‘It’s been brutal’: Cubans caught in crosshairs of Trump’s deportation pushCubans, once fast-tracked to US residency, now find themselves targets of Trump’s immigration crackdown By Ruaridh Nicoll in Havana and Miami/The Guardian Fri 6 Feb 2026 05.00 EST When Rosaly Estévez “self-deported” from Miami to Havana last... See More »
Are high IQ people really better at understanding others, or is emotional intelligence a separate skill?Why are many poor Americans so much more outspoken about making sure scions retain their assets, and maximize their profits, than they are about their own families having a comfortable life? Have you ever witnessed a dramatic change in someone's... See More »
January 28th in HistoryJanuary 28th ….. On 28th January 1316 - Llywelyn Bren led a revolt against the Anglo-Norman persecution of the people of Glamorgan by attacking Caerphilly Castle In 1267, Llywelyn's father, Gruffudd ap Rhys, Lord of Senghenydd was dispossessed... See More » (+2)
Why would a government that trusts its people ever fear voter ID?The ability to think, to ponder has lost its luster, too many people refuse to consider any thoughts or opinion that do not agree with what they see as reality. THEN we are bombarded with “news” that isn’t. Fake news, propaganda designed to sway,... See More »
Has mass immigration strengthened or weakened American society?11/22/1963 the date of inception of a principle change in America. Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as President on that fateful day. The shock of that event and the institution of the commission to investigate it, was a farce, a coverup on a scale that... See More »
Trump’s not the first US president to fall in love with war. History shows where this is goingIn his fresh intoxication with global conquest, Trump is following an established pattern – one that promises disaster. By Peter Beinart/The Guardian Sun 25 Jan 2026 09.00 EST To many observers, Donald Trump’s open bellicosity – his threats to... See More »
"You don't understand capitalism, go live in Cuba." No. I understand it because I'm trapped inside it.I'm a capitalist by force, not consent. When survival requires compliance, the market stops being voluntary and starts looking like economic servitude.
Has a Nazi theorist’s vision of a world divided into ‘great spaces’ found a new advocate in Trump?Carl Schmitt wanted empires that dominated the small countries in their orbits. But the US president’s chaotic actions are not that strategic. By Brendan Simms/The Guardian Fri 16 Jan 2026 00.00 EST It is axiomatic to many of his critics that the... See More »
You have to admire how stupid Donald Trump can make his supporters look — and they still cheer blindly for him.For a decade, a key part of Trump’s schtick has been that he’s the only one who won’t start new wars — literally claiming that if you elected Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, or Kamala Harris, they would “start World War III.” And MAGA cheered. At last,... See More »
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USA takes Cuba! Second regime change in the new year?https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/11/trump-tells-cuba-to-make-a-deal-or-face-the-consequences Trump issued an ultimatum to the Communist government in Havana to surrender or be taken out.
What do you think of President Trump's executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue?What are the most surprising non-medical reasons people in Japan choose to wear face masks? Did the cane ever leave a specific pattern or mark on your clothing? How does sharing a cup of coffee or tea together without distraction help your... See More »
Rump's plan revealedHe took Venezuela to prove to his slaves that they can do it, they have the skills and tech to make it happen. It is easy to take countries that cannot fight back. Putin is doing the same in Ukraine, although they were surprised when Ukraine did not... See More »
Trump has officially gone full psychoLike he first said he wants to go to war with 6 other countries, then he wants Venezuela, then Cuba, now we're back to Mexico. Congrats maga you got a foreign policy president is what you got. No health care intiatives, ice is funded better than... See More » (1)
Why the US must push for a speedy transition to democracy in VenezuelaIn the amoral political universe inhabited by Stephen Miller and Donald Trump—where democracy is appealing only insofar as it produces favorable outcomes—the transition to democracy in Venezuela, which would otherwise be a self-evident U.S.... See More »
Marxism has resonance?The acceptance of Marxist ideas in the West is a complex issue, marked by a distinction between their use as analytical tools within academia and social movements versus their widespread adoption as a full political or economic system. Partial... See More »
President Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to charges of narco-terrorismBy Jack Queen Reuters reports: Summary * in prison garb, judge reads indictment * Protesters gather outside Manhattan courthouse * UN Secretary-General questions legality of US raid * US oil company shares soar * Semblance of normal life begins to... See More »
Public Enemy Number One in the Western Hemisphere Why Did the United States Overthrow Maduro?For the White House, Nicolás Maduro was a problem that extended far beyond Venezuela itself. Inside the administration, he was seen as a figure propping up other authoritarian regimes and destabilizing forces across the region. Venezuela, alongside... See More »
"If I lived in Havana and I was in government, I'd be concerned" - Marco RubioGuess if Canada can't be the "51st State," Cuba will be?
Excuse me but I have a Foam Party to go toSee if you can find me in the foam :) Might send pics later. My last night in Cuba. Happy holidays (+1)
People in Cuba are really suffering. Little food, little electricity, No medicine, and some are dying from the mosquito-borne disease Chikungunya.What the United States is doing in Cuba is very evil. (1)
Why your next yard cleanup could cost a lot more: Home Depot deploys sonic weapons against day laborers.Photo above - The Incredible Hulk (2008). Stark Industries "sonic cannon" is field tested against Bruce Banner, and fails. It was successfully deployed against Home Depot day laborers earlier this month, however . . . Quick – where did this... See More » (+1)