The abortion law builds on legislation passed in 2010 that represented a major shift for a traditionally Catholic country, transforming Spain into one of the most progressive countries in Europe on reproductive rights. Spain's constitutional court last week rejected a challenge by the right-wing Popular Party against allowing abortions in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.
The debate will be heated in Spain, I imagine, as the conservative opposition pushes back. My daughter had horrible menstrual pain during her adolescence and young adulthood. I'm certain that she would have benefitted from that time.
Miller didn't really use language that implied a mutual agreement. "Mutual agreement" isn't the same as "stake a claim". The fact that Trump talks most about the oil and what is happening relative to oil is pretty significant evidence that oil was a factor in his decision making.
No plans are clear in Venezuela. The end goal has not been articulated for the American public.
The narrative that Greenland could be next is the narrative created by the Trump administration spokespeople. It is ridiculous. We agree on that.
Trump sees acquiring Greenland as a U.S. national security priority necessary to "deter our adversaries in the Arctic region," the White House said in a statement.
Greenland, Iran, Cuba, Columbia, Canada, Panama Cannal---
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...On the way back to Washington Sunday, Mr. Trump told reporters, "Cuba looks like it's ready to fall," adding that he didn't know "if they're going to hold out."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks Saturday indicated Cuba's leaders should be worried: "If I lived in Havana and I was in the government, I'd be concerned at least a little bit." A day later, on NBC News' "Meet the Press," he said of Cuba, "they're in a lot of trouble."
Though he didn't detail any plans for Cuba or its leaders, Rubio said, "I don't think it's any mystery that we are not big fans of the Cuban regime, who, by the way, are the ones that were propping up Maduro."
Rubio highlighted the close ties between Venezuela and Cuba, noting that Maduro had relied on Cuban bodyguards for protection and said they were in charge of the Venezuelan government's "internal intelligence." The Cuban government said 32 Cubans were killed during the military operation to capture Maduro
Talking heads tonight have speculated that Venezuala was just dress rehearsal for going into Cuba-- see strength Cuban bodyguards there. For 65 years Republicans have wanted control of Cuba since failed Bay of Pigs invasion--remember watching TV coverage in early 60's. Good island for a developer to turn into Prime beachfront real estate. ? retribution for Marco Rubio's parents fleeing from Cuba in 60's.
"The world is bearing witness to the multiple ways the Castro/Díaz-Canel regime has served as a puppet for Communist China, Iran, and most recently Russia. America has a moral duty to defend our nation's interests and we must continue to uphold democratic order and justice in our hemisphere.”
Next few weeks will be interesting....
Release full Epstein files + FBI list of files why not disclosed please --- child molesters abbhorrent to society for long term effects on children affected.
Defense secretary says the letter might lead to a demotion in rank and reduction in pay for the retired Navy captain, former astronaut and current U.S. senator. Sen. Kelly has 30 days to respond to letter.
Yes! All members of the military have the right, and in some cases have the duty, to refuse illegal orders. Your oath is to the Constitution (which incorporates international treaties ratified by the U.S. on human rights and the law of war), not to the Commander-In-Chief or to any other individual in the chain of command.
The Rules for Courts-Martial say that an order is lawful, "unless it is contrary to the Constitution, the laws of the United States, or lawful superior orders or for some other reason is beyond the authority of the official issuing it.” The Rules go on to say that, "This inference does not apply to a patently illegal order, such as one that directs the commission of a crime.” Finally, the Rules say, "The lawfulness of an order is a question of law to be determined by the military judge.” That determination normally can be made only after a service member refuses or obeys an order, in a court martial or a war crimes tribunal.
Defense secretary says the letter might lead to a demotion in rank and reduction in pay for the retired Navy captain, former astronaut and current U.S. senator. Sen. Kelly has 30 days to respond to letter.
What was reasoning for this group of six in producing this video? It seems to imply that the Commander in Chief has or will give the military illegal orders.
Sounds like Hegseth is giving him an opportunity to tell us before any "punishment". It'll be interesting to what he has to say.
Any "taking" of Greenland is actually going to be a mutual agreement of some kind.
We didn't even take Venezuela. We arrested a dictator who had been indicted and will now face criminal charges. While we disagree to how much extent, oil was a factor to some degree. While some plans aren't clear, keeping Venezuela isn't the end goal.
The narrative being talked about that Greenland is next, as if it's an apples to apples scenerio, is ridiculous.
It would not be a mutual agreement because Denmark stated from Day 1 they are not becoming a US territory. Maybe they will change their minds.
But I was merely speculating that it would be easy to take Greenland, not that I actually thought we were going to do it. I did go on a tangent as to why it's a bad idea.
The statements about taking Greenland surely are exaggerated by the left, but as mentioned people like the Millers from the Trump administration are fueling that speculation. To what end? Are they talking about peaceful cooperation and making a mutual agreement through a legal purchase?
Trump was the one that said they are in charge of Venezuela. Obviously he can't say "we've taken Venezuela" as that's illegal. He says he's in charge of the oil money. This is a bit more than arresting a president over drugs in my opinion.
Trump has already just a few days later talked of sending oil to the US from Venezuela but it's humanitarian for the mutual benefit of the Venezuelan people and Americans. I'm sure the oil companies that will be making the investments are going to want to want some assurances that America stays in control of the situation and a puppet, I mean Democratic government friendly to the US is elected there.
Oil prices have dropped today. So that's a good thing. China is their biggest importer so Trump will be getting in the way of that.
It would not be a mutual agreement because Denmark stated from Day 1 they are not becoming a US territory. Maybe they will change their minds.
But I was merely speculating that it would be easy to take Greenland, not that I actually thought we were going to do it. I did go on a tangent as to why it's a bad idea.
The statements about taking Greenland surely are exaggerated by the left, but as mentioned people like the Millers from the Trump administration are fueling that speculation. To what end? Are they talking about peaceful cooperation and making a mutual agreement through a legal purchase?
Both sides are saying what they say because they need a starting negotiating position.
I also wouldn't be surprised if nothing becomes of it. But there isn't any possibility we're going to invade and take it over.
That's all just an opinion and I'm not an expert. It's just common sense.
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Trump was the one that said they are in charge of Venezuela. Obviously he can't say "we've taken Venezuela" as that's illegal. He says he's in charge of the oil money. This is a bit more than arresting a president over drugs in my opinion.
Trump has already just a few days later talked of sending oil to the US from Venezuela but it's humanitarian for the mutual benefit of the Venezuelan people and Americans. I'm sure the oil companies that will be making the investments are going to want to want some assurances that America stays in control of the situation and a puppet, I mean Democratic government friendly to the U.S.
What seems to be forgotten is that the first Trump administration put out a reward for his arrest, and Biden upped it (Trump the 47th upped it again).
For those saying the arrest was illegal, obviously Madero hasn't been considered a sovereign leader for quite sometime, including through the Biden years. Or that Trump is just doing for his friends in oil. Why did Biden want him out?
But, I digress.
So, both administrations wanted and took action to try and get Madero out. I wonder what the plan has been, and I would hope there has been one, all this time if he was ousted? It'd be interesting to know if Biden was going to be "in charge", wouldn't it?
So, both administrations wanted and took action to try and get Madero out. I wonder what the plan has been, and I would hope there has been one, all this time if he was ousted? It'd be interesting to know if Biden was going to be "in charge", wouldn't it?
I'm not going to speculate what Biden would have been done had they been successful in arresting him since as you know "what ifs" isn't in my wheelhouse most of the time nor is "but your side...." most of the time. His approach seemed to be diplomatic support of his opposition and sanctions and made no effort to go there and take him out.
But perhaps it is appropriate to point out that Maduro has been on the wanted list for a while and it was Trump that was successful.
I think the precedent when we sponsor a regimen change is there is a waiting local government, such as Shah of Iran when we outside their prime minister, or Endura when we attacked Nicaragua. To me the logical thing would have been to arrest him and install the rightfully elected President and supported him. Instead we're in charge and diverting their oil to us.
But it's early on and I'm only observing and posting about what I see and not making much judgement about what is right or wrong or illegal or not.
In the post I responded to you basically said all we did was arrest him. That's not all we did is how I responded. We did that and more.
I'm not mad he was arrested. Perhaps for stability sake it's not a horrible idea that Trump is in charge there. I believe we stayed in Granda in the Caribbean for a while after we got a regime change there.
I can't get too mad that oil is headed our way and prices are down.
If Jan 6 was an insurrection you'd have to say that some of these folks, such as the mayor of Minneapolis, stoking the emotions of their followers, sound like leaders of an insurrection and the protesters are insurrectionists.
This is at least the fifth death to result from the aggressive U.S. immigration crackdown President Donald Trump's administration launched last year.
The video doesn't really support Noem's contention but that's not really surprising at this point. The size of Noem's cowboy hat was the most surprising thing about her press briefing appearance.
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Miller didn't really use language that implied a mutual agreement. "Mutual agreement" isn't the same as "stake a claim". The fact that Trump talks most about the oil and what is happening relative to oil is pretty significant evidence that oil was a factor in his decision making.
No plans are clear in Venezuela. The end goal has not been articulated for the American public.
The narrative that Greenland could be next is the narrative created by the Trump administration spokespeople. It is ridiculous. We agree on that.