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US-CUBA: SANITY AT LAST?

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The release of an American imprisoned in Cuba signals the opening of talks to normalize relations between Washington and Havana. This is both huge and long overdue. Barack Obama was first elected president on a campaign based on hope and change. One of the changes I was hoping for was the lifting of the US trade embargo against Cuba, to let American travelers visit the … [Read more...] about US-CUBA: SANITY AT LAST?

Why Stock Market Investors Vote Against Their Self Interest

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When I saw that James Carville had written an op-ed for The Hill entitled Why do people vote against their interests? I thought it was going to be another article along the lines of What’s The Matter With Kansas? by Thomas Franks. We have seen plenty of material on how lower income people vote against their economic interests in voting Republican. This includes people in places … [Read more...] about Why Stock Market Investors Vote Against Their Self Interest

Obama opens relations with Cuba, easing half-century standoff

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WASHINGTON — The United States will restore diplomatic relations with Cuba in the most sweeping changes to U.S.-Cuba policy since President Dwight Eisenhower severed ties with its communist rulers and the two countries faced each other in the most dangerous flashpoint of the Cold War. President Barack Obama said Tuesday that he's scrapping an "outdated approach"… … [Read more...] about Obama opens relations with Cuba, easing half-century standoff

Obama Cuban Policy Change: All I Want For Hanukah Is My Two Front Teeth

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The Sway of Pigs Invasion Begins G.O.P. To Fight Cuba Relations View From The Virgin Islands By John McCarthy Moderate Voice Columnist The last time the portable Big Brother of The Media stalked an American in real time, we were waiting to see how a fellow citizen with Ebola walks in a Hazmat suit after a long flight from Africa. The news has been mostly bad in … [Read more...] about Obama Cuban Policy Change: All I Want For Hanukah Is My Two Front Teeth

Meme-busting: Michelle Bachman quote seems made up

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It came across my Facebook timeline, as most of these things do. I read the report, Sean, and there’s nothing in there at all that says we tortured these terrorists. If anything we fed and cared for them, just as Jesus would have. - Michele Bachmann, Sean Hannity Radio, 12/10/14 The source: Stop the World, the Teabaggers Want Off. First, Michele Bachmann was not a … [Read more...] about Meme-busting: Michelle Bachman quote seems made up

Federal Government Ends Prohibition On Medical Marijuana

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The Los Angeles Times reports on a surprise in the recently passed spending bill–an end to the federal government’s prohibition on medical marijuana. The was passed with support of both Democrats as well as some Republicans who opposed raid by the federal government in states which have legalized medical marijuana on states’ rights grounds: Tucked deep inside the 1,603-page … [Read more...] about Federal Government Ends Prohibition On Medical Marijuana

Celebrate Our Differences

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[icopyright one button toolbar] This post has very little to do with politics, but then again, if one considers GOP positions on equal rights and on related issues, perhaps quite a bit. It has nothing to do with Christmas, but then again, if one believes in the true Christmas spirit, perhaps everything. It happened ten months ago -- an eternity in terms of the … [Read more...] about Celebrate Our Differences

FLASHBACK: Demonization of the ‘Cuban Five’ Proves U.S. is the Real Terror Threat (Opera Mundi, Brazil)

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When you listen to mainstream media coverage today of the release of U.S. citizen Alan Gross from Cuban custody in exchange for members of the 'Cuban Five,' it might come in handy to understand the Cuban side of the story, which you will not hear on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News or the rest. This column, which we posted not to support the despots in Havana but to expose the truth to the … [Read more...] about FLASHBACK: Demonization of the ‘Cuban Five’ Proves U.S. is the Real Terror Threat (Opera Mundi, Brazil)

Here They Go Again!!

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The political yahoos finally left for home. But before they did, the House and Senate passed a “compromise” spending bill last week. That had the pundits talking about how Washington was finally working again and that legislation that would not cause a presidential veto in the next session might be possible. But look what these scummy politicians inserted into the spending bill … [Read more...] about Here They Go Again!!

A Primer on Compromise for Libertarians – and Others

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"If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” – Mark 3:25 “Politics at its purest is philosophy in action” – Margaret Thatcher “Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle.” – Thomas Jefferson Whereas to many outside the liberty movement, including the mainstream media, politicians like Rand Paul seem quite … [Read more...] about A Primer on Compromise for Libertarians – and Others

Why Does the Taliban Attack Schools?

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Why Does the Taliban Attack Schools? The Pakistani Taliban carried out its bloodiest attack yet on a school in Peshawar on Tuesday, killing at least 130 people, most of them children. The shocking carnage has drawn worldwide condemnation and has uncharacteristically united Pakistan’s political and military classes in opposition to the Taliban. The militant organization has a … [Read more...] about Why Does the Taliban Attack Schools?

Jeb Bush announcement ‘a big deal’ to Chris Christie 2016 presidential candidacy, observers say

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TRENTON — Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s announcement today that he will “actively explore the possibility of running for president” has considerable implications on a Gov. Chris Christie candidacy, political observers say. Christie, who’s mulling a 2016 presidential bid, could lose a portion of his expected donor base and faces a tougher challenge putting together a… … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush announcement ‘a big deal’ to Chris Christie 2016 presidential candidacy, observers say

Jeb Bush For President? Your Move, Mitt

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Jeb Bush announced Tuesday he will "actively explore the possibility of running for president" after years of speculation over whether the son and brother of presidents had his sights too on the White House. His likely candidacy is expected to create a ripple effect among possible GOP presidential candidates given Bush's name recognition and ability to… … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush For President? Your Move, Mitt