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The New Old Face of Racism
Commented Dec 10, 2009 at 22:55:08 in Politics
“Thank you very much for taking this on in this article
I hope that those of use who are tired of the bigotry can say to these extremists that enough is enough and that they have had their year to spew it. Going foward, we need to challenge each and everyone and expose them for the bigots they are.”
I hope that those of use who are tired of the bigotry can say to these extremists that enough is enough and that they have had their year to spew it. Going foward, we need to challenge each and everyone and expose them for the bigots they are.”
War and Peace
Commented Dec 10, 2009 at 20:18:02 in Politics
“One question I want to ask you and my fellow peace activists is : what do you suggest that President Obama does on the issue of Al Queda??? Should he negoitiate a peace treat with Bin Laden or hold a peace march against him in the capital Kabul???”
phantoma replied on Dec 10, 2009 at 20:34:17
“As Mr. Jones has demonstrated in this article, you are creating a false dichotomy.
The question isn't whether one should sit down and have a beer with Bin Laden.
The question is whether 100,000 troops in Afganistan will defeat the Taliban or instead strengthen them and create further instability in the region. And if yes to the former, how and when?
The dichotomy you should be making is the one Mr. Jones is making: war OR peace? That'sa clear distinction that democratic and civilzed societies and their leaders have a duty to make; it has clear humanitarian, political, financial and moral implications that cannot be concealed by (Obama's) flawed rhetoric.”
The question isn't whether one should sit down and have a beer with Bin Laden.
The question is whether 100,000 troops in Afganistan will defeat the Taliban or instead strengthen them and create further instability in the region. And if yes to the former, how and when?
The dichotomy you should be making is the one Mr. Jones is making: war OR peace? That'sa clear distinction that democratic and civilzed societies and their leaders have a duty to make; it has clear humanitarian, political, financial and moral implications that cannot be concealed by (Obama's) flawed rhetoric.”
Thank the President for Waking the Sleeping Giant
Commented Dec 07, 2009 at 14:13:09 in Politics
“President Obama is acting exactly as Candidate Obama promised he would do in Afghanistan. I do not agree with his decision but at least I cannot pretend that he is not being consistent here.
It is probably because of Pakistan that we cannot leave Afghanistan and these decisions are usually shrouded in secrecy”
It is probably because of Pakistan that we cannot leave Afghanistan and these decisions are usually shrouded in secrecy”
A Tale of Two Obamas
Commented Dec 07, 2009 at 08:40:16 in Politics
“The key appointments President Obama made as part of his administration have contributed significantly to the policies that are aimed at the center. Imagine if Gov Dean had been appointed Secretary of HHS, we would have had a robut health care reform! What if the chief economic adviser was someone like Prof Stiglirz, Krugman or Sachs?
I hope that in a futre analysis we can be honest about two things which are:
(i) we in the progressive activist community are largely to blame for not being out upfront and pushing for the changes right from day one. Why is it that none of the progressive acivists have organized a massive rally and push back for real health care reform, real financial regulation reform etc? We are all sitting infront of our electronics and just complaining instead of taking it to the street
(ii) many of the legislators who make up the Democratic caucus are NOT progressive but rather mild republicans.
In my mind two things could have made a huge difference in the kind of policies we are getting and these are:
(i) if only Senator Teddy Kennedy had lived through President Obama's term he would have pushed for progressive legislation and had POTUS's ear;
(ii) money in politics has completely corrupted our system and we need to push for public financign of campaigns if we are to get rid of this cancer of corruption and influence peddling”
I hope that in a futre analysis we can be honest about two things which are:
(i) we in the progressive activist community are largely to blame for not being out upfront and pushing for the changes right from day one. Why is it that none of the progressive acivists have organized a massive rally and push back for real health care reform, real financial regulation reform etc? We are all sitting infront of our electronics and just complaining instead of taking it to the street
(ii) many of the legislators who make up the Democratic caucus are NOT progressive but rather mild republicans.
In my mind two things could have made a huge difference in the kind of policies we are getting and these are:
(i) if only Senator Teddy Kennedy had lived through President Obama's term he would have pushed for progressive legislation and had POTUS's ear;
(ii) money in politics has completely corrupted our system and we need to push for public financign of campaigns if we are to get rid of this cancer of corruption and influence peddling”
jmpurser replied on Dec 07, 2009 at 09:06:10
“First, Ted Kennedy, for all his "Lion of Liberalism" was much more of a pragmatist than Obama will ever be. He defined the center, not the left. His hallmark was in working across the aisle, not in advancing a progressive agenda.
Second, it's past time (at least 16 years past time) to face the fact that the Democratic party is not, and is not likely to ever become again, the party of the progressives. Honestly when it comes down to what they actually accomplish it's hard to say they're to the left of the GOP at all. Instead of a situation were a few Democrats are too far right to be "real" Democrats the actual situation is there are a few Democrats who are too far left to be real Democrats. In fact, there was exactly one who stuck up for doing the right thing on health care and that was Dennis Kucinich. The rest jumped on the corporate welfare bandwagon and let Obama drive them home.
Finally, the progressives screamed first and loudest at Obama's behavior in office. And he firmly closed and locked the door. It's over. He's not just "not one of us", he's actively hostile to our point of view.
If you want to make a true difference find a third party or two to support who actually support your principles. The only way you'll ever change the Democratic party is by writing a check bigger than the corporate checks they're depositing today.”
Second, it's past time (at least 16 years past time) to face the fact that the Democratic party is not, and is not likely to ever become again, the party of the progressives. Honestly when it comes down to what they actually accomplish it's hard to say they're to the left of the GOP at all. Instead of a situation were a few Democrats are too far right to be "real" Democrats the actual situation is there are a few Democrats who are too far left to be real Democrats. In fact, there was exactly one who stuck up for doing the right thing on health care and that was Dennis Kucinich. The rest jumped on the corporate welfare bandwagon and let Obama drive them home.
Finally, the progressives screamed first and loudest at Obama's behavior in office. And he firmly closed and locked the door. It's over. He's not just "not one of us", he's actively hostile to our point of view.
If you want to make a true difference find a third party or two to support who actually support your principles. The only way you'll ever change the Democratic party is by writing a check bigger than the corporate checks they're depositing today.”
Irizzee replied on Dec 07, 2009 at 09:01:53
“Yeah, because having Dean as HHS Secratary would have slay the Congressional opposition from within and then given everyone a pony to boot.”
Thankful, Well Not So Very Much
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 23:47:33 in Politics
“has any other President been judged so harshly so soon in his administration????
Everyone is quick to criticize without acknowledging the huge mess that President Obama inherited domestically and internationally - he has been putting out fires since he was elected and we are jsut a group of ungrateful and impatient citizens who want every thing now.
Why is it that we mainly ask: why has President Obama not done a, b, c?
Why don't we ask what we have done as regular people to help him push through the agenda we hope for??”
Everyone is quick to criticize without acknowledging the huge mess that President Obama inherited domestically and internationally - he has been putting out fires since he was elected and we are jsut a group of ungrateful and impatient citizens who want every thing now.
Why is it that we mainly ask: why has President Obama not done a, b, c?
Why don't we ask what we have done as regular people to help him push through the agenda we hope for??”
cutandrun replied on Nov 28, 2009 at 01:24:58
“If you wanted magic you should have voted for Harry Potter. Admittedly change is slow and Obama believes in the Edmund Burke style of organic change (read slower) but it is only 10 months into his term with huge issues in play- patience please. Eight months from now you will have the right to be way more demanding if goals are not met”
CollegeConservative86 replied on Nov 28, 2009 at 00:36:52
“Are you kidding? Bush stole the election, ruined our relations with all our allies, made us a laughing stock around the world, etc.
And that was all BEFORE inauguration day!”
And that was all BEFORE inauguration day!”
biznesschic replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 23:56:03
“I hate to say this, and the progressives on this blog will not admit it, but a higher standard has been set for him because he is a black man. No question about this.”
Thankful, Well Not So Very Much
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 23:32:36 in Politics
“I believe MOST people were NOT listening to Then-Candidate Obama about Afghanistan. From the beginning of the campaign to the end, President Obama said he would increase resources and focus on the place where the people who gave directives to the attackers of 911 were based - Afghanistan.
Why is everyone acting surprised when President Obama is being consistent about Afghanistan as he was during ALL the campaign.
Of course I am one of those who oppose the increase in troops but I CANNOT say that this is not what he said during the campaign - many just did not listen”
Why is everyone acting surprised when President Obama is being consistent about Afghanistan as he was during ALL the campaign.
Of course I am one of those who oppose the increase in troops but I CANNOT say that this is not what he said during the campaign - many just did not listen”
LaughingMan replied on Nov 28, 2009 at 05:03:53
“It's the same thing with Gay marriage. During the campaign Obama clearly stated repeatedly that he does not believe in Gay marriage but rather supports civil unions. Yet, barely after his inauguration, he was being blamed for the Prop 8 failure in CA, (as if he could have done anything about it, as a Federal official, and it being a State matter, even if he supported gay marraige) and has been the scapegoat ever since, any time a Gay marriage vote falls at the ballot in any state.
And no, they WERE listening when he said that (and what he said about Afghanistan) and they UNDERSTOOD him clearly. They just chose to believe in their own fantasy of what they thought he stood for, so they could come back and blame him and bash him anytime anything turned out different.
All these people whining about how much Obama has failed them after just 10 months in office are a joke. That much is for certain. They're either cynics of the highest order because the know the reality, but like Republicans they just chose to argue the ludicrous side of the argument, or they are really really naive.”
And no, they WERE listening when he said that (and what he said about Afghanistan) and they UNDERSTOOD him clearly. They just chose to believe in their own fantasy of what they thought he stood for, so they could come back and blame him and bash him anytime anything turned out different.
All these people whining about how much Obama has failed them after just 10 months in office are a joke. That much is for certain. They're either cynics of the highest order because the know the reality, but like Republicans they just chose to argue the ludicrous side of the argument, or they are really really naive.”
AnotherMcIntosh replied on Nov 28, 2009 at 00:58:39
“"Why is everyone acting surprised when President Obama is being consistent about Afghanistan as he was during ALL the campaign."
The issue is not whether he is increasing the troop level but whether he is increasing the troop level without an end game.
Not a single responsible person, not a single thinking person, voted for him as a way to get endless war. He didn't run on that platform. He didn't get elected for that reason.”
The issue is not whether he is increasing the troop level but whether he is increasing the troop level without an end game.
Not a single responsible person, not a single thinking person, voted for him as a way to get endless war. He didn't run on that platform. He didn't get elected for that reason.”
Tim303 replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 23:59:16
“Yes.”
mtrav replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 23:59:08
“Maybe we thought he would think twice before sending more men and women to die for nothing, and wasting more billions of money we don't have for nothing. We will NOT win in Afghanistan, there is no winning there.”
biznesschic replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 23:47:14
“Amen, Amen. What these people don’t understand is that without the independent vote, we will have 8 more years of tax cuts for the rich, no health care reform whatsoever, and another war. It is time for progressives to come out of our ultra liberal haze (and off the computer) and help push through our agendas with patience and resolve and quit the nonsense.”
Lieberman's Right on Fort Hood
Commented Nov 26, 2009 at 23:18:04 in Politics
“it is possible that you are right but I would hope that you sir who is a retired member of the police would be encouraging us to wait to make judgements until all the facts are known in this case as in any other”
who38 replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 11:18:40
“The goal of a policeman is order, not justice.”
The Obama Visit to China - What the U.S. Press Missed
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 09:12:18 in World
“Thank God someone else is mentioning this. Here a few of my extracts I wrote to a media critic :
US reporters missed the most important coverage of critical geo-political developments and the realignment on a number of fronts. This was a teaching moment about the inter-relationship between US and Asia and the implications for us domestically. The media once again failed the people because they were fixated on non-issues like the angry tea-baggers circus surrounding the Quitter from Alaska. Remember the focus on O.J. when Rwanda genocide was happening.
Ok POTUS did not get immediate results due to US' economic vulnerability. One needed to mention the groundwork laid on the trip and the various tensions among these nations. No wonder the republican Ambassador to China was disappointed with the lack of focus on the key challenges that lie ahead for this country.
Other issues will lie in archives until sometime when someone realizes their value.
During the Press Conference with President Hu of China POTUS said that they reached a workable goal that will be used as a framework for Copenhagen. But most people in the US did not hear it because the US MSM media was busy criticizing POTUS for showing respect for the Emperor of Japan.
I was reminded of how many in the US media ignored the significance of President Obama's speech in Prague until they were caught unawares when it was quoted as a breakthrough event by the Nobel committee.”
US reporters missed the most important coverage of critical geo-political developments and the realignment on a number of fronts. This was a teaching moment about the inter-relationship between US and Asia and the implications for us domestically. The media once again failed the people because they were fixated on non-issues like the angry tea-baggers circus surrounding the Quitter from Alaska. Remember the focus on O.J. when Rwanda genocide was happening.
Ok POTUS did not get immediate results due to US' economic vulnerability. One needed to mention the groundwork laid on the trip and the various tensions among these nations. No wonder the republican Ambassador to China was disappointed with the lack of focus on the key challenges that lie ahead for this country.
Other issues will lie in archives until sometime when someone realizes their value.
During the Press Conference with President Hu of China POTUS said that they reached a workable goal that will be used as a framework for Copenhagen. But most people in the US did not hear it because the US MSM media was busy criticizing POTUS for showing respect for the Emperor of Japan.
I was reminded of how many in the US media ignored the significance of President Obama's speech in Prague until they were caught unawares when it was quoted as a breakthrough event by the Nobel committee.”
True Patriots Are Not Silent. They Speak Out.
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 20:38:09 in Politics
“we need to stand up and fight for the change we demanded because the hate-mongers and those whose policies caused so much hardship are busy organizing.
I hope that Mr Simmons starts mobilizing his vast audience now . I am now back to organizing because the stakes are too high for me to stand aside and watch others take this country backward”
I hope that Mr Simmons starts mobilizing his vast audience now . I am now back to organizing because the stakes are too high for me to stand aside and watch others take this country backward”
Irrational Exuberance in Anti-Obama Hatred
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 15:59:13 in Politics
“Thanks you very much for speaking out because when we who disagree with the use of this imagery remain silent, it implicitly means that we are complicit in the hate mongering”
Obama In Flux
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 20:42:46 in World
“Thanks for the summary of the many challenges that President Obama and the global community at large face - ths is a ciritical time on the geo-political stage.
I am personally glad that President Obama is the most pwerful person in the world now and he is the one making these extremly tough decisions.
We as a global community must thank all the American voters who decided to elect on No/4th/2008, a President with most of the tools a leader making these tough decisions would need such as President Obama's own:
- global personal and family background which provides a broad view,
- his high intellect,
- empathy and personal kindness,
-his ability not to hold silly grudges,
-his quiet strength (shown in his actions not to shout empty slogans and threats but push back clamly behind closed doors),
-his strong and smart spouse,
-and most importantly his calm demeanor and insistence on have all options out on the table.
We are lucky that these burdens are now all laid on the capable shoulders of a person with high internal discipline and supreme confidence in himself and those he has entrusted with the importan responsibilities.
My only disappointment in some Americans is how we have quickly forgotten or choose to ignore the the magnitude of the challenges handed to President Obama or our pure selfishness and impatience as he tries to address these multiple fronts”
I am personally glad that President Obama is the most pwerful person in the world now and he is the one making these extremly tough decisions.
We as a global community must thank all the American voters who decided to elect on No/4th/2008, a President with most of the tools a leader making these tough decisions would need such as President Obama's own:
- global personal and family background which provides a broad view,
- his high intellect,
- empathy and personal kindness,
-his ability not to hold silly grudges,
-his quiet strength (shown in his actions not to shout empty slogans and threats but push back clamly behind closed doors),
-his strong and smart spouse,
-and most importantly his calm demeanor and insistence on have all options out on the table.
We are lucky that these burdens are now all laid on the capable shoulders of a person with high internal discipline and supreme confidence in himself and those he has entrusted with the importan responsibilities.
My only disappointment in some Americans is how we have quickly forgotten or choose to ignore the the magnitude of the challenges handed to President Obama or our pure selfishness and impatience as he tries to address these multiple fronts”
MARNIE2 replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 15:19:47
“wow ! ..........
hp blogger William Bradley replied on Nov 15, 2009 at 15:23:27
“Very good points. And thanks!”
tavote08 replied on Nov 14, 2009 at 22:59:01
“BRAVO,
even on my angriest day with President Obama I can't even imagine anyone but him holding the reins at this point and time in our geo-political journey. Eight years of Bush, the possibility of McCain and Palin; as much as I thank the voters I thank God even more...
I support our President 100% and trust in his ability to see the bigger picture and the greater good.”
even on my angriest day with President Obama I can't even imagine anyone but him holding the reins at this point and time in our geo-political journey. Eight years of Bush, the possibility of McCain and Palin; as much as I thank the voters I thank God even more...
I support our President 100% and trust in his ability to see the bigger picture and the greater good.”
A Warrior on a Mission in Rush Limbaugh's Home District
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 21:55:36 in Politics
“Please include his website link in the main article because many of us are willing to show him some progressive love on this veterans day.
I have just a little money to spare but I am sending this Major Sowers most of it in the name of progress.
Thanks Major for your service and good luck in the race”
I have just a little money to spare but I am sending this Major Sowers most of it in the name of progress.
Thanks Major for your service and good luck in the race”
A Warrior on a Mission in Rush Limbaugh's Home District
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 21:53:16 in Politics
“Yes, anyone who is an American citizen can donate to any person standing for office even if they live outside your district”
At Kawolo Hospital
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 23:00:54 in Impact
“I know Kawolo hospital and its dire situation with respect to facilities and resources and yet so many in the surrounding areas rely on its services as the referal hospital.
Yes our situtation is bleak and we have a lot of work to do!!!”
Yes our situtation is bleak and we have a lot of work to do!!!”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 08:55:47 in Politics
“I hope you can post this criticism directed at the host.
I am sorry to have to say it but over the past nine months, Ms Arianna Huffington has taken on the role of Sarah Palin for Progressives by trying to get ONLY the progressives way or no way. If you look closely on your actions, you will realize that you too are trying your best to purify the Democratic Party of all moderates Dems.
You Ms Huff have wrongly focused you anger on President Obama who agrees with you 95% on the issues and because you have not got 100% of what you want on all issues you have spent ALL the post-inauguration time ATTACKING POTUS and ignoring the republicans who do not agree with you on any issue. No matter what President Obama does, you Ms Arianna just attacks him without giving due consideration to the political climate in the congress and senate in which he has to enact policy
You seem to have forgotten that a President is not a President for Progressives alone but he is also President of those who did not elect him.”
I am sorry to have to say it but over the past nine months, Ms Arianna Huffington has taken on the role of Sarah Palin for Progressives by trying to get ONLY the progressives way or no way. If you look closely on your actions, you will realize that you too are trying your best to purify the Democratic Party of all moderates Dems.
You Ms Huff have wrongly focused you anger on President Obama who agrees with you 95% on the issues and because you have not got 100% of what you want on all issues you have spent ALL the post-inauguration time ATTACKING POTUS and ignoring the republicans who do not agree with you on any issue. No matter what President Obama does, you Ms Arianna just attacks him without giving due consideration to the political climate in the congress and senate in which he has to enact policy
You seem to have forgotten that a President is not a President for Progressives alone but he is also President of those who did not elect him.”
sweetwhine replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 11:25:09
“I'm shocked they posted this! But it is RIGHT ON TARGET!
Adrianna must be going through withdrawal symptoms. I watched her sit her arse on the Bill Maher show with two of the most corrupt "wingers" right in front of her and totally let them absolutely get away with the $*it they were spewing! So sorry Adrianna I can give a rats*** what you think about our president.”
Adrianna must be going through withdrawal symptoms. I watched her sit her arse on the Bill Maher show with two of the most corrupt "wingers" right in front of her and totally let them absolutely get away with the $*it they were spewing! So sorry Adrianna I can give a rats*** what you think about our president.”
Arch Angel 71 replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 09:12:00
“Well said!
Arriana thinks founding an Internet newspaper is the boldest thing anyone could ever do! I wonder what bold decision she would have made in 1 year, if she were Obama and facing obstructionist REAL REPUBLICANS and FAKE Republicans dubbing themselves DEMOCRAT BLUE DOGS?”
Arriana thinks founding an Internet newspaper is the boldest thing anyone could ever do! I wonder what bold decision she would have made in 1 year, if she were Obama and facing obstructionist REAL REPUBLICANS and FAKE Republicans dubbing themselves DEMOCRAT BLUE DOGS?”
royevatom replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 09:09:39
“I agree in principal, this site has taken on a tabloid attitude as well.”
trinidadgirl replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 09:07:38
“globalciti
puffthedragon replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 09:03:00
“Excellent Post! Fanned! and Faved!”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 08:19:43 in Politics
“Didn't we as Dems spend 8 years criticizing bush for not listening to congress and rhaming through his policies his way without much thought of the rest of the country?”
Obama's Dover Salute Is an Iconic Image of His Presidency
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 15:25:53 in Politics
“I am glad that a President who is of supreme maturity both emotionally and intellectualy is in charge at this critical moments in history because there are so many issues of such great importance that they would break a lesser person”
wanttruth replied on Oct 29, 2009 at 17:19:52
“Good post. I agree.”
Obama's Dover Salute Is an Iconic Image of His Presidency
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 15:21:17 in Politics
“The Dover visit, together with what he told the sailors and marines at Jacksonville this week should remind us all that when we talk about war and "dithering", we MUST not forget that these are real men and women dying and that this MUST inform the choices a Commander-in-Chief makes.
We cannot pretend that the military and their families need to go through the emotions of these wars alone”
We cannot pretend that the military and their families need to go through the emotions of these wars alone”
CapitolBoss replied on Oct 29, 2009 at 15:29:36
“Why are so many rabid Obamacons turning into "patriots" on a war that is clearly the cornerstone of Bush's failed "terrist huntin"? What's next, lapel pins? Yellow ribbons?
Here's an idea, spare the historians the 20 year wait say the wars were a mistake and bring the troops home.
Oh yeah that would require an actual Democrat with guts as President.
Keep the change, we'd prefer our troops home now.”
Here's an idea, spare the historians the 20 year wait say the wars were a mistake and bring the troops home.
Oh yeah that would require an actual Democrat with guts as President.
Keep the change, we'd prefer our troops home now.”
Cuban Vote at UN: "Here We Go Again"
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 14:50:21 in World
“Most newsoutlets in the US did not report what I read last week from the European press that last week President Obama SPECIFICALLY and asked the President of Spain to ask the Cuban leaders to publicly show some little bit of change in a few areas so that his administration can get additional flexibility to make more changes.
The report also said that the message from President Obama was delivered promptly to Cuba by the Foreign Minister of Spain.
While I do not support the embargo on Cuba, I believe that a more balanced article would have provided some insights about the more indrect ways that the Obama Administration is trying to reach out directly to Cuba.
In addition, anyone who pays close attention to politics in this country would expect that some small signals need to be coming from the Cuban side in order to encourage additional steps to what has already been done in these 9 months”
The report also said that the message from President Obama was delivered promptly to Cuba by the Foreign Minister of Spain.
While I do not support the embargo on Cuba, I believe that a more balanced article would have provided some insights about the more indrect ways that the Obama Administration is trying to reach out directly to Cuba.
In addition, anyone who pays close attention to politics in this country would expect that some small signals need to be coming from the Cuban side in order to encourage additional steps to what has already been done in these 9 months”
who38 replied on Oct 30, 2009 at 05:12:29
“Maybe it is time for the US to be more direct in trying to reach out to Cuba. Using indirect methods to be direct can be confusing. Why should Cuba give small signals to encourage additional steps by the US? Cuba did not start this fight; the US did. They own the embargo and only they can make it stop.
As a US citizen, I am underwhelmed by my country's continuance of the embargo. It has not worked in the past, is not working now, and won't work in the future. If the Senator from New Jersey is the problem, he needs to wind up on the same trash heap as HoJo.
As you know many US citizens travel to Cuba via other countries and the government generally does not prosecute them. As the law is not longer being enforced, why does it exist? It has become a silly pretense to assuage a few Bautista relics who continue to focus on the past.
If you study history prior during the time of Bautista, you will understand why the Cubans were happy to support Castro.”
As a US citizen, I am underwhelmed by my country's continuance of the embargo. It has not worked in the past, is not working now, and won't work in the future. If the Senator from New Jersey is the problem, he needs to wind up on the same trash heap as HoJo.
As you know many US citizens travel to Cuba via other countries and the government generally does not prosecute them. As the law is not longer being enforced, why does it exist? It has become a silly pretense to assuage a few Bautista relics who continue to focus on the past.
If you study history prior during the time of Bautista, you will understand why the Cubans were happy to support Castro.”
War Fever at the Times: A Five-Day Log
Commented Oct 25, 2009 at 10:18:26 in Media
“correction please: President Obama promised to end the Iraq war but said that more focus must be put into Afghanistan”
War Fever at the Times: A Five-Day Log
Commented Oct 25, 2009 at 10:15:55 in Media
“Mr David Bromwich, thanks a lot for this analysis that demostrates the role that New York Times is playing in pushing this country to further increase America's foot print in Afaghanistan.
I hope that you can review the role that other new papers and media outlets are playing and also analyze to see if there is any parrellel with how the Pentagon, thinks tanks, and neocon pundits are also trying to box President Obama into only a single solution which is more war.
You have demonstrated the pattern of pushing war but the next big question to answer is: WHY are media outlets and those in the beltway pushing for more war?
I would love to see you get it into a book form so that you can ask these questions on multiple appears (that is if the war machine will not undermine such an undertaking)”
I hope that you can review the role that other new papers and media outlets are playing and also analyze to see if there is any parrellel with how the Pentagon, thinks tanks, and neocon pundits are also trying to box President Obama into only a single solution which is more war.
You have demonstrated the pattern of pushing war but the next big question to answer is: WHY are media outlets and those in the beltway pushing for more war?
I would love to see you get it into a book form so that you can ask these questions on multiple appears (that is if the war machine will not undermine such an undertaking)”
changeself replied on Oct 25, 2009 at 19:12:05
“corporate mass media and corporate publishing industry, owned by the same small group of self-apoointed geniuses,
usually simply ignore critics like prof. bromwich.
i love to read bromwich's writing.”
usually simply ignore critics like prof. bromwich.
i love to read bromwich's writing.”
Caught on Tape: Obama Adviser Explains How to Control Media
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 00:16:31 in Media
“Who cares about crappy media that thinks it is okay to interrupt programming for hours to chase a ballon!!
The challenge from the White House was also directed at all the other news outlets that use the fake outrage from Fox to guide your programming whithout taking time to perform the due deligence about the sources of the fake consipiracy.
The media has lost all credibility by failing to check out even basic facts
Rather than voicing outrage about the fact that Fox has been called out for bluring the news division with the opinion programs, you should equally be concerned about a media outlet that
(i) goes and tries to manufacture news by acting as a cheer-leader for citizens gathered and asking them to "turn up the volume" (remember the video of a fox producer during a teabagger party)
(ii) actively promotes fake consipiracies like birthiers, czars, President Obama School Speech, muslims taking over capital hill, Prez Obama building concetration camps etc a
(iii) presenters who imitate the poisoning of the Speaker of the House.
If you are honest with your self and were not just trying to protect the poor standards to which the media has sank you would admit that yes fox blurs the news and opinion and they are nothing better than the a tabloid”
The challenge from the White House was also directed at all the other news outlets that use the fake outrage from Fox to guide your programming whithout taking time to perform the due deligence about the sources of the fake consipiracy.
The media has lost all credibility by failing to check out even basic facts
Rather than voicing outrage about the fact that Fox has been called out for bluring the news division with the opinion programs, you should equally be concerned about a media outlet that
(i) goes and tries to manufacture news by acting as a cheer-leader for citizens gathered and asking them to "turn up the volume" (remember the video of a fox producer during a teabagger party)
(ii) actively promotes fake consipiracies like birthiers, czars, President Obama School Speech, muslims taking over capital hill, Prez Obama building concetration camps etc a
(iii) presenters who imitate the poisoning of the Speaker of the House.
If you are honest with your self and were not just trying to protect the poor standards to which the media has sank you would admit that yes fox blurs the news and opinion and they are nothing better than the a tabloid”
AP Asks If Obama Is "Obnoxiously Articulate"
Commented Oct 16, 2009 at 00:13:05 in Media
“this is not the only crap AP is putting out about President Obama.. In fact a few days ago they also had a piece out about the phrase President Obama uses more frequently. It is no wonder that the media is loosing all credibity because it demonstrates that they have nothing of importance to criticize POTUS about”
Why Joe Biden Should Resign
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 21:18:55 in World
“Sorry Ms Huffington but you are conviniently forget that President Obama CAMPAIGNED that the real problem is in Afghanistan - he was open about this but most people appear to have forgotten this.
I do not support for the sake of war but can you please tell the nation what should happen to Afgganistan if NATO withdraws now as you signal?
As I see it two simple issues are wrong with the argument to focus on Pakistan:
(i) has it occured to you that you are actually indirectly advocating for war with another country because you are blinded in your opposition to adding troops to a war that is already in progress?
(ii) The Pakistan population and millitary have made it cleat that they would never allow US trops on their soil so the argument seems moot - unless of course you believe that these concerns of the Pakistan people must be ignored.
I think you have also ingored the fact that for the first time, the Pakistan millitary is putting serious pressure on the extremists that operate on the border between these two countries
Unpalatable as it is staying in Afghanistan is the best option the US has to put pressure on the Jihadist as Pakistan adds pressure from the other side”
I do not support for the sake of war but can you please tell the nation what should happen to Afgganistan if NATO withdraws now as you signal?
As I see it two simple issues are wrong with the argument to focus on Pakistan:
(i) has it occured to you that you are actually indirectly advocating for war with another country because you are blinded in your opposition to adding troops to a war that is already in progress?
(ii) The Pakistan population and millitary have made it cleat that they would never allow US trops on their soil so the argument seems moot - unless of course you believe that these concerns of the Pakistan people must be ignored.
I think you have also ingored the fact that for the first time, the Pakistan millitary is putting serious pressure on the extremists that operate on the border between these two countries
Unpalatable as it is staying in Afghanistan is the best option the US has to put pressure on the Jihadist as Pakistan adds pressure from the other side”
TGrant replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 21:23:56
“Joe Biden is good for this country, he is good for the President. This would do nothing more than undermine this Presidency even further.
So when Obama said "It's time to refocus our attention on the war we have to win in Afghanistan," no one was paying attention?”
So when Obama said "It's time to refocus our attention on the war we have to win in Afghanistan," no one was paying attention?”
Insurers Royally Played Obama
Commented Oct 13, 2009 at 21:03:59 in Home
“somehow I think President Obama will have the last laugh at the expense of the insurance companies because they have now cut their cord and there is no turning back.
I remember something that then-Candidate Obama said a few times in the campaign as that is he will not start a fight but once someone tries to take advantage of him, he will turn around and hit back so fast before the opponent knows what has hit him.
Remember what happened during the Auto-industry restructing when some hedge funds tried to double-cross him? Well POTUS quickly slapped them down and sent them into bankruptcy and they ended up loosing what they would have got if they had corporated.
In an ironic twist of fate, President Obama was the one who was holding the public option in the balance and by trying to play him for naught, the insurance companies may have just ensured that the final bill will have a strong public option. Judging from the comments of Senators Rockfeller and Menendez tonight, the AHIP report may have just guaranted the presence of Public Option”
I remember something that then-Candidate Obama said a few times in the campaign as that is he will not start a fight but once someone tries to take advantage of him, he will turn around and hit back so fast before the opponent knows what has hit him.
Remember what happened during the Auto-industry restructing when some hedge funds tried to double-cross him? Well POTUS quickly slapped them down and sent them into bankruptcy and they ended up loosing what they would have got if they had corporated.
In an ironic twist of fate, President Obama was the one who was holding the public option in the balance and by trying to play him for naught, the insurance companies may have just ensured that the final bill will have a strong public option. Judging from the comments of Senators Rockfeller and Menendez tonight, the AHIP report may have just guaranted the presence of Public Option”
mary clyne replied on Oct 13, 2009 at 21:35:15
“you hit the nail on it head!”
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