All Posts Tagged With: "Cuba"
Obama, Cheney, Gitmo, and the Founding Fathers
In the beginning there was a revolution. Talk of revolution whispered through the ranks of community leaders. The whispering was necessary because if King George III heard of the treasonous acts he would have the perpetrators jailed, and the possibly deported to some far off prison colony – all with out the benefit of due process. The leaders finally agreed on revolution, a Declaration of Independence was drafted, and the participants secretly stole into Philadelphia to sign the now historic document.
14Jan2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Clinton, Obama Debate in Austin 2-21-08
This will be a running commentary: Beginning at 7:00 PM CST. The debate is on with Hillary Clinton making the first opening remarks. Senator Clinton does not have Obama’s speaking style – but she always strikes me as charming and sincere. Senator Clinton put on a face of confidence. Senator Obama chose to speak second, […]
22Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Fidel Castro Resigns, Bush Responds
Son, Fidel Castro has resigned as whatever he was in Cuba. Twenty years ago this would have been world news. Today it is another footnote in the shifting sands of world politics. Our President, George W. Bush, has his typical cowboy response. “I believe that the change from Fidel Castro ought to begin a period […]
19Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Fidel Castro Resigns, Bush Responds | Continued
Guantanamo Bay Cuba and the ACLU
Son, I received the following email encouraging an email or on-line petition. I added the italics: “January 11, 2008 will mark six years since the first 20 prisoners arrived at Guantánamo Bay Cuba. Since then, 775 prisoners have passed through the gates and no trials have been completed. As a symbol of freedom and democracy […]
12Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Guantanamo Bay Cuba and the ACLU | Continued