There are some parts of the US where municipal elected officials who ordinarily concern themselves with things like trash removal, parking regulations, and petty graft are occasionally expected to take passionate stances on foreign policy issues. Israel would be that issue in certain heavily Jewish enclaves around the New York City area, although recently those political dynamics have shifted somewhat. In select Hudson County, NJ towns like North Bergen, West New York, Guttenberg, and Union City — that foreign policy issue is Cuba.
What the hell is wrong with you Mike? You are not supposed to be a journalist and explain to us that the situation is complicated with many agendas and few good options. You are supposed to be a "journalist!" Tell us a simplified good vs. evil narrative with questionable facts, even more questionable policy decisions, simplified outcomes, and a way to blame everyone we don't like for it.
I am more right leaning and regardless of who’s in office, Trump or Biden, I oppose any military intervention in Cuba (or anywhere else). Their people need to solve their own problem.
Problem was, they could not walk off the beach. I have no respect for the Cuban, Communist government and I would not mind if it fell. I can completely understand why Cuban expats hate their government. The problem is that I do not trust the motives of our foreign policy people and as of right now, the Cuban government is not doing anything to really ask for it like say setting up ICBMs right off the coast of Florida. Considering how authoritarian leaning our government is starting to get, I am not so sure freedom for the Cuban people is something they are actually after.
"One thing I brought up to Ramos was an impression I got attending the rally/march this week, which ironically relates to a slightly counter-intuitive notion of “American Exceptionalism.” The protests struck me as highlighting something “exceptional” about America, in the sense that decades-long preferential treatment can be given to a particular ethnic/nationality group, and then that same group has no compunction about agitating for the US government to invade their previous country."
Well observed. Advocating for invasion, though, is just an extreme example of the general trend, which is that immigrant communities in the US have carte blanche to advocate for their own perceived ethnic and national self-interest. To retain loyalty to one's country or origin - or that of their parents or grandparents - is par for the course. Indeed, the only people for whom such behavior would be considered tribal and chauvinistic are legacy Americans.
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to legendary film director Oliver Stone about his new film ‘JFK Revisited: Through The Looking Glass’. He discusses JFK’s often overlooked campaigns for peace with the Soviet Union and Cuba prior to his assassination, as well as work furthering civil rights, the details exposing an alleged cover-up of the assassination of JFK, including rapid policy changes from the successor LBJ administration, and alleged CIA involvement in the assassination, why larger powers wanted John F. Kennedy dead, JFK’s preparations to shatter the CIA and his belief that the war in Vietnam was a mistake, how the events leading up to the assassination of JFK were meticulously planned and the CIA’s involvement on the day, Lee Harvey-Oswald’s supervision by the CIA, and much more!
What the hell is wrong with you Mike? You are not supposed to be a journalist and explain to us that the situation is complicated with many agendas and few good options. You are supposed to be a "journalist!" Tell us a simplified good vs. evil narrative with questionable facts, even more questionable policy decisions, simplified outcomes, and a way to blame everyone we don't like for it.
Agreed. I thought I was paying Substack for an arbiter of truth. Very disappointing.
Michael how much would a senior person earn in MSM: 200k?
Can you imagine- MSM actually having a debate - they are shills.
I am more right leaning and regardless of who’s in office, Trump or Biden, I oppose any military intervention in Cuba (or anywhere else). Their people need to solve their own problem.
I'm in favor of a trade deal. We'll take 10 Cuban immigrants for each US communist. Everyone wins.
Maybe the CIA could covertly recruit and train Cuban expats in some remote South Florida location for this invasion.
I'm sure the operation will just be a walk on the beach.
Problem was, they could not walk off the beach. I have no respect for the Cuban, Communist government and I would not mind if it fell. I can completely understand why Cuban expats hate their government. The problem is that I do not trust the motives of our foreign policy people and as of right now, the Cuban government is not doing anything to really ask for it like say setting up ICBMs right off the coast of Florida. Considering how authoritarian leaning our government is starting to get, I am not so sure freedom for the Cuban people is something they are actually after.
"One thing I brought up to Ramos was an impression I got attending the rally/march this week, which ironically relates to a slightly counter-intuitive notion of “American Exceptionalism.” The protests struck me as highlighting something “exceptional” about America, in the sense that decades-long preferential treatment can be given to a particular ethnic/nationality group, and then that same group has no compunction about agitating for the US government to invade their previous country."
Well observed. Advocating for invasion, though, is just an extreme example of the general trend, which is that immigrant communities in the US have carte blanche to advocate for their own perceived ethnic and national self-interest. To retain loyalty to one's country or origin - or that of their parents or grandparents - is par for the course. Indeed, the only people for whom such behavior would be considered tribal and chauvinistic are legacy Americans.
Albrights's more famous comment is how the "policy was worth it" even though it killed half a million children.
She (?) is a disgusting mistake of an abomination.
No wonder why Afghanistan was finally 'ended'. Let's waste no time buying some trucks for the Cubans.
Going Underground: Oliver Stone exposes JFK assassination cover-up -- OUTSTANDING
Oliver Stone Exposes JFK Assassination Cover-Up (JFK Revisited) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVso_wpata4
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to legendary film director Oliver Stone about his new film ‘JFK Revisited: Through The Looking Glass’. He discusses JFK’s often overlooked campaigns for peace with the Soviet Union and Cuba prior to his assassination, as well as work furthering civil rights, the details exposing an alleged cover-up of the assassination of JFK, including rapid policy changes from the successor LBJ administration, and alleged CIA involvement in the assassination, why larger powers wanted John F. Kennedy dead, JFK’s preparations to shatter the CIA and his belief that the war in Vietnam was a mistake, how the events leading up to the assassination of JFK were meticulously planned and the CIA’s involvement on the day, Lee Harvey-Oswald’s supervision by the CIA, and much more!
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rt/id1457821689?i=1000528833406
I vote no. Hasn't mattered so far, so maybe they get their wish.