forget about our brown and black skin, they don't want to be called Indigenous or Natives, let alone Africans.
If Barack Obama was born in Mexico or Dominican Republic for instance, he would be forced to deny his African roots and they'd call him Hispanic/Latino too... is that fair? It is wrong, discriminatory and a big scam.”
humuhumunukunukuapuaa replied on May 26, 2009 at 16:12:40
“Sotomayor called herself a Latina at the introduction. As a Puerto Rican myself, I say if she wants to call herself a Latina, that is good enough for me.”
InfinteShibumi replied on May 26, 2009 at 16:07:09
“Hi-span-ic. Coming from or having blood or ethnic origins in Spa(i)n, however derived.”
Bitsko replied on May 26, 2009 at 16:03:50
“Having grown up with Chicanos and Amerinds, I wouldn't put anything past the ignorance of so many of our fellow citizens.”
Gretel1or2 replied on May 26, 2009 at 16:02:21
“Hispanic is not a race, it's an ethnicity; You can be a Hispanic of African, Asian or European descent ,or mixed race.”
ObamAtomic replied on May 26, 2009 at 16:01:47
“Good Point!
White people are called *white* regardless where they come from,:)”
White people are called *white* regardless where they come from,:)”
Midnightrain replied on May 26, 2009 at 16:00:45
“What is Puerto Rican? How was that identity created? Further who created it and why?”
'Good Bad' Economy Inspires Consumers As Slump Eases
Commented May 13, 2009 at 18:38:02 in Business
“Based on the pictures show by HP, this news refers only to rich white people obviously.
Prakosh replied on May 13, 2009 at 19:02:34
“The debutante class.”
Sotomayor's Medical History Sparks Wider Debate
Commented May 13, 2009 at 17:32:30 in Politics
“President Obama should pick the most qualified person for this job, especially someone with a true sense of what really justice means for American people. He should not base this decision on race, gender or nationality.
I am of Latin American heritage -I am an Indigenous man and I'm not Hispanic- and based on my experience in the U.S., I don't think a person with a Spanish surname will do a better job for me than another without it. What counts is the person's character and skills to perform a good job in benefit of all peoples.”
I am of Latin American heritage -I am an Indigenous man and I'm not Hispanic- and based on my experience in the U.S., I don't think a person with a Spanish surname will do a better job for me than another without it. What counts is the person's character and skills to perform a good job in benefit of all peoples.”
CNN Story On Obama's "Swagga" The Most Embarrassing Ever? (VIDEO)
Commented Apr 30, 2009 at 01:44:57 in Comedy
“Clinton put more black men in jail than any Republica president ever. That guy is a fake.”
CNN Story On Obama's "Swagga" The Most Embarrassing Ever? (VIDEO)
Commented Apr 30, 2009 at 01:43:17 in Comedy
“This is like one of those MTV, Grammy and alike award ceremonies where they play a 'oh Im so much into black people I can mock them like Im one of them' script... perhaps these white people don't mean harm, but lets say it: they look soo stupid - and make blacks look dumb and stereotyped.”
weatherwaxx replied on Apr 30, 2009 at 02:39:12
“Maybe she's doing some good, in a strange way: this condescending, lame attempt, compared to the Obamas' genuine class and style, doesn't hurt people of color... but it makes a certain perky redhead look like an absolute twit.”
Edgar Hernandez Hernandez: Swine Flu's "Possible Source"
Commented Apr 29, 2009 at 16:44:35 in World
“.
The Guardian doesn't say that 4-year-old Edgar Hernandez is the swine flu's "Possible Source" but is one of the 400 earliest cases known.
Who could be so mean spirited to create such a horrible post title and blame a little boy of this disease?
Have you watched today's Amy Woodman's video? She call it THE NAFTA FLU.
A Texas border region, a Mexican border town, possible Chinese immigrants coming to the US through Mexico, somewhere there is your "source".. now do some research before copy and paste, and create absurd posts.
.”
The Guardian doesn't say that 4-year-old Edgar Hernandez is the swine flu's "Possible Source" but is one of the 400 earliest cases known.
Who could be so mean spirited to create such a horrible post title and blame a little boy of this disease?
Have you watched today's Amy Woodman's video? She call it THE NAFTA FLU.
A Texas border region, a Mexican border town, possible Chinese immigrants coming to the US through Mexico, somewhere there is your "source".. now do some research before copy and paste, and create absurd posts.
.”
Clinton Assures Iraq Of US Support
Commented Apr 25, 2009 at 12:10:57 in World
“A Peruvian newspaper and American scholars are denouncing what it seems an attempt from the U.S. government to take control over the natural resources of South America. Through its military bases in Peru and Colombia, the United States intends to increase its political and economic power in the region.
There are close ties between the U.S. Peru Free Trade Agreement - FTA and the chance of the U.S. opening a military base in the Andean country.
Thus, a secret deal might have been agreed between the Alan Garcia government and the Bush administration in order to build more than one secret base like the one spotted in the Ayacucho region, in the central Andes region of Peru - WATCH VIDEO.
This deal could have been part of the reason why the Peru FTA was passed by the U.S. Congress with such extraordinary majority, days after Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates asked Congress members to do so.”
There are close ties between the U.S. Peru Free Trade Agreement - FTA and the chance of the U.S. opening a military base in the Andean country.
Thus, a secret deal might have been agreed between the Alan Garcia government and the Bush administration in order to build more than one secret base like the one spotted in the Ayacucho region, in the central Andes region of Peru - WATCH VIDEO.
This deal could have been part of the reason why the Peru FTA was passed by the U.S. Congress with such extraordinary majority, days after Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates asked Congress members to do so.”
Caption This Photo, Vote For Wednesday's Best, See Tuesday's Winner!
Commented Apr 23, 2009 at 04:46:11 in Comedy
“Here is my hubby talking about Earth Day after he passed NAFTA and Plan Colombia, now THAT's funny!”
Chavez Gives Obama A History Book
Commented Apr 18, 2009 at 16:07:34 in World
“VIVA HUGO CHAVEZ!”
Pleneras replied on Apr 18, 2009 at 16:16:27
“y Las Americas! North, Central, Caribbean and South.”
Obama, Chavez Shake Hands At Summit (PHOTO)
Commented Apr 18, 2009 at 02:46:48 in World
“This photo is historical. Two great men, two respected Afro descendant leaders of the Americas have met, they represent the hope of millions, they represent the change that both the U.S. and Latin America need, regardless of their differences in politics and ways of governing, I believe both Obama and Chavez can build a positive relationship with common respect that will benefit the people of U.S. and Venezuela.”
Summit Of The Americas: Obama Seeks New Relations; Chavez Seeks Mischief; Regional Leaders Seek Conviviality
Commented Apr 18, 2009 at 02:35:36 in World
“The Sistema Nacional de las Orquestas Juveniles e Infantiles de Venezuela (FESNOJIV) has become more successful because of the extraordinary support of the Bolivarian government.
Thanks to the strong support of the Chavez government, over 350 thousand students are enrolled in free music education programs of about 180 music school around the 23 states of the country, including a 11-story state of the art school in Caracas, six symphonic orchestras, a children school with over 1,000 students, and a music instrument school where kids as young as 14 y.o. learn how to build, create and repair instruments.
This month the Simon Bolivar youth orchestra performed here in Washington, DC and I met some of the musicians who are very grateful of their government. One has to be really selfish and mean spirited not to celebrate this kind of achievements for the people of Venezuela.”
Thanks to the strong support of the Chavez government, over 350 thousand students are enrolled in free music education programs of about 180 music school around the 23 states of the country, including a 11-story state of the art school in Caracas, six symphonic orchestras, a children school with over 1,000 students, and a music instrument school where kids as young as 14 y.o. learn how to build, create and repair instruments.
This month the Simon Bolivar youth orchestra performed here in Washington, DC and I met some of the musicians who are very grateful of their government. One has to be really selfish and mean spirited not to celebrate this kind of achievements for the people of Venezuela.”
Summit Of The Americas: Obama Seeks New Relations; Chavez Seeks Mischief; Regional Leaders Seek Conviviality
Commented Apr 18, 2009 at 02:24:55 in World
“@ LuxSF, you know you like most anti Chavistas would say anything to pretend to be victims of some sort of dictatorship, but just by reading your post is so clear you are lying and exaggerating.
Yes, I have relatives in Maracaibo where the corrupted Mayor Manuel Rosales, the same who supported the illegal coup of 2002 -if he had done that in the US he'd spend the rest of his life in prison- had the nerve to run for a public office again, and then he was elected because there is democracy in Venezuela.
My relatives tell me about the useless attempts of the corrupted media to create campaigns of fear and desperation, but Venezuelan people are wise, and they have reelected Chavez since 1998 for a reason.
You can make up stories all you want, but the Venezuelan model is working and is rapidly spreading in Latin America, the most unfair region in the planet, where few have it all and most people have nothing in life.
After centuries of racist post colonial governments and false democracies, it's time to change Latin America, and of course, there will be people who won't like the idea of equality and opportunities for all. Oh well.”
Yes, I have relatives in Maracaibo where the corrupted Mayor Manuel Rosales, the same who supported the illegal coup of 2002 -if he had done that in the US he'd spend the rest of his life in prison- had the nerve to run for a public office again, and then he was elected because there is democracy in Venezuela.
My relatives tell me about the useless attempts of the corrupted media to create campaigns of fear and desperation, but Venezuelan people are wise, and they have reelected Chavez since 1998 for a reason.
You can make up stories all you want, but the Venezuelan model is working and is rapidly spreading in Latin America, the most unfair region in the planet, where few have it all and most people have nothing in life.
After centuries of racist post colonial governments and false democracies, it's time to change Latin America, and of course, there will be people who won't like the idea of equality and opportunities for all. Oh well.”
Caption This Photo, Vote For Thursday's Best, See Wednesday's Winner!
Commented Apr 17, 2009 at 02:22:28 in Comedy
“"Comrades we run out of tea - call the government!"”
Summit Of The Americas: Obama Seeks New Relations; Chavez Seeks Mischief; Regional Leaders Seek Conviviality
Commented Apr 17, 2009 at 02:09:51 in World
“Hugo Chavez has done a great job promoting social justice and equality in Venezuela and other countries of Latin America. The three times reelected president of Venezuela is one of the few world leaders with the guts to speak out about the imperialistic approach that the Bush administration -and some European fascist governments- have showed towards Latin America.
Trust me, Chavez might be a laughing stock for right-wing oligarchs -including that ridiculous King of Hispania who has no authority over an elected president whatsoever- but the Venezuelan model is a growing example in the Western hemisphere, fortunately.
Now, Chavez -as well as Cuba's Raul Castro- has expressed his intention of "resetting" the relationship with the US for the better, now that Obama is in charge. Of course there are mean spirited people who don't want Chavez to succeed in making friends with Obama, but I really hope these two great Afro descendant leaders of the Americas will meet in Port of Spain.
Both Obama and Chavez represent different views of the world, but they share a common dream of building a better world for everyone.
Finally, a brief note for the author of this post: please, remember that blogs are supposed to be an independent voice unlike controlled mainstream media. This note is more like Faux News than Huffingtonpost.”
Trust me, Chavez might be a laughing stock for right-wing oligarchs -including that ridiculous King of Hispania who has no authority over an elected president whatsoever- but the Venezuelan model is a growing example in the Western hemisphere, fortunately.
Now, Chavez -as well as Cuba's Raul Castro- has expressed his intention of "resetting" the relationship with the US for the better, now that Obama is in charge. Of course there are mean spirited people who don't want Chavez to succeed in making friends with Obama, but I really hope these two great Afro descendant leaders of the Americas will meet in Port of Spain.
Both Obama and Chavez represent different views of the world, but they share a common dream of building a better world for everyone.
Finally, a brief note for the author of this post: please, remember that blogs are supposed to be an independent voice unlike controlled mainstream media. This note is more like Faux News than Huffingtonpost.”
LuxSF replied on Apr 17, 2009 at 15:36:11
“Are you from Venezuela? Have you ever worked there? Have you ever lived there? Chavez is destroying my country! I am not a "tea bagger". I was born and raised in Venezuela. My parents are professors in a public university, we are not rich. I do not belong to the Venezuelan "elite" but intolerant people call us "CIA agents" and "right wing" because we oppose Chavez.
There is no difference between Chavez and Bush because they both persecute the opposition, do not allow dissent and they both disregard basic human rights. You have no idea how it feels to see how people from your generation are living the country because they cannot live there anymore. Families have been torn apart and the smartest people are leaving Venezuela. Doctors, engineers, artists, lawyers, scientists, etc.. The saddest part is that the government wants us to go!
Social justice, ah? As part of my job, I visited many "barrios", slums, or however you want to call them. I studied the government social programs and it is true that they have changed many people's lives but at the same time, they have brainwashed them. Also the government is more corrupt than ever so the changes they are supposed to bring never happen because they steal the money!
By the way, there can never be social justice if the government is not accountable, if the judicial system is a joke, one man controls everything and the crime rate is the highest in Latin America.”
There is no difference between Chavez and Bush because they both persecute the opposition, do not allow dissent and they both disregard basic human rights. You have no idea how it feels to see how people from your generation are living the country because they cannot live there anymore. Families have been torn apart and the smartest people are leaving Venezuela. Doctors, engineers, artists, lawyers, scientists, etc.. The saddest part is that the government wants us to go!
Social justice, ah? As part of my job, I visited many "barrios", slums, or however you want to call them. I studied the government social programs and it is true that they have changed many people's lives but at the same time, they have brainwashed them. Also the government is more corrupt than ever so the changes they are supposed to bring never happen because they steal the money!
By the way, there can never be social justice if the government is not accountable, if the judicial system is a joke, one man controls everything and the crime rate is the highest in Latin America.”
BINGHAMTON SHOOTING: Many Shot, Hostages Taken
Commented Apr 03, 2009 at 17:12:42 in Home
“This is the second attempt to post this comment.
HATRED AGAINST IMMIGRANTS MUST STOP!
This crime is the result of the RACIST HATE promoted against immigrants, by radical groups financed by racist groups including KKK, as the Southern Poverty Center has denounced. Please stop racist hate against Native American exiles from Latin America.
Yesterday the US House Committee on the Judiciary held a Hearing on the civil rights abuses committed by local police against undocumented immigrants and US citizens who are Indigenous. People are racially targeted because they "look Mexican". This has been done thanks to the ICE's 287g Program that allows local and state police to enforce federal immigration laws.
The worst case is Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Arizona, who has incarcerated and emotionally tortured thousands of people, some of them American citizens, just because of their race. Arapoi should be taken to justice.
President Obama has the power to stop raids and deportations. It is time to reform an obsolete law that is causing so much damage and a humanitarian crisis within this nation.”
HATRED AGAINST IMMIGRANTS MUST STOP!
This crime is the result of the RACIST HATE promoted against immigrants, by radical groups financed by racist groups including KKK, as the Southern Poverty Center has denounced. Please stop racist hate against Native American exiles from Latin America.
Yesterday the US House Committee on the Judiciary held a Hearing on the civil rights abuses committed by local police against undocumented immigrants and US citizens who are Indigenous. People are racially targeted because they "look Mexican". This has been done thanks to the ICE's 287g Program that allows local and state police to enforce federal immigration laws.
The worst case is Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Arizona, who has incarcerated and emotionally tortured thousands of people, some of them American citizens, just because of their race. Arapoi should be taken to justice.
President Obama has the power to stop raids and deportations. It is time to reform an obsolete law that is causing so much damage and a humanitarian crisis within this nation.”
sybergirl replied on Apr 03, 2009 at 17:37:32
“Violence against immigrants and hatred of immigrants must stop. Yes. But the assailant was of Vietnamese origin, possibly an immigrant himself. So this random act of violence seems to be coming from a different place. Perhaps more an act of desperation and utter despair/ho
Whatever the case, this is a horrible tragedy. My prayers are for the families of all the victims and survivors. They will need a lot of strength and encouragement to get through this...”
Whatever the case, this is a horrible tragedy. My prayers are for the families of all the victims and survivors. They will need a lot of strength and encouragement to get through this...”
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