December 20, 2014 at 3:34 P.M. It is impossible to print from Computer #6, NYPL, Morningside Heights branch. It may be that, every time I sign-in using my library card, the printer will be blocked. If so, I will try to make use of public print shops to print from the Internet.
Alternatively, this computer alone may be affected by the problem. It is impossible to tell at this time.
A gas leak at this library facility made a number of people ill when I was using the computers yesterday. Again, I am not the only person using these computers, Mr. Menendez.
Many innocent persons are affected by these continuing harassment and censorship tactics that are directed against me. Any forced association with persons complicit in the crimes committed against me is repulsive to me. I am not in need of "suggestions" concerning my ethical character or spiritual welfare from persons committing criminal frauds against the state of New York and/or lying about me behind my back. ("Jennifer Velez is a Dyke Magnet!" and "New Jersey Lesbian Sends Nude Photos to Minor.")
My access to the Internet is blocked on my laptop; no images can be posted at this blog; no emails can be sent or received by me; government and police ignore evidence of serious crimes, including computer crimes committed against me. I can never be certain of returning to this site and continuing to write. ("C.I.A. Lies and Torture.")
It is unusual NOT to receive a response from Manhattan's District Attorney to communications of a serious nature with evidence of criminality, nor even an acknowledgement or explanation of a decision (if any) "not to proceed" taken by that office. ("Have you no shame, Mr. Rabner?" and "Stuart Rabner's Selective Sense of Justice.")
Evidently, no decision has yet been taken. Mr. Vance is "frozen" at the moment. I have become a character by George Orwell, a "non-person" who, I am assured, does not exist. ("How censorship works in America.")
No U.S. official, federal or state, has responded to my urgent communications. If any items that I have sent to the District Attorney have been "lost," I have retained all originals and will be happy to provide additional copies upon request to him or to the U.S. Attorney who seems to be much more interested in these matters.
Many persons pondering whether to provide assistance or information in a delicate matter to U.S. officials from many parts of the world would be dead before they receive a response or acknowledgement of any kind from Mr. Vance or New York's U.S. Attorney.
This official apathy (or incompetence) discourages persons from taking risks -- often great risks -- to provide such information and may endanger all of us.
Even more bizarre is the sense of "fear" among prosecutors and police pertaining to matters concerning me. I understand that the only response allowed to officials with regard to matters concerning me (at this time) is "no comment." ("New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System.")
I will continue to post follow-up letters for as long as I am able to write at these blogs.
There were unusual icons at computer number #6, NYPL, Morningside Heights, McAfee and Envisionware may allow for criminal spyware upon this site.
I am sure that this is only a coincidence -- or the hacks may be designed to block my access to the library's printer when I sign-in.
The restoration of full diplomatic relations between the United States of America and Cuba is a welcome development.
The Helms-Burton Act and other legislation generated by Miami's Right-wing cabal makes it unlikely that the embargo will be fully lifted, as it should be, for some time -- especially, with the arrival of a Republican Congress.
The embargo is increasingly absurd. With the restoration of full diplomatic relations and with the line-up of U.S. corporations anxious to make millions in Cuba, the rationale for the archaic piece of cold war legislation becomes laughably non-existent and cruel as well as unjust.
"Nations," Henry Kissinger remarked to Richard Nixon, "do not have friends -- they have interests."
The interest of the U.S., among other things, is money; Cuba's interest is in improving the lot of ordinary people while preserving the independence of the Cuban revolution. Both of these interests are served by ending hostilities between the two nations and improving human rights everywhere. ("Justice For Mumia Abu-Jamal" and, again, "C.I.A. Lies and Torture" then "The C.I.A. and Torture.")
This latest restoration of diplomatic relations is perceived, correctly, in Cuba, Latin America, and the rest of the world as a victory for independence on the part of small nations -- especially in the Third World -- autonomy from what is usually called, after Antonio Negri and Michael Hardt, the "Empire."
Despite the ravings of Diaz-Balart, Menendez, and other Right-wing Cuban-Americans, like Marco Rubio, who profit from the current situation, most people (including most Cuban-Americans) agree with President Obama's recent decision and actions in Cuban relations. President Obama received 51% of the Cuban-American vote in Florida.
By "profit" I mean that some of the millions of dollars traditionally spent, regularly, on "destabilizing" the Cuban Revolution is directed to "contributors" to Cuban-American politicians and their friendly organizations who are highly adept at showing their appreciation to their favorite politicians. ("Is Menendez For Sale?" and "Manohla Dargis Strikes Again!" then "Cubanazos Pose a Threat to National Security.")
It is likely that Mr. Obama and Raul Castro, the President of Cuba, also the Pope perhaps, may share the next Nobel Peace prize. The Vatican is certainly lobbying for that prize. ("Time to End the Embargo Against Cuba.")
It is highly unlikely that Assata Shakur will be returned to the American legal system nor will she lose her protected status. This is also a correct decision by the Cuban government. ("The FBI Wants Assata Shakur.")
New Jersey is not a jurisdiction that is well-respected in the world. In fact, the legal institutions of that state have been deemed "contaminated by racism" and organized crime by more than one jurisdiction, notably Portugal, so that persons granted asylum are unlikely to be losing that status. This is to say nothing of the humiliating incompetence and corruption that plague the Garden State's legal system, lawyers, and judges. ("New Jersey's Politically-Connected Lawyers On the Tit" and "Law and Ethics in the Soprano State" then "New Jersey is the Home of the Living Dead" and, again, "Have you no shame, Mr. Rabner?")
I will attach a full essay to this note examining multiple sources detailing economic and legal issues that have arisen in light of the altered diplomatic relationship between Cuba and the U.S.A. where The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal are providing exceptional coverage as I type these words.
J. David Goodman & Al Baker, "New York Officer Facing No Charges in Chokehold Case," The New York Times, December 4, 2014, p. A1. (Human rights?)
Richard A. Opel, Jr., "Cleveland Police Cited For Abuse by Justice Department," The New York Times, December 5, 2014, p. A1. (An entire police department found racist and corrupt.)
Eric L. Adams, "We Must Stop Police Abuse of Black Men," The New York Times, December 5, 2014, p. A35. (The police culture of brutality in minority communities is a subject of several academic studies. As I type these words, yet another fatal shooting in New Orleans of an African-American man places the U.S. system under international condemnation.)
Eric Fair, "I Can't be Forgiven For Abu Ghraib," (Op-Ed) The New York Times, December 10, 2014, p. A35. (The same patterns of behavior and response are found among Abu Ghraib torturers as among police officers in many high crime units.)
Sheryl Gay Stolberg & Michael Barbaro, "Torture Report Puts Politicians In Quiet Mode," The New York Times, December 11, 2014, p. A1. (Mr. Christie and Mr. Menendez are against torture and also against terrorism, but both men favor the American way of life, mom, and apple pie.)
Richard D. Emory, "Who's Policing the Prosecutors?," The New York Times, December 11, 2014, p. A33. (Continuing evidence of police and D.A. double standards and inaction are very troublesome. Is it a matter of a little favor for "friends"? Bribery? Bigotry? All of the above?)
Peter Baker, "U.S. Will Restore Full Relations With Cuba, Erasing a Last Trace of Cold War Hostility: American Is Freed -- Surprise Deal Ends Long Stalemate," The New York Times, December 18, 2014, p. A1. (Finally, progress on Cuba with Miami's anticipated "discontent." Talk of opposition by Cuban dissidents using pseudonyms in the The New York Times is Miami's disinformation: "Victoria Burnett" is also "Manohla Dargis" and "George Johnson." "Is the universe only a numbers game?" and "Manohla Dargis Strikes Again!" Is "Ana Navarro" also "Manohla Dargis"?)
Damien Cave, Randal C. Archibald, & Victoria Burnett, "As Havana Celebrates Historic Shift, Economic and Political Hopes Rise," The New York Times, December 18, 2014, p. A1. (Mr. Rubio calls the Pope a "homosexual Communist," allegedly, as plans emerge for corporations hoping to do business in Cuba.)
Damien Cave, "Focusing On Its Future, Nation Leaves Fidel Castro to History," The New York Times, December 19, 2014, p. A1. (Not just yet. It seems that Fidel can still hit the curve ball. We will be hearing from Dr. Castro soon, I believe. As Fidel's regular philosophical and political essays in popular media indicate, he is as sharp as ever and was probably among the secret negotiators of the recent "deal" between the two countries. I suspect that "the other shoe" has yet to fall in that complex deal and that there is more coming that will shock us all.)
Ben Fritz, et als., "Sony Pulls Korea Film; U.S. Blames Pyongyong For Hack," The Wall Street Journal, December 18, 2014, p. A1. (Thefts from Time/Warner have not been made public, allegedly. I wonder who is blocking my Internet signal? "Cubanazos Pose a Threat to National Security.")
Carl E. Lee, et als., "Obama Move to Restore Ties to Cuba: Historic Deal Thaws Half-Century Freeze: Opponents Vow to Fight End to Embargo," The Wall Street Journal, December 18, 2014, p. A1. (Essentially, world opinion favors Obama, but the Right-wing or "Republican-controlled" Miami opposes the move. Sane Republicans, fond of making money, also favor normalization.)
Philip Rucker, "In Paul-Rubio Feud Over Cuba, A Preview of 2016," The Washington Post, December 20, 2014, p. A1. (The divisions in the G.O.P. are substantial. Senator Paul is one of the few Republicans with cross-party appeal; Senator Rubio represents anti-Communist old guard Republicans. My fondest hope -- as an opponent of the Republican party -- is that the G.O.P. will nominate Mr. Christie.)
Greg Jaffe, et al., "Obama Slams Sony Decision to Pull Film," The Washington Post, December 21, 2014, p. A1. (It is never wise to appease bullies and thugs, or to give in to censorship: "How censorship works in America" and "Censorship and Cruelty in New Jersey.")
Shawn Boburg, "Scrutiny On PA's Rule of Ethics: Port Authority Board Debates as Ex-Chairperson Sues," The Record, December 11, 2014, p. A-1. (David Samson sues in federal court claiming he should be exempt from legal ethics rules and only subject to PA ethics provisions that allow for his creative expenditures, i.e., thefts from the PA budget. Mr. Samson plans to visit Tel Aviv soon, with most of his property, just in case he finds it necessary to retire there, quickly. Now Mr. Samson can visit Cuba. "David Samson Resigns.")
Adam Clark, "Reported Sex Assaults Climbing," The Star Ledger, December 4, 2014, p. 1. (NJ leads the nation in forms of child sexual assaults, especially violations of children involving "prominent" members of the legal community: "New Jersey Welcomes Child Molesters!" and "New Jersey is the Home of Child Molesters" then "Edward M. De Sear, Esq. and New Jersey's Filth" and "New Jersey Superior Court Judge is a Child Molester" finally, "Trenton's Nasty Lesbian Love-Fest!" and "Deborah T. Poritz and Conduct Unbecoming to the Judiciary in New Jersey" and "Diana's Friend Goes to Prison!")
"Mr. Obama's Historic Move On Cuba," (Editorial) The New York Times, December 18, 2014, p. A38.
"Following months of secret negotiations with the Cuban government, President Obama on Wednesday announced sweeping changes to normalize relations with Cuba, a bold move that ends one of the most misguided chapters in American foreign policy." (NYT, 12-18-14, p. A38.)
Recognition of the "misguided" and -- as President Obama noted during his remarks "failed" -- fifty-year legislative efforts to FORCE another country to abide by what are (to them) foreign values and forms of political organization, caused the president to order the restoration of full diplomatic relations with Cuba. Well done, Mr. Obama.
Many of the provisions of the so-called "Embargo" and/or the Helms/Burton Act cannot be altered by Mr. Obama, unilaterally, or without Congressional support.
However, the president has done everything within his power to correct for what most people, including the Pope and European Union, agrees is a dismally counterproductive policy that hurts Americans and Cubans with the possible exception of a handful of Cuban-American anti-Castro activists in Miami and/or politicians in New Jersey and Florida exploiting "hostilities" between the two countries in order to extract money from older Cuban-Americans. ("Is Menendez For Sale?" and "Bribery in Union City, New Jersey" then "Marco Rubio Lies About His Past.")
One result of this dramatic change in policy is that Mr. Obama, Raul Castro, and Pope Francis have leaped to the top of the list of possible Nobel recipients in the next Peace Prize competition.
I am sure that the possible Nobel Prize was not a consideration in the development of this important and needed change of course in American and Cuban foreign policies. Raul may already be planning how to spend the two million dollars that comes with the award, allegedly, since the Cuban president is looking at apartments near South Beach, Miami -- or Dinseyworld, perhaps? ("Nihilists in Disneyworld.")
On the other hand, it would be difficult for the G.O.P. to criticize an Obama presidency that began and that may end with the receipt of a Nobel Prize for Peace in the world. ("For America to Lead Again: A Speech For President Barack Hussein Obama.")
Negotiations will allow for cooperation on a host of issues, including security matters that are of great concern to Americans.
This newly-valued cooperation is in the interest of both countries, and benefits the security of the entire region. And bilateral cooperation would also promote the free speech rights of dissidents in both countries. ("Justice For Mumia Abu-Jamal" and, again, "Time to End the Embargo Against Cuba.")
I certainly continue to face computer crime, denials of access to the Internet from my home laptop, as well as numerous other forms of ostracism and interference with, or threats against, my life and welfare from Right-wing groups that are, I believe, "affiliated with" corrupt authorities in New Jersey and Miami.
Mysteriously, local police and prosecutors in New York are unable to locate my address or phone number, despite providing both items to them with every letter I send via certified or overnight mail. ("Fidel Castro's 'History Will Absolve Me'" and "Havana Nights and C.I.A. Tapes.")
"The administration's decision to restore full diplomatic relations, take steps to remove Cuba from the State department's list of countries that sponsor terrorism and roll back restrictions on travel and trade is a change in direction that has been strongly supported by this [Editorial] page. The Obama administration is ushering in a transformational era for MILLIONS [emphasis added] of Cubans who have suffered as a result of 50 years of hostility between the two nations." (NYT, 12-18-14, p. A38.)
Will Mr. Obama's decision be reversed by a future U.S. president?
I doubt it.
Stability and predictability of presidential decisions, uncontaminated by fraud, would be threatened by such inconsistency. ("Is Union City, New Jersey Meyer Lansky's Whore House?" and "New Jersey is Lucky Luciano's Havana" then "New Jersey's Feces-Covered Supreme Court.")
Cuban-Americans frightened to speak publicly on the issue of peace admit (privately) that it is time to change U.S. policy on Cuba. ("Does Senator Menendez have mafia friends?")
I am sure that this much-needed and long overdue change in policy is partly aimed at halting or slowing-down the "out-of-control" train that is thuggish, Right-wing Cuban-American tactics on this issue to say nothing of Miami's influence in American politics that has hurt so many people (like me) with the temerity to disagree with Rubio, Menendez, Diaz-Balart, and Ros-Leghtinen along with the Cuban American National Foundation.
Intimidation must not be rewarded by Sony Pictures, nor by anyone in American political debate, much less when it comes to the free expression of dissenting views in the electronic public square. ("How censorship works in America.")
I will attempt to go to multiple public computers in order to complete this essay and continue writing for the foreseeable future:
"Administration officials recognize that Congress is unlikely to take complementary steps towards a healthier relationship with Cuba anytime soon, but this move will inevitably inform the debate about the merits of engagement. In all likelihood, history will prove Mr. Obama right." (NYT, 12-18-14, p. A38.)
