Category National Politics
The liberal case for US/NATO intervention in Ukraine crisis (Introduction)
As the word has watched the last 72 hours, the Russian Federation under the leadership of the world’s most dangerous “democratic” despot Vladimir Putin has invaded Ukrainian territory. Putin’s pretext is protecting Russian ethnic minorities in the Crimean Peninsula, which of course was the site of one of the world’s most famous military conflicts. The […]
Ending 13 years of appeasement – Containing Putin must be the priority of the USA
Regular readers of this website and those who follow me on social media my opinion of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. I have long felt Russia was the most dangerous potential adversary for the United States geopolitically. Nobody should question how I feel about the Russian invasion of Crimea, a clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty. The handling […]
How Liberal is President Obama?
If you listen to some Republican politicians or Ted Nugent (who had a particularly tense interview last night on CNN with Erin Burnett) President Obama is a socialist taking the USA down the road to being another version of the Soviet Union. However this discussion is absurd not only on the surface but when you […]
The Pulp: A Progressive’s Response to Obama’s Sixth #SOTU
First, let me announce that this is the premiere of my new weekly column called “The Pulp.” This column will be a large blend of policy, politics, progress, and yes, even some pop culture. In addition to my weekly column, I’ll also be writing daily posts that will include my “must reads” for that time […]
A Progressive’s Guide To #SOTU2014: What We Want To Hear
Author’s Note: This article will simply lay out what the Progressive base of the Democratic Party wants to hear the President say tomorrow. Tomorrow, I’ll be live Tweeting the speech from our Twitter account which you can follow here: @Fl_Political_Sq and we will also release a response to what we heard not only from the President but also […]
Did Four Florida Democrats in Congress Sell Us Out to Wall Street?
Author’s Note: This piece started out as an exposé on Wall Street’s influence over a certain South Florida Congressman that sits on the Financial Services Committee. As our research deepened, we came across startling discoveries: Patrick Murphy is not the only Florida Democrat taking Wall Street cash while voting in favor of their sponsored and in some […]
Joe Biden was right about Partitioning Iraq in 2006
In recent days, neo-conservatives have hit the Obama Administration blaming the surge in Al-Qaeda violence on the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq. By taking this hard line, the neo-cons have tacitly admitted that they intended for the US to be a permanent occupation force of a far flung country which has little impact on […]
Pro Iran Sanctions Ad About Debbie Wasserman Schultz Unfair
These ads that began airing this weekend targeting US Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz are not only dramatic, but wrong. They assume if someone opposes the current batch of sanctions being proposed on Iran, they are anti-Israel and denote a lack of toughness on Iran’s nuclear program. From the ad “She says she’s pro-Israel. She says she’s […]
MSNBC’s Partisan Programming Hurting Progressive Movement
Let me state it up front. I have stopped watching MSNBC in the last six months almost entirely, though I consider myself a strong liberal. I have typically gotten my news from sources like NPR, the PBS News Hour, the Guardian, the BBC, etc while reading magazines like the New Republic and the Nation. MSNBC […]
Edward Snowden a Hero or Traitor? Depends on your view of America
In recent days the controversy about Edward Snowden has reached a fever pitch with media outlets such as the New York Times weighing in on the case for clemency. While it can certainly be argued that Mr. Snowden provided a valuable service to the American public by serving as a whistle-blower it can also be […]
The Florida Squeeze 