they don't have political parties.  That's a criminal act.  Everybody has to belong to the Commie party, and they have to report to a block captain as to how good a commie they are.  the block capitan comes into their home and does a progress report with them every week.  if you piss him off you are punished with less food coupons, you can lose your job, and if you actually try to oppose castro you go to jail.  it's moderate in that they don't have 10% of the population being paid informers to the Secret police (E Germany) or kill 40% of their population (kampuchea) or beat priests to death (Poland) or put all kids into orphanages (romania, mao's china) so I guess it's "progressive" communism.  but it still sucks.

"can't argue that! looky what it did for Pinochet's Argentina. And BOY!!! Are they grateful!"

Pinochet was chili. I think you mean Per

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/04/17/should-the-us-open-the-door-to-cuba/

Like i said a very good start

The goal of U.S. policy toward Cuba should be to support the emergence of a Cuban state where the Cuban people determine the political and economic future of their country through democratic means. A great lesson of democracy is that it cannot be imposed; it must come from within. Our policy should encompass the political, economic and diplomatic tools that are needed to help the Cuban people find the political space that is essential to engage in and direct the politics of their country.A policy of constructive and critical engagement--while having as a goal evolution to a peaceful and democratic Cuba--does not promise an overnight metamorphosis. It is a process, a pathway with various detours and obstacles that over time arrives at its destination. It will take Cuban cooperation to achieve a real improvement in relations, but we should not publicly link the initiatives to specific actions of the Cuban government. Doing so would give the Cuban hierarchy a veto over our policy. Rather, the United States should act on its assessment of internal developments on the island and how best to advance a democratic Cuba.

Frenzy
My President is black, infact hes half white so even in a racist mind hes half right

Wow someone's motivated by political principles rather than pragmatism. That's what's wrong with the world today. "You don't satisfy our beliefs. Therefore no business with you!"

Well, if Cuba's market opened it would pwn the economy of some Caribbean islands allied to the US.

> Blind Guardian wrote:

> You're right, I need to defend my value-based decision of not supporting slavery by purchasing the products it produces. Imagine how horrible the world would be if no one made slavery profitable!>

I purchase products from slave labor (Nike) all the time, and without a second thought. The only people who care are people with a hyperactive and misfired empathy. In fact, it should be considered a psychological illness, and sadly a lot of liberals have it.

> avogadro wrote:

> you have a psychological illness for paying the extra money for "nike" brand shoes.>

...

Brands = Status
Status = Power
Power = Get laid free card

> Blind Guardian wrote:

> hahaha

For your information, in case it takes you a few years before you reach a basic sociology course:
The wealthy do not wear brand labels like signs. Eeeeeeeeever. Only poor idiots dumb enough to embrace the marketing that targets poor idiots do. The more you know.

Now if you are targetting poor idiots who are similarly indoctrinated to think that cheap brand names = status, then I suppose it might get you those whores. Watch out for herpes though. And the HIV. And a host of other infections such whores will share with you. If you ever succeed in your quest to get laid by trash.

lol That's not true. The wealthy wear and use the most expensive things of all. From Viking kitchen appliances, to plasma HD TV screens, mercedes and lexus cars, dolce and gabana clothes, gucci bags, etc. etc.

i wouldnt know, justinian; my giant dick is the only get laid free card i ever use

nike brand shoes though? that seems like a bit of a stretch

its horrible in high school they used to make fun of me in gym class and call me the human tripod   its horrible, i cant wear shorts when its hot out.

and now, i dont need to whip it out for it to be noticeable.

>Brands = Status
>Status = Power
>Power = Get laid free card

In da ghetto

Trying to be that analytical about sex just means you'll never be any good at it.