Thoughts for today, #291 .… “The irony …. this year”!!

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Dr. Rex

~~November 23, 2015~~

NO PLACE FOR THEM

This Thanksgiving, No Place for Refugees at the American Table
Posted on Nov 18, 2015
By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan

In the wake of the horrific attacks in Paris on Nov. 13, there has been a crushing backlash against refugees from the wars in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. As Americans prepare for one of the most popular national holidays, Thanksgiving, which commemorates the support and nourishment provided by the indigenous people to English refugees seeking a better life free from religious persecution, a wave of xenophobia is sweeping the country.

In the U.S. Congress, no less than six separate bills have been put forward to block any federal funding to resettle refugees from Syria or Iraq and to empower states to deny entry into their “territory.”

Imagine if all of a sudden we had 50 “statelets” creating their own border checkpoints, stopping all travelers, looking for anyone suspicious, i.e., any and all Syrians.

So far, 31 state governors have essentially demanded this.

Republican Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback issued an executive order forbidding any agency of state government from cooperating in any way with Syrian refugee support efforts. House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have called for a pause in the Syrian refugee program, with the support of Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer.

(all so called Chrstians)

It has been almost 400 years since that first, fateful Thanksgiving feast in Massachusetts.

Xenophobic policies like those threatening to shut out refugees from these wars, if allowed to stand, should serve as a shameful centerpiece at every Thanksgiving table this year.

“As it appears in …. full read/full credit”

http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/this_thanksgiving_no_place_for_refugees_at_the_american_table_20151118

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BREAKING NEWS: Fast-track trade bill fails first test in Senate!!

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Dr. Rex

~~May 13, 2015~~

DEMOCRATIC FILLIBUSTER

by Krista Hughes and Richard Cowan
May 12, 2015

Legislation giving U.S. President Barack Obama authority to speed trade deals through Congress failed a crucial procedural test on Tuesday, April 4, 2015, delaying a measure that may be key to President Barack Obama’s diplomatic pivot to Asia.

In a setback to the White House trade agenda, the Senate voted 52-45 – eight votes short of the necessary 60 – to clear the way for debate on the legislation, which would allow a quick decision on granting the president so-called fast track authority to move trade deals quickly through Congress.

The vote marked a big victory for Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid, an outspoken opponent of fast-track.

Negotiations on the TPP are nearly complete, but trading partners have said they want to see fast-track legislation enacted before finalizing the pact, which will stretch from Japan to Chile.

“As it appears in … full read/full credit”

http://gmoinside.org/breaking-fast-track-trade-bill-fails-first-test-in-senate-reuters/

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Something to think about …. “The future”!!

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Dr. Rex

~~April 17, 2015~~

I can truthfully say that I’m not satisfied with the job that the politicians in Washington have done for the last 6-7 years. I don’t think that there’s much difference between the “two isles”. However, only common sense is needed to know that what has happened up to now can’t continue, shouldn’t continue. There’s a lack of morality, ethics and values …. even though both sides claim these for their “platforms”. There is a lot at stake.

The House and the Senate were brought because of “Citizens United“.

I’m trying to look at the “big picture” here. Think hard …. the Supreme Court is one of the three branches of government. They approved that ruling. If the Presidency is “bought” because of unlimited monies in the campaign, the last bastion remaining, even though tittering, will also belong to a selected few.

Is that the future that awaits us?

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, No. 08-205, 558 U.S. ___ (2010), is a U.S. constitutional law case dealing with the regulation of campaign spending by organizations.

The United States Supreme Court held that the First Amendment prohibited the government from restricting independent political expenditures by a nonprofit corporation.

The principles articulated by the Supreme Court in the case have also been extended to for-profit corporations, labor unions and other associations.

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To start the day …. More on the Keystone XL Pipeline!!

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Dr. Rex

~~February 3, 2015~~

~BACK THEN ~

The Keystone XL pipeline is awaiting a final decision from the State Department, which is unlikely to come before 2014. If built, the pipeline would carry about 800,000 barrels of oil per day from Alberta to Gulf Coast refineries. Environmentalists worry about about the climate and environmental impacts the pipeline could have, including dramatically higher greenhouse gas emissions and a heightened risk of oil spills.

The Kochs are known for their heavy investment in the tea party and their support for congressional inaction on climate change.

In the past, Koch Industries officials have said the Keystone XL pipeline has “nothing to do with any of our businesses.“

~NOW~

It’s happened.

The anti-climate House and the Senate have passed legislation to force through the Keystone XL Pipeline — all as a display of loyalty to the dirty fossil fuel industry.

Many representatives went even further by announcing they believe that humans do not contribute to climate change. It’s time to end this Big Oil lovefest and embrace the science:

KXL would be catastrophic for the climate.

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https://hrexach.wordpress.com/2014/11/15/keystone-pipeline-passed-in-congress-nokxl/

~The Keystone XL Pipeline Puts Millions at Risk~

Demand Clean Power – NRDC

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

~Published on Jul 16, 2013~

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“Denying the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline is a no-brainer “

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I'm originally from Puerto Rico. I was born in Santurce and raised in Rio Piedras. I currently live in Florida - since 1999. I have a doctorate degree in Medicine; completed in 1976. My Internal Medicine specialty was completed in 1979. Worked for Puerto Rico's health system until 1985. At this time, I'm happily retired after working for the federal government for almost 28yrs. I also worked for the government of Puerto Rico from 1979 through 1985 .... for a total of almost 40 years as a physician. I want to offer any knowledge that I have to anyone "out there" who is interested. My views are liberal in almost every sense. My knowledge is "eclectic" - a bit of everything. Music and reading are my passion. Blogging has also become a very interesting endeavor. Metaphysical topics attract me. I'm interested in news - reporting human issues like injustice, discrimination and abuse - the "wrongly" affected. My intention is to bring this knowledge to an understandable level and to help anyone in need. I'm open to questions and will answer them to the best of my ability. Currently working on an enterprise whose main mission will be to bring peoples of all walks of life together. To be one .... since we ALL are ONE!! The future looks bright and promising!!!