Does anyone have a good rebuttal for why a command economy cannot simply legislate its way to first world status?

I still think he is American. We do have immigrants from the US, you know. In fact, we probably have immigrants from just about every country on earth. We are a multi-cultural society. I haven't come across an Eskimo yet, but give it time!

As an aside, I'm amazed that this thread is now as long as it is! I still haven't seen a cogent argument as to why the US is keeping up its ban on Cuba.

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Virgil

Bitterness and revenge for the nationalization of American companies on Cuba.

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It all comes down to this on election day: Are you a racist, or do you look down on spastics?

Castro's Cuba has been long known to have machinated Terrorist training for Libyan and Palestinian hijackers, suicide bombers and more.

This is one reason why Castro is not considered to be an infidel. He is just Fidel to al Qaeda, Iran or Hezbollah. Castro is an ally of Terrorist mullahs.



Cuba should never have normalize relationships with the US and China's status should be reviewed.

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United We Stand.

Indeed.

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"Peace is our Profession"

"Human law must rest its authority ultimately upon the authority of that law which is Divine. . . . Far from being rivals or enemies, religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistants.
" - James Wilson, U. S. Supreme Court Justice and Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

Because Cuba's run by a Commie Pinko US hating dictator. Any more silly questions?

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"Peace is our Profession"

"Human law must rest its authority ultimately upon the authority of that law which is Divine. . . . Far from being rivals or enemies, religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistants.
" - James Wilson, U. S. Supreme Court Justice and Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

That's true too. We don't appreciate commies taking $Millions worth of US property.

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"Peace is our Profession"

"Human law must rest its authority ultimately upon the authority of that law which is Divine. . . . Far from being rivals or enemies, religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistants.
" - James Wilson, U. S. Supreme Court Justice and Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

By george, Wallaroo, I think you've got it!

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Virgil

As opposed to the US-loving dicators? Not a cogent argument. Especially as you trade every day with people who don't like your form of government, or your government, come to that.

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Virgil

You know what the nice thing about "free trade"? We are free to trade with whomever the fuck we choose to trade with without having to worry about what people living in OZ think.

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"Peace is our Profession"

"Human law must rest its authority ultimately upon the authority of that law which is Divine. . . . Far from being rivals or enemies, religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistants.
" - James Wilson, U. S. Supreme Court Justice and Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

It has nothing to do with this, and the argument Enigma is looking for has been offered already. The embargo is kept for only one reason. Electoral politics. Florida is important in the national races, and the Cuban expat population there is an important part of Florida politics. It is as simple as that.

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Thank you, Gort. I had forgotten that aspect of it. However, I do think that Wallaroo has also given a convincing explanation.

If yu remember, when the US recognised 'mainland' China, the rulers of Formosa (now Taiwan - although it seems to have changed its name again) were furious. But their anger didn't stop it going ahead. Although I do admit it isn't quite the same situation with those expats in Florida.

As an aside, back when Chaing Kai Chek was deposed by the people and fled to Formosa, the US soldiers set to guard Madame Chaing were not impressed that she clapped her hands together to summon them! A bit of trivia which stuck in my 'hard-drive'!

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Virgil

JP, I don't normally acknowledge unnecessarily rude and impolite remarks directed at me. Up until now you wouldn't have known that, so I am just letting you know.

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Virgil

really? how interesting. I guess that explains why he launched an attack on Australia a while back - although he seemed to be pretty ill informed about the current situation, and was relying mainly on information that was at least 20 years out of date.

And Enigma - if he learnt his English in the US/from an American he could make the same mistakes. I've seen similar things in the way some Koreans I know write.

His extremism makes me think he's a fraud - especially if he is an ex pat Cuban. I'm not saying those sentiments aren't alive and well in Cuba - but I think they would be relatively rare for Cubans outside their country. Most expats/refuseniks who have fled their countries of origin tend to be quite critical of the way things are back there - even though they may criticise the host country to the point where you feel like telling them to bloody well go home.

And I doubt there are many Cubans in Australia who have left their country on friendly terms.... if he's second generation ... it still doesn't really fit.

Excellent 'sleuthing', daisym. Even one of the 'opposite number' posters sent me a PM laughing at the fact that laca had stated that I was " CIA agent and FBI something or other". Talk about ironic!

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Virgil