Monthly Archives: April 2008

Beginning of the End for Cuban Communism?

Posted on April 3, 2008 by

Something remarkable is happening in Cuba this week. Ordinary citizens are queuing outside electrical shops to buy DVD players and microwaves. They are venturing into fancy hotels and on to beaches previously reserved for western sun-seekers. Soon they will be … Continue reading →

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BBC: Clinton will fight ‘like Rocky’

Posted on April 2, 2008 by

Hillary Clinton has vowed to fight on in the contest to be the Democrats’ presidential candidate, comparing herself to the film character Rocky. BBC NEWS | Americas | Clinton will fight ‘like Rocky’ In case anyone forgot who won the … Continue reading →

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Memo: Bush’s power trumps laws on torture

Posted on April 1, 2008 by

The Pentagon Tuesday made public a now-defunct legal memo that approved the use of harsh interrogation techniques against terror suspects, saying President Bush’s wartime authority trumps any international ban on torture. Memo: Bush’s power trumps laws on torture – CNN.com

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Clinton Campaign Admits Plan to Steal Election

Posted on April 1, 2008 by

A Clinton campaign memo was leaked today detailing plans on how they intend to win the Democratic nomination even if they don’t receive a majority of the delegate or popular vote. The documents included the names of superdelegates, including several … Continue reading →

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“Fast Eddie” Rendell & The Race Card

Posted on April 1, 2008 by

Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, a stalwart supporter of the Clinton campaign, has made some pretty interesting comments about his constituency over in the Keystone State. His original and by now infamous comments were a while back, but every now and … Continue reading →

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What Cost, Secularism? Turkey’s Impending Political Crisis

Posted on April 1, 2008 by

TURKEY edged towards prolonged political and economic turmoil on Monday March 31st after the country’s most senior court unanimously agreed to consider a case calling for the banning of the ruling Justice and Development (AK) party and for the prime … Continue reading →

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