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| President Obama shakes hand of Cuban leader Raul Castro. |
President Barack Obama on Saturday declared his refusal to refight the Cold War battles while Cuban President Raul Castro rallied to his defense, absolving Obama of fault for the U.S. blockade in a stunning reversal of more than 50 years of animosity between the United States and Cuba.
"In my opinion, President Obama is an honest man," Castro said - a remarkable vote of confidence from the Cuban leader, who praised Obama's life and his "humble background."
Turning the page on the longstanding U.S. policy of isolation, Castro and Obama were expected to meet later Saturday on the sidelines of the Summit of the Americas - the first substantial meeting between a U.S. and Cuban president in more than five decades.
The flurry of diplomacy, which kicked off Friday evening with an historic handshake between Obama and Castro, was aimed at injecting fresh momentum into their months-old plan to restore normal relations between their countries.
"The Cold War has been over for a long time," Obama said. "And I'm not interested in having battles frankly that started before I was born."
This must be making Marco Rubio's freaking head explode.
Not to mention the other Republicans who absolutely need to have some enemy to rail against while they campaign.
If Obama manages to get a good nuclear deal with Iran as well I think the Republicans might start jumping off of tall buildings in frustration.
Which is by the way yet another reason to support the President's efforts.
Reagan is credited for single handedly tearing down the Berlin wall (snort), and republicans praise him for it. President Obama will be vilified for his efforts to normalize relations with Cuba.
ReplyDelete...But then President Obama will be vilified by Republicans for EVERYTHINGS he does. Or doesn't do.
DeleteThe Republicans have devolved into the party of mindless frothing derision.
And here are a couple articles relating to that, as to why the odds against Hillary Clinton becoming president are longer and longer.
Deletehttp://www.commondreams.org/views/2014/11/10/democrats-political-suicide
http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/7-things-about-inevitability-hillary-clinton-you-probably-havent-thought-about
You seem determined to undermine Hillary.
DeleteNice try, @11:59 PM.
DeleteAll the anti-Clinton articles are only hypothetical-wishful thinking. Charlie Cook said nobody really knows who the hell is going to win the 2016 presidential election. The election is 19 months away.
These articles are from the people who already hate Hillary Clinton, and are working hard to undermine her. All I ever hear from these types of activists are reasons why Hillary Clinton can't get elected president, yet I never hear why they think their heroes Bernie Sanders, or Elizabeth Warren would do better.
If President Obama's job approval rating keeps improving (the latest NBC poll has him at 51%, and the other day Gallup had him at 50%), the odds of Hillary Clinton becoming president, get better, and better. Sucks for you!
Hey, I'd thoroughly enjoy watching Republicans from the U.S. Congress jump off buildings in D.C.! The majority of them will end up in Hell due to their evil, racists, divisional, bullshit ways of the past years.
ReplyDeleteAnd, thank you President Obama for changing the ways of the USA throughout our country and world. The Cuba change is one especially kind action for all concerned! This POTUS will go down in history as one of our best!!!
We could begin with McCain, McConnell and Boehner!
If the three stooges McCain, McConnell and Boehner want to jump off a building I would be happy to give them a push. Make it a really high building, so there will be no recoveries. We could tell $carah it is for a reality show, and she would join them in a heartbeat!
DeleteI can endorse anything that leads to Rubio's head exploding....
ReplyDeleteRafael Cruz must be hatin' on Raul Castro even more now.
ReplyDeleteThe Chinese are spreading their influence everywhere they can, and have used billions of dollars in Caribbean nations, in loans or construction, to gain their loyalty.
ReplyDeleteThe United States must guard itself, and joining with Cuba to, ironically, stop the Chinese menace will be one of President Obama's signature achievements.
Every time President Obama accomplishes something that the Republicans hate, and angel gets it's wings.
ReplyDeleteO/T Looks like someone else skipped out on the NRA today!
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This is very superficial.......but, Trip looks very similar to Rand Paul in this photo.
DeleteSorry Tripp, and I sincerely hope you grow up to be proud of your true self (whoever that is).
He has a new military hair cut too!
DeleteSee she has him growing a beard. She is going to get herself a lumbersexual no matter what!
DeleteO/T anyone want to bet that a Safari is in this lady's future?
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"This must be making Marco Rubio's freaking head explode. "
ReplyDeleteEven if no other benefits accrue from the recent diplomatic action with regards to Cuba, I consider this particular cranial detonation to be well worth the risk taken. Thanks, Obama!
Gryphen,
ReplyDeleteSarah has posted Facebook pics of her visit to MN ( wearing a dress with cut out sleeves as stupidly did she buy a truckload of various styles and colors?) complete with stuffed trophy kills sharing the stage....wish they were alive...onstage.
And to complete the outfit...camo shoes
Deletehttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=832433000174687&set=a.273021522782507.66763.100002239844299&type=1&theater
looks like ol' bruce's packin' a big woody whilst hangin' onto the crosseyed dimwit skank ... that or he's got a pair of sox stashed in his drawers ...
DeleteLMAO !!
She knew she would be eviscerated if she wore that damn white dress again....how to solve it...buy it in black!
DeleteOne trick pony
that is sick. she looks like a hooker
DeleteDoes Granny $arah not have ANY FUCKING IDEA of how incredibly stupid she looks dressed up as a 20 year old wannabe starlet?
Delete$arah, get this throught your retarded brain:
1 You are a GRANNY, not a girl or young woman any more
2 You are anorexic, and look unhealthy
3 Your clothing choices are THE MOST HIDEOUS SHIT I've seen in 50 years on older women.
4 You have lost your mind completely if you think that dressing like a Vegas hooker is going to do anything but get you MOCKED, yes, mocked.
5 HOOOOHAHH!
My god, what a trollop.
DeleteJust think? Just think about how far this country would be today in infrastructure, foreign relations, technology, research, cures, DNA and the world tree. It truly sad that the replikkklicunts are such terrible losers and stand for hate racism greed takers and toxic waste. Those that stand with such? are the problem in the world.
ReplyDeleteI just love watching him go and why I proudly voted for him twice. Load up the clown car, and anorexic Sarah put in horizontally. Her neck can fit between the front seats and her head used as an arm rest.
ReplyDelete*vertically.
DeleteDoes this mean that Marco Rubio and Ted "Calgary" Cruz, will go for an extended visit with their relatives?
ReplyDeleteThe electorate showed good judgement electing Obama not once but twice. A real thinking man unlike sons of privilege like Bush. What Obama is doing with Cuba andIran is real leadership that not only brings respect back to America but sets a good precedent for future Presidents. He could do this in big part due to his unique upbringing. Great man.
ReplyDeleteVery well said, thank you.
DeleteR in NC
THIS is what leadership looks like. Uniting people. Effecting positive change. All conservatives know how to do is murder and bluster and fear monger and pretend that's "leadership".
ReplyDeleteThe Republicans should do the world a favor and just bomb themselves next time.
I watched Obama on tv today with the press conference and all. I was nearly brought to tears because I'm SO proud of our president! His heart is in the right place- the best interests of our country. I so agree with everything you said 10:04. #GOPwantsWar. they LOVE war. Did you catch what he said to John McCain & Mitch McConnell? The fireworks should start tomorrow morning. Obama WILL go down in history as one of the best Presidents and most accomplished that the United States has ever had!
ReplyDeleteDitto. I watched Castro/Obama press conference before the handshake and was so impressed and proud of our president. His speaking reflects a clear and orderly mind with compassion and leadership. No teleprompter!
DeleteWatch Face the Nation tomorrow, my Senator Amy Klobuchar will be on to talk about a bipartisan bill she is sponsoring regarding Cuba.
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ReplyDeleteha ha get a load of the event Sarah turned down the NRA for. (photos with stuffed bears included)
http://conservatives4palin.com/2015/04/gov-sarah-palin-•-great-time-with-hunters-and-conservationists.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Here's another funny picture from her screech in Minnesota:
http://republicbuzz.com/gov-sarah-palin-•-great-time-with-hunters-and-conservationists-conservatives4palin?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=rss
ha ha ha #waiting4Palin"is trending on twitter - NOT.
funny tweet:
M.Joseph Sheppard @MJosephSheppard · 5h 5 hours ago
Dangerous animals share the stage with Gov.Palin in Minnesota but just like MSM haters they are stuffed
Well, it seems like Sarah is getting her wish after all - the lamestream media is leaving her alone lol.
Sarah, they just don't care about you anymore. You are old and old news. Your schtick is dried up as you are.
You know some GOP presidential wannabe who had some clout with the NRA made sure that there would be no pics or film of him with that drunken, stoned, tacky hooker chic idiot slithering all over him and yowling stupid shit for all the world to hear.
DeleteThe Cubans in Miami are losing their freaking minds over this. Their reaction puzzled me until I figured this out: who fled Cuba in the 1950s? The 1%, the people just rolling in money. That's why they're so entitled and arrogant.
ReplyDeleteIt's actually the older Cubans who are losing their minds over this. The younger Cubans are mostly supportive.
Delete"This must be making Marco Rubio's freaking head explode. "
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Oh, it is. He's pitching a wall-eyed foot-stomping hissy fit over it.
Anon@ 5:01 : Exactly! For anyone who doubts your statement, buy T. J. English's "Havana Nocturne: How the Mob owned Cuba and Then Lost It to the Revolution". It is a factual, well researched book and a very interesting read. The old guard in Miami are to this day enamored of the lush life they lived under Fulgencio Batista. They yearn back to the days of Nixon and Bebe Rebozo and other mobsters' relationships. Oh, just read and it all becomes quite clear.
ReplyDeleteThe USA put up with them and coddle them as much as they coddle the Israel-first continengent in Florida. Flor-uh-duh, home of the crazed, irrational, entitled bigots.
DeleteO/T
ReplyDeleteHey Gryphen, they're crowing about you over at the piddle pond. It's hard to believe they still think the Queen of Grift is going to announce soon. These wackos are still sending her their social security money so she can fly around in private jets and blabber on stage with a bunch of dead animals. Jesus.
Gryphen, I've written a lively comment about President Obama's diplomatic actions with regards to Cuba and I'm just waiting for approval from the Cuban refiugee community in Miami to sign off on it. I THINK they will like what I have to say, but it's always best to get their permission first before going public. Avoids a lot of Ricky Ricardo-style temper tantrums, if you get my drift. Please hold off of any more posts about American Cuban foreign policy until that approval comes in.
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias, hermano!
I love everything about this historic event, especially the timing, as Gryph mentions. The timing of this meeting has got to have Rubio and others scrambling their writers to point out how evil it is to deal with the enemy. Diplomacy works much better than, say, some random airhead posting gun sites on candidates on their facebook page. What will the GOP do if we're not at war with someone, anyone? What's best is that President Obama and other world leaders are being an excellent example to the next generation. Gee, have they ever found those mobile missile trucks that we spent money, lives and blood for eight years fighting those pesky evildoers?
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