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FROM THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY:
EU schools US on practical foreign policy with Cuba

Libertarian Party encourages US to follow the EU's lead on Cuban policy

Washington, D.C. - As the European Union prepares to lift its limited sanctions on Cuba, the Libertarian Party is encouraging the Bush administration to follow suit. "The United States could learn much from the EU's decision to lift its remaining sanctions on Cuba," says Libertarian Party spokesperson Andrew Davis.

"The EU's decision to remove its last remaining sanctions on Cuba indicates a willingness to work with Cuba on human rights in a non-threatening manner," says Davis. "Current US policy towards Cuba creates an acrimonious relationship with that country and has done nothing but hurt American businesses and the Cuban people. US sanctions on Cuba have been a costly mistake since the 1960s, and it is time to correct that error. Though largely symbolic, the EU's decision should set an example for the future of American foreign policy with Cuba."

The Libertarian Party encourages a practical foreign policy with Cuba that replaces hostile sanctions with free trade and tourism. The Libertarian Party calls for the immediate suspension of all sanctions on Cuba, claiming, "The Cuban people and American industry suffer under such ineffectual policies as the Cuban embargo."

The Libertarian Party is America's third largest political party, founded in 1971 as an alternative to the two main political parties. You can find more information on the Libertarian Party by visiting www.LP.org. The Libertarian Party proudly stands for smaller government, lower taxes and more freedom.

I read about Alycia Lane suing CBS 3.com for being wrongfully terminated and decided to write about it. There have been many things that have been written about Alycia Lane. One of the comments written about her has been “how being associated with Alycia Lane can be dangerous to anyone with a job”. The story about CBS 3 News Reporter Larry Mendte opening the E Mail of Alycia Lane and revealing the contents gave Philadelphia better entertainment than soap operas and the primaries. Mr. Mendte’s unprofessional behaviour also leads to his termination and an investigation into the affair by the FBI as well as the confiscation of Ms. Lane’s computer by the above mentioned institution. If what Mr. Mendte did was true, he could be convicted under Federal Law since the reading of private E Mails is a Federal Crime. It has also been news that Alycia Lane’s boyfriend Chris Booker was terminated by Q 102 even though he remains popular.

There have been stories about Alycia Lane being arrested after punching a police officer and being acquitted after being told by prosecutors to “stay out of trouble for six months and perform community service”. Alycia Lane also erred in judgment by sending a private E Mail with provocative photos to NFL Network News Reporter Rick Eisen. The E Mail and provocative photos were discovered by Mr. Eisen’s Wife Suzy Shuster [who occasionally reports about College American Football for ABC [American Broadcasting Corporation]. CBS 3.com even asked Ms. Lane to interview and discuss her personal problems with Dr. Phil [depending on which version]. An attempt to contact CBS 3 concerning the termination of Alycia Lane and the lawsuit for wrongful termination was answered by the following: “We cannot comment on the case”. Attempts to establish contact with the people involved in this melodrama have been without success.

Alycia Lane appeared to have everything in life as a journalist. Alycia Lane is bilingual and is a US Latin who was born in Lake Grove, New York on the tenth of May in the year 1972. Alycia Lane was born to a Welsh Father and a Puerto Rican Mother. Alycia Lane graduated from the Medill School of Journalism of Northwestern University with a Master’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism as well as being an Undergraduate of the State University of New York at Albany. Alycia Lane is also a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

Alycia Lane has worked for stations such as KSNT of Topeka, Kansas, as well as News 12 in the Bronx, New York City, New York. It was in News 12 where she made her mark in journalism covering the 1999 death of Amadou Diallo in the hands of New York Police Officers. Alycia Lane went on to work for WSVN 7 as well as WTVJ [an NBC Affiliate] in Miami Florida before moving to Philadelphia Pennsylvania to work in KYW TV.

Alycia Lane during her work with KYW TV managed to earn an Emmy Award for her television special “Holiday Traditions”. How can Alycia Lane suffer the way she did in spite of her accomplishments? Is it possible for a journalist to suffer a meltdown in the same fashion as other professionals?

I cannot enter the mind of a professional in meltdown but there is the possibility that Alycia Lane started her meltdown after moving to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One could only imagine the abuse probably based on her ethnicity by the establishment including the US Mainstream Media. Journalism like most professions can be brutal even on the most resilient personalities especially minorities who work in the US Mainstream Media.

My criticism of Alycia Lane is for her lack of judgment when she E Mailed a Television Presenter [who is married] her provocative photos. It is a sin and an act of poor judgment to send provocative photos to a married person. Alycia Lane violated the Sacrament of Marriage with that miscue. The second error was assaulting a police officer. While the New York Police may have their defects, assaulting a police officer in the United States of America and other parts of the world is wrong and is punishable. I wish Alycia Lane the best in her endeavors and hope she has learned from her experience in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I also hope that CBS 3.com in Philadelphia Pennsylvania learn from their experience not to treat their employees as paper cups that can be discarded later on.

REFERENCE:

“Fired Philadelphia newscaster sues former employer”; Robrish, Dan; Associated Press, June 19, 2008 at 11:38PM; WTOP News.com
http://www.wtop.com/?nid=114&sid=1425452 Assessed on the 20th of June 2008

“Ex-Ch. 2 newsman Larry Mendte off the air in Philadelphia after FBI search” Chicago Tribune; 10:19 AM CDT, June 2, 2008
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-larry-mendte-080602,0,5803960.story Assessed on the 20th of June 2008

“Knowing Alycia Lane Can Be Dangerous to Your Job” Fischer, John; June 2, 2008: About.com http://philadelphia.about.com/b/2008/06/02/knowing-alycia-lane-can-be-dangerous-to-your-job.htm Assessed on the 20th of June 2008

“Bikini E Mail Rattles TV Wife” New York Post; Page Six; Johnson, Richard
http://www.nypost.com/seven/05012007/gossip/pagesix/pagesix.htm Assessed on the 20th of June 2008

Las sanciones son contraproducentes. El cubano debe exigir los cambios dentro de la Isla en vez de buscar refugio en otros paises. Los heroes cubanos de hoy son Yoanni Sanchez y Oswaldo Paya que siguen escribiendo la verdad del acontecer cubano. Otro ejemplo son las Damas de Blanco.

Bush y La Tarjeta De Credito

La Tarjeta de Credito se debe utilizar en caso de emergencia. Los problemas del credito en EEUU comenzaron despues del 11 de Septiembre de 2001 cuando Bush reto a los EEUU en aumentar su consumo de productos. Desde entonces, todo ha sido un desastre.

La Imigracion Ilegal

La mayoria de los ilegales emigran hacia Europa y America del Norte en busqueda de oportunidades. Quizas deben crear las oportunidades dentro de la casa o pedir por un cambio.

Euro Copa

Phillies Files Declaration of Intent

Concord, New Hampshire, June 19: Libertarian Party of New Hampshire Presidential candidate George Phillies has filed his candidacy papers with New Hampshire Secretary of State William Gardner. "Being nominated for President is the highest honor a political party can bestow on one of its members," Phillies said, "and I will do my utmost to show that New Hampshire's trust is not misplaced."

Speaking of the National Libertarian Party, which separately nominated a different Presidential candidate, Phillies said: "The New Hampshire Party has been collecting signatures for me since Spring 2007.

Unfortunately, the people of New Hampshire in their wisdom do not permit political parties to replace their Presidential candidate. I was chosen as the candidate, and so I must remain."

Phillies says his campaign will emphasize an immediate end to the Iraq War, termination of warrantless wiretaps of most telephones with criminal prosecution of the wiretappers, and massive cuts in Federal spending of all sorts. "The people of New Hampshire pay far more in Federal taxes than they get back. The only way to fix the system is to leave your hard-earned money where it belongs, in your wallet," Phillies said.

The New Hampshire Party has already completed petitioning for Phillies and other candidates, including U.S. Senate Candidate Ken Blevens of Bow, New Hampshire, Congressional candidates Robert Kingsbury of Laconia and Chester LaPointe of Swanzey, as well as candidate for Governor Susan Newell of Winchester.

To support the George Phillies campaign, please visit http://ChooseGeorge.org/donation today.

To arrange an interview or obtain a short quote from the candidate, contact:

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Contacts:
Scott McLarty, Media Coordinator, 202-518-5624, cell 202-904-7614, mclarty@greens.org
Starlene Rankin, Media Coordinator, 916-995-3805, starlene@gp.org
Ruth Weill, National Convention Coordinator, 414-350-2107, ruthweill@gmail.com

Updated information on the Green Party's 2008 National Nominating Convention in Chicago, July 10-13

• Schedule of news conferences and other media events, media credentialing, bios of featured speakers, and other essential details

• Green presidential candidates debate, Saturday, June 21, 8 pm, to be broadcast on Miller Politics Radio (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/millerpolitics)

• Media credential page for the convention: http://www.gp.org/forms/media

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party of the United States has released an updated schedule for the party's national nominating convention, at which the Green presidential ticket will be chosen by Green delegates.

The convention, titled "Live Green, Vote Green," will take place July 10-13 in Chicago (http://www.greenparty2008.org). The schedule of news conferences and other media events and a list of guest speakers are appended below. The nomination will take place on Saturday, July 12 at the Chicago Symphony Center.

The four candidates for the 2008 Green nomination will participate in a debate on Saturday, June 21, to be broadcast online. The debate, featuring Jesse Johnson, Cynthia McKinney, Kat Swift, and Kent Mesplay, will air at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/millerpolitics beginning at 8 pm ET and will run for 90 minutes. Ben Miller of Miller Politics Radio will host.

Phone lines will be open for call-in questions; questions from listeners can also be sent in via the BlogYalkRadio webchat or in advance by email (millerpolitics@gmail.com).

MORE CONVENTION INFORMATION

• Organizers of the Green Party's 2008 National Nominating Convention are encouraging journalists who intend to cover the event to register at the Media Credentialing web page: http://www.gp.org/forms/media (onsite registration is also possible, but pre-convention registration is encouraged)

• Local contact for the convention: Patrick Kelly, Illinois Green Party Media Coordinator, 773-203-9631, media@ilgp.org

• Further information, including details on lodging at the Palmer House Hilton: http://www.greenparty2008.org

The Green Party encourages live blogging from the convention. Both convention sites, the Palmer House Hilton and the Chicago Symphony Center, will provide Internet access for registered media.

Jesse Johnson, Cynthia McKinney, Kent Mesplay, and Kat Swift are the four contenders for the Green presidential nomination. Information on the apportionment of the party's 836 state and caucus delegates is being compiled at "2008 Green Party Presidential Nomination Delegate Count" (http://www.gp.org/2008-elections/Delegate-Vote-Count.php).

• Video clips of Green presidential candidates: http://www.gp.org/2008-elections/presidential-videos.php

• Links to Green Presidential Candidates' web sites: http://www.gp.org/committees/pcsc/index.shtml
Jesse Johnson http://www.jesse08.org
Cynthia McKinney http://www.runcynthiarun.org
Kent Mesplay http://www.mesplay.org
Kat Swift http://www.voteswift.org

• More on 2008 Green candidates:
http://www.gp.org/elections.shtml
http://www.gp.org/elections/candidates/index.php

MEDIA EVENTS
Schedule for the Chicago Convention, July 10-13 (subject to change)

THURSDAY, JULY 10
Location: Palmer House Hiilton

• 4 pm: Introductory news conference

• 6 pm: Welcome reception featuring international Greens

• 9 pm: Reception hosted by Rich Whitney, 2006 Green candidate for Governor of Illinois

FRIDAY, JULY 11
Location: Palmer House Hilton

• 9 am: News conference featuring elected Greens

• 11 am: News conference featuring Green presidential candidates

• 1 pm: News conference featuring candidates for other offices

• 7-9 pm: Presidential Candidates' Forum (moderator: Rich Whitney, 2006 candidate for Governor of Illinois)

• 8 pm: Presidential campaign events, if any; other receptions to be announced

SATURDAY, JULY 12
Location: Chicago Symphony Center

• 8 am: Chicago Symphony Center doors open; media check-in continues

• 9 am: Press briefing and news conference with Green presidential candidates; on-stage program begins

• 9:30 am: Keynote speaker Cliff Thornton

• 9:45 am: Adoption of 2008 Party Platform

• 10:45 am: Keynote speakers Kathy Kelly, Malik Rahim

• 11:15 am: Speeches by four Presidential Candidates

• 12 noon: Lunch

• 1 pm: Keynote speakers Omar López, Dr. Jill Stein

• 1:30 pm: Voting, state roll call

• 2:30 pm: Vice Presidential acceptance speech (nominee will be introduced by Pat LaMarche, 2004 Green nominee for Vice President)

• 3 pm: Presidential acceptance speech (nominee will be introduced by David Cobb, 2004 Green nominee for President), followed by photo op for all Green candidates and the nominees

• 4 pm: Press conference featuring Green nominees for President and Vice President

FEATURED SPEAKERS

• Malik Rahim, former Black Panther and Green Party candidate, co-founder of Common Ground Collective/Relief, an organization that provides short-term relief to victims of hurricane disasters in the gulf region. Visit http://www.commongroundrelief.org

• Kathy Kelly, co-founder of Voices in the Wilderness, an organization that worked to end sanctions in Iraq beginning in 1996. Visit http://www.vcnv.org

• Omar López, teacher and Green candidate for the US House in Illinois' 4th District, principal convenor and leader of the historic mega-marches of March 10 and May 1, 2006, in defense of the rights of undocumented immigrant workers and constitutional rights under attack by the Sensenbrenner House Bill 4437. Mr. López has co-founded numerous labor, tenant, immigrants' rights, and bilingual education organizations, and is director of C.A.L.O.R., which provides services to Latinos affected by HIV/AIDS and other diseases. Visit http://www.omarlopez2008.org

• Dr. Jill Stein, physician and founder of the Massachusetts Coalition for Healthy Communities. Dr. Stein ran for Secretary of the Commonwealth in 2006 with the Massachusetts Green-Rainbow Party, garnering 351,495 votes (18%). Visit http://www.masschc.org

• Cliff Thornton, Jr., a long-time social justice and drug policy reform activist and Green candidate for Governor of Connecticut in 2006. Mr. Thornton is co-founder of Efficacy, which works for the reform of drug laws and criminal justice policies. Visit http://www.efficacy-online.org

Candidates from Illinois and across the US will also be on hand for interviews.

Updated information will be published regularly as the convention approaches.

MORE INFORMATION

The reasons for the demise of the Republicans as well as the Democratic Party has been the placing of the interests of the party above the nation, the denial of the rights of the Libertarians and other political parties to compete on an even scale secondary to discriminatory ballot access laws, the decision to go to war in Iraq which has left the American Nation drained physically as well as emotionally, and the fact that the Republicans and Democrats have lost touch with the realities of the United States of America. The same can apply to the Mainstream Media and Special Interest Groups that cater to the Republican and Democratic Party.

The Republican Party [as well as the Democratic Party] is also digging its own grave secondary to the abuse of gasoline prices under the guise of the "free" economy which does not exist. The Republicans and Democrats started the war in Iraq with the intention of procuring cheap fuel but gasoline prices have increased to almost Five Dollars in certain areas of the United States of America. The Republican and the Democratic Party are dying a slow death since they are running out of ideas for the twenty first century and are finding refuge in the safe and well known ideas of the twentieth century that are old fashioned in today's world. The old ideas have grown dim and the world is changing while the Republican and Democratic Party continues its Big Brother Attitude.

The Republican Party with their big government and arrogant attitude have driven many members away. People who have left the Republican Party or belong to the Republican Party and Libertarian Party at the same time are Bob Barr [Libertarian Party Candidate for President of the United States of America], Dr. Munger [Libertarian Party Candidate for Governor of North Carolina], Superdell [Libertarian Party Candidate for Governor of Utah], Dr. Ron Paul, Wayne Allyn Root [Vice Presidential Candidate of the Libertarian Party for Vice President of the United States of America], George Phillies [Candidate for the Libertarian Party Nomination for US President], and Andy Horning [Libertarian Party Candidate for Governor of Indiana].