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A slap on the wrist????? If a country is led by a dictator and the country is being starved of outside food, who do you think is going to eat? Sanctions only hurt the people of a nation not their government. Those sanctions were created to starve the people to instigate dissent. Check out this section of Noam Chomsky's "Failed States": pages 112-113 That guy called Obama wants similar sanctions to be placed on Iran. In my book thats a human rights crime. And just because Obama wants to talk does not make his intentions pure.

Sure Cuba might not be that well off but image how they would be without the sanctions that have been held against them.v

Who are you to tell me what I take for granted? Just because I have the freedom to post that doesn't mean that the means the gave me that opportunity were just. Freedom born out of oppression and belligerence is evil.

I wouldn't call Irael's treatment of the palestine people to friendly. Is it not odd we have problems with Iran having nukes but its okay for Israel to? The crimes commited by the US government are in no way comparable to anything Venezula has done. Right.......................... I'm just going to pretend you didn't say that.

They do in that his misdeeds don't give them the right to help overthrow his government.

How freedom loving is the US invasion of sovereign nations? How freedom loving is the undying support to Israel? The united states has no business over throwing other governments. I can't say I agree with everything either of these men (or any politicians) have done but the united states is in no way morally superior to anyone. I feel for their situation.

I mean is it really that funny? ETA: Are the sanctions we have held on Cuba funny? How about the mentioned coup in 2002?

It's quite visible that he is discomforted. How will he be at 3 A.M. when he has to "take the call'.

hahaha Of course you wouldn't be fond of him/them if you had been wealthy. Its not too different from how most americans would/do refuse to change lifestyle in order to save our planet.

I haven't read it but saw the film. I just read The Jungle a few weeks ago.

Sarah Palin Info Page from Grizzly Bay Great info and when your done explore the site some really cool photos/films.

Way to go Barbara. I think thats the first time i've seen her really grill someone.

we have a winner!

well he tried. There was a US back coup in 2002 (plenty of info on the second link.) And they are trying to do the same in bolivia. I guess the rest of you should keep drinking the kool aid.

Anyone else keeping up the developments in Bolivia and Venezuela? I don't know about anyone else but its very exciting to see these two great leaders stand up to the United States. If you aren't aware of the situation in both countries check out these posts from my blog. Bolivia and Venezuela Strike Back (this post features the developments of the past few days) The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (this post features a film about the US backed coup that took place in Venezuela in 2002. It also features Noam Chomsky's comments on the event).

Count Me Out By Matt Gonzalez And its gotten a lot worse since then, not to mention the addition of Joe "Drug Warrior" Biden. For once I'd like to hear a celebrity actually give a decent explanation for their endorsement.

you read write, last night they played their mangers wedding. Three songs, Suzy Greenberg, Waste, and Julius. I know there is already a phish thread going but i think this is big enough news it deserves its own space.

what does this mean?

I'll have to give that a listen, that second set it out of this world.

Understood, I'm not trying to just talk about obama. I think historically in terms of the deads legacy its a pretty relevant topic of discussion. I think I've mentioned bob being a member of the grove on here, just smells rotten. . I hope their is a tour in the spring though

For what though? To be blunt I think its hilarious how many people are willing to speak up for this guy. I guess I never expected The Dead to get back together to push for more of the same. Tweedy and co.'s support is more understanding. The name Grateful Dead carries a lot more baggage than wilco, historically speaking.

I know a few of you deadheads also are obamaheads so I may be alone on this but....... does anyone else get a little bit of vomit in there mouth thinking about the boys playing FOR obama? The democratic party and this music have well zilch in common.

I've honestly never been that blown away by the sound at Pritzker, but its always been a bit better. The band shell is always way to quite, and usually sounds pretty thin from the lawn. I was expecting Sonny to be a bit louder, but was really impressed by the sound at the band shell. Although i'd imagine the unusually low volume audience probably helped quite a bit

This is the most well articulated argument on this subject I think the board has seen. Great post A-man.

I caught the end of 8 bold souls and Ornette. Ornette was awesome, I was standing right behind the last row of seats and the sound was the best i'd herd in Grant Park, the audience was extremely quite in front of us, but behind us it got quite loud. I was amazed at how many people sat and took the whole thing in. I figured after about 15 min. people would have been heading for the hills.