Opinion

Truth and Democracy

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The rise of Fascism in Spain followed a classic trajectory that can serve as a blueprint for how Democracy can be destroyed.  

My grandfather's family fled Fascism in Spain and my dad's family lost everything when we left Communism in Cuba. These facts underline how liars can dismantle our fragile Democracy.

Hit Them Where It Hurts

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Are you sick and tired of the evil propaganda and the big lies being spread over the airwaves by USA Radio and TV broadcasters?

There is a clear difference between news and views, and every American should know that they can fight back against hate, miss-information and negative rhetoric.

The Federal Communications Commission is responsible for managing and licensing the electromagnetic spectrum for commercial users and for non-commercial users in all USA states, counties, and local governments. 

No Mo Cuomo?

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's political career appears in tatters following serious allegations of assorted wrongdoing. 

Missing My Chick Favorites

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CHIC COREA WAS A KEYBOARDIST OF OUR GENERATION - I’ve been devastated by the passing of Chick Corea.  I think of him in the same way the generation before me thought of Duke Ellington or Count Basie, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, Barry Harris, Sun Ra, I could go on, knowing there are many other keyboardists and pianist-band leaders who stood out in previous generations and became the Jazz standard-bearers of their generation.

DonAdolf Dynasty, or Die Nasty?

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The takeaway is simply this. if you can't beat them, then cheat them with as many lies as possible and plenty of hate and violence.

A Failing Falling GOP

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As a former @USAGov Division Chief for George HW Bush, the last real Republican POTUS, it brings me no pleasure to ask

Cult 45 Conspirators?

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Is there a Trump treason troupe that has now spread to 45 members of the Senate and over twice as many US Congress members?

Senators were sworn in as jurors in former President Trump’s impeachment trial, and then Republicans forced a vote on the constitutionality of the process.

Look Away Dixieland?

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The song's origins are murky, and its lyrics nonsensical. Very fitting for the actions, words, and scam of a northern snake oil salesman.

The word have invigorated dance hall drunks, given zest to presidential campaigns, and inspired military ardor. It's also been abhorred by some, who view it as a lingering tribute to slavery. 

Cuba To USA

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I was born in the Pearl of the Antilles around the middle of the century, but I am not able to return to my homeland under the present circumstances. The description was reportedly coined by a European artist whose 1873 book of illustrations bears the title "The Pearl of the Antilles."

Love Liberty Labor

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What makes Love, Liberty, and Labor extremely important to all of us? These three make all the difference in the world for everyone.

As we look forward, and looking back, comparing to life in 1921, the similarities are amazing. A century ago, earth was pounded by a global pandemic; people around the world were starving, and there was a new #USA president being sworn in.