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McCain on Cuba and Venezuela

Last night I heard Senator John McCain’s speech when claimed victory in Wisconsin. Of course it doesn’t seem to be reported in the media, but near the beginning he made some very strong remarks about Cuba’s opportunity to turn to freedom now that fidel has stepped aside. Then he went on to attack, without naming [...]

A Prayer for Congress

This past week the United States House of Representatives decided it was more important to grill a baseball player than to consider and vote on a bill that deals with electronic surveillance of terrorists. Then they went on vacation. The Senate had passed a bill and President Bush had said he would sign it. The [...]

An alternative in the 22nd District

For many years the 22nd Congressional District of Florida was served by Republican Clay Shaw, but in 2006, Shaw was beaten by Democrat Ron Klein. The district extends from Palm Beach Gardens south to northern Broward County -just north of Ft. Lauderdale. Klein’s website posts news releases that are the usual blather you’d expect from [...]

The Democratic Party plan

With Mitt Romney out of the race, the Democrats have a plan to take on John McCain. Somehow, I was placed on a party mailing list, so here is the latest word from the party bosses. The Democratic Party Dear Juan, We need your help to beat John McCainMike Huckabee and Mitt Romney are done. [...]

The tale of Super Tuesday

Super Tuesday, the Cobra and the Mongoose – an editorial cartoon