During his rise to political prominence, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) frequently repeated a compelling version of his family’s history that had special resonance in South Florida. He was the “son of exiles,” he told audiences, Cuban Americans forced off their beloved island after “a thug,” Fidel Castro, took power.
But a review of documents — including naturalization papers and other official records — reveals that Rubio’s dramatic account of his family saga embellishes the facts. The documents show that Rubio’s parents came to the United States and were admitted for permanent residence more than 21 / 2 years before Castro’s forces overthrew the Cuban government and took power on New Year’s Day 1959.
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Most are Manufactured Senators
Rubio’s compelling family story embellishes facts, documents show; The Washington Post
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They aren't even Senators, none of them, in that a Senator should represent the state who sent him to Washington. Instead they are perverted Representatives, competing with the legitimate representatives of "the People" to see who can bribe you with your own money for votes. Any elected 'servant' is going to pander to who he is elected by, regardless what he says he will do. States have become spectators, they don't actually exist in the "union".
So, they're ALL phony.
I couldn't agree more.
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