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Re: Vote against/for...
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Mon, 11 Nov 2002 12:26:22 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal writes:

You go, spin doctor.  The cold war was a battle of idealogies-- Communism vs
Capitalism.  We won.

We are winning. It ain't over yet. There are still the PDRK and PRC to deal
with...

Don't forget Comrade Castro! Take a look at what communism provides for Cubans
in terms of healthcare and education:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/1908718.stm

"Ten years ago this system was being ridiculed everywhere. Now, the world is
not so sure."

You literary make me laugh out loud.  Scott, why do you suppose Cubans risk
their lives almost daily to try and land on US shores?  To escape world class
healthcare and education??  You think Cuba is doing well, eh?  Let's wait until
Castro finally kicks the bucket and Cuba opens up to world markets.  Let's see
how she will do with a little dose of free market economy.  We have been poised
to offer assistance for decades...

-John



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  Re: Vote against/for...
 
(...) John, this is pure dogma. Read the text again. (...) 1) Who has been stopping companies investing in Cuba? 2) The USA has a dire record in offering development and humanitarian aid to developing countries [~1.25 dollars per U.S. citizen in (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
  Re: Vote against/for...
 
(...) c /literary/literally/ (...) That's my guess... (if world class == "average" or even "median") (...) Apparently we're offering some as we speak. (URL) see all of them so far: (URL) and go through the calendar to choose them...) I know, I know, (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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(...) Don't forget Comrade Castro! Take a look at what communism provides for Cubans in terms of healthcare and education: (URL) years ago this system was being ridiculed everywhere. Now, the world is not so sure." Scott A (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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