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EX500rider

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112. Not the least bit "disproven" except in your mind.

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 05:39 PM

Apr 2016

here's the truth about it:

Cuba is a totalitarian communist state headed by General Raul Castro and a cadre of party loyalists. Raul Castro replaced his brother Fidel Castro as chief of state, president of Cuba, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces on February 24, 2008. Fidel Castro had served as President of the Council of State and Council of Ministers and his brother Raul had served as First Vice President of both bodies as well as Minister of Defense.

Since 1965 Cuba has been governed by a highly centralized system headed by the Communist Party of Cuba (Partido Comunista de Cuba—PCC), which is the only authorized political party and rules as “the highest leading force of society and the State,” according to the constitution. The party monopolizes all government positions, including judicial offices. Though not a formal requirement, party membership is a de facto prerequisite for high-level official positions and professional advancement in most areas, although non-party members are sometimes allowed to serve in the National Assembly. The Communist Party or one of its subsidiaries vets candidates for any elected office.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/cuba/government.htm

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Fidel Castro Gives Rare Speech Saying He Will Soon Die [View all] Purveyor Apr 2016 OP

I don't wish death on anyone, but please... anytime now, Mr. Castro, is fine with us. nt phazed0 Apr 2016 #1

You're just a bundle of cold war resentment, aren't you? maxsolomon Apr 2016 #4

Not really, was before my time. phazed0 Apr 2016 #12

are you sure you're on the right website? maxsolomon Apr 2016 #50

Aye, Democratic Underground, not Marxist/Lenin Underground. nt phazed0 Apr 2016 #51

Speak for yourself. Mika Apr 2016 #5

Of course I could be speaking of the 1 Million phazed0 Apr 2016 #11

Another Cuba "expert" I see. Mika Apr 2016 #13

It's right from Wikipedia, lol. phazed0 Apr 2016 #25

He's been back and forth for years, has lived there, has family there, has worked there, Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #54

Don't have anything against Cuba, never said I did.. phazed0 Apr 2016 #59

I like the way you quickly and creatively moved the goalposts... LanternWaste Apr 2016 #63

Welcome to point it out.. phazed0 Apr 2016 #64

Who takes over? In the event of his death while in office, the President's successor is the VP. Mika Apr 2016 #65

Will do.. phazed0 Apr 2016 #67

I understand. We've been surrounded by cold war propaganda, re: Cuba. To this day. Mika Apr 2016 #77

Thank you for your time and compassionate responses. phazed0 Apr 2016 #82

Wikipedia. Lulz. a la izquierda Apr 2016 #56

Wanting a Dictatorship to end is a "pre-1991" mindset? phazed0 Apr 2016 #60

Here's a few ... Mika Apr 2016 #71

...and the counting is SO much faster when you limit the candidates... brooklynite Apr 2016 #95

Can you detail how the candidates are limited? Mika Apr 2016 #99

Look, face it, they had 1 guy in charge for about 50 years.. EX500rider Apr 2016 #102

Maybe you didn't really study nor investigate in detail, nor participate as I did & do in Cuba. Mika Apr 2016 #104

Name a high ranking government member who is not a member of the Communist Party. EX500rider Apr 2016 #108

Only about 17 percent of the assembly men and women claim to be affiliated with the Communist party Mika Apr 2016 #111

So in other words, you can't name a high ranking official who is not a member of the communist party EX500rider Apr 2016 #113

The United States always loved a right-wing dictator in Paraguay, Alfredo Stroessner,35 yrs in power Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #126

This thread is neither about the US or Paraguay in case u didn't notice. EX500rider Apr 2016 #128

The post relates to your "they had 1 guy in charge for about 50 years." Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #132

Connecting clear dots is easier for those not in denial. eom Mika Apr 2016 #136

"Nomination" assemblies? Prohibition of Party organizing? no thanks. brooklynite Apr 2016 #105

Nomination assemblies are elected. Their purpose is to validate the candidate's qualifications .... Mika Apr 2016 #106

If you don't do it crooked, sleazy, and throw tons of money around, apparently some don't like it. Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #123

There's PLENTY of back and forth between competing candidates. Mika Apr 2016 #125

Much more sense of community, of important things happening which involve them all, Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #134

"Us?" To bad you let the propagandists do your "thinking" for you. Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #8

Some prefer coke snorting frat boys or Goldwater girls to be leaders. Mika Apr 2016 #14

Gotta recognize their handiwork in Iraq, and in Honduras. Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #135

Once both Castro's are gone then Cuba can finally finish their revolution. nt hack89 Apr 2016 #2

Exactly eissa Apr 2016 #7

A society with wildly corrupt politicians? How nice. No doubt that's what Jos� Mart� envisioned! Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #33

We know our system is corrupt eissa Apr 2016 #48

Nothing about leftist dissent in the US is particularly accepted. Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #49

Batista ran on a Communist supported ticket. Mika Apr 2016 #81

Batista was around, either directly, or behind the scenes so LONG, considering he started in 1932! Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #140

It's unlikely that he gives this speech often n/t LiberalEsto Apr 2016 #3

How many US presidents did he outlive after coming to power? KansDem Apr 2016 #6

He has not outlived four out of the last five. former9thward Apr 2016 #9

So FDR was a ruthless dictator? Mika Apr 2016 #15

Still pushing that same tired bullshit I see. Throd Apr 2016 #17

Mentioning that Cuba has progressed is fighting the cold war? Mika Apr 2016 #20

In the near future the Cuban people will get the revelution they deserve. Throd Apr 2016 #22

Cuba has a mixed socialist economy now. Mika Apr 2016 #24

Whatever, Baghdad Bob, keep keeping it real. Throd Apr 2016 #29

Now all they need is a true multi-party political system hack89 Apr 2016 #53

So, you want party honchos to pick candidates in smokey backroom deals. Gotcha. Mika Apr 2016 #68

And yet no individual can challenge the supremacy of the Communist Party, correct? hack89 Apr 2016 #70

Oh yes there can. Except he wouldn't receive any party's largesse. Mika Apr 2016 #72

So an individual can organize and raise money to oppose the Communist Party hack89 Apr 2016 #73

The communist party doesn't run. No party runs candidates on a party platform. Mika Apr 2016 #74

It is going to be a horrible shock to many when the short circuited revolution is restarted hack89 Apr 2016 #75

Good to see you repeating the same old shop-worn canards again. And again. And again. Mika Apr 2016 #79

When do you think the first Cuban MacDonalds will be built? nt hack89 Apr 2016 #80

I haven't put any thought into it. Screw McDonalds. Mika Apr 2016 #83

You know there is a tremendous pend up desire in Cuba for consumer goods and services hack89 Apr 2016 #84

I look forward to MTV's "Havana Cabana Beachfest Blowout" in 2020. Throd Apr 2016 #85

I like to pretend I know what people deserve too. LanternWaste Apr 2016 #66

You forgot to mention bias. You're slipping. Throd Apr 2016 #78

Thats between you and elijah, buddy. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #86

FDR did not have term limits. former9thward Apr 2016 #18

No. I am not discussing the straw men you bring. I am discussing Cuba. Mika Apr 2016 #21

The Castros run a repressive dictatorship. former9thward Apr 2016 #31

No one runs against the Castros Reter Apr 2016 #37

How do you know this? Do you have proof? Mika Apr 2016 #42

Yeah, two commies running to the Left of each other Reter Apr 2016 #43

Cuba's economy is a mixed economy. Mika Apr 2016 #44

Your comments sound so wildly strange. Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #88

Just spotted this link regarding the elections. Glad to be able to snatch it away for future ref. Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #120

Like this one... Mika Apr 2016 #121

That's so blatant, so right in-your-face to Cubans. It's perverted, buying "Judases." Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #138

I saw her sitting-in in the middle of a busy intersection in Havana, during O's visit. Mika Apr 2016 #139

Day-ummmm! So she got the bright idea of protesting in the middle of the street, Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #141

I think you meant "outlast in office" nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #10

You're correct KansDem Apr 2016 #52

Jimmy and Bill are still relevant politically. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #57

Yeah, that tends to happen when you appoint yourself dictator-for-life NuclearDem Apr 2016 #16

Comments like that tend to come from the underinformed. Mika Apr 2016 #19

And Pyongyang looks just like Baltimore. NuclearDem Apr 2016 #27

Bye bye troll Mika Apr 2016 #28

I'll just head back to my decadent, capitalist Western imperialist lifestyle. NuclearDem Apr 2016 #32

Trolls have only a few posts Reter Apr 2016 #38

Not true. pintobean Apr 2016 #40

This is why I used troll ... Mika Apr 2016 #41

Jury results pintobean Apr 2016 #47

What towns do look like Baltimore? Do you want to share any links? n/t Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #39

You've appointed yourself dictator-for-life? Congratulations. Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author NuclearDem Apr 2016 #45

No, thanks. NuclearDem Apr 2016 #46

Oh. Family fled Latvia makes you an "expert" on Cuba. Mika Apr 2016 #89

Oh, didn't say it made me an expert on Cuba. NuclearDem Apr 2016 #91

When the strongest dictators die there really isn't anyone to replace them lunatica Apr 2016 #23

Hmmm. Waiting for over 60 years for the spy plane photos of Cuba's gulags and prison camps. Mika Apr 2016 #26

Wow, you've got dictator fever! You must have believed every propaganda ort in existance. Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #35

? lunatica Apr 2016 #114

A very great man yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #30

90 years too late Reter Apr 2016 #36

I'm going to Cuba in August... a la izquierda Apr 2016 #55

I recently got back from Cuba. Mika Apr 2016 #69

...because you were going to stop in and say hello? brooklynite Apr 2016 #96

From his mouth to his Maker's ear. nt COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #58

I consider him one of the great men of the 20th Century. Redwoods Red Apr 2016 #61

The right-wingers always ignore the fact the US has banned US citizens' travel to Cuba for decades! Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #62

The US dictates that Americans can't go to Cuba w/o meeting requirements. Mika Apr 2016 #90

And what do Cuban's have to do to travel to the US? EX500rider Apr 2016 #92

They have to pass a US immigration BG check. If they can't Wet Foot Dry Foot is their alternative. Mika Apr 2016 #97

Actually the Reporters without Borders dismal ranking is last year. EX500rider Apr 2016 #100

Tell us how many observers Rw/oB has in Cuba? Mika Apr 2016 #107

Right, it's all a big lie, they have a free press & internet....lol EX500rider Apr 2016 #109

When I'm in Cuba I pick up the Sun Sentinel, NYT, Guardian, etc etc, all available on news stands. Mika Apr 2016 #110

Not the least bit "disproven" except in your mind. EX500rider Apr 2016 #112

The constitution has been updated. GS is clueless on this topic. Mika Apr 2016 #115

The Soviet Union had a great Constitution also.. EX500rider Apr 2016 #119

Guess what? Cuba isn't the Soviet Union. Mika Apr 2016 #127

You're right.... EX500rider Apr 2016 #129

What does that mean, "could put someone in space and still support Cuba?" n/t Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #142

It's means Russia could afford a space program AND still support Cuba. EX500rider Apr 2016 #148

How many countries do you think the US taxpayers are asked to support? n/t Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #156

Lots....we feed and help people all over the world. yea for us. EX500rider Apr 2016 #159

It means nothing. Mika Apr 2016 #154

Glad to see that link. I'm certain I've seen that in action. Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #155

Why are you forgetting the HUNDREDS of people who die trying to cross from Mexico, Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #145

The point being that they can leave their countries, they aren't large open air prisons like Cuba.. EX500rider Apr 2016 #147

So from whom are they "fleeing," anyway? Your "open air prison" is a late arrival Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #151

When you are forced to leave a country like this: EX500rider Apr 2016 #157

How can Cuba possibly survive? brooklynite Apr 2016 #94

The elected Assemblies are the leadership in Cuba. Mika Apr 2016 #98

During the Marcos Dictatorship there was a legislature too... brooklynite Apr 2016 #101

Guess what? Cuba isn't the Philippines. Mika Apr 2016 #103

Yes, the two brothers were just HUGE guys, and they had great big guns. Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #150

A great man by any measure yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #76

I'm surprised he's still alive. Zira Apr 2016 #87

As someone who's lived in a dictatorship, I won't be sorry to see him go. brooklynite Apr 2016 #93

Dont TELL us, show us. MFM008 Apr 2016 #116

Random thought matt819 Apr 2016 #117

It took 188 years after the US revolution for it to become fully democratic. Mika Apr 2016 #118

They may have "enshrined" it but if you can only leave the country by raft.. EX500rider Apr 2016 #122

What??? Mika Apr 2016 #124

So you think most of the Cuban who came here in the late '70's flew? lol EX500rider Apr 2016 #130

I don't think it. I know it. You know nothing about this topic. Why continue to sling shit? Mika Apr 2016 #131

The point was more if Cuba was so great they wouldn't all be trying to leave. EX500rider Apr 2016 #133

ALL? Mika Apr 2016 #137

Righttt...2 people on the entire DU think Cuba is a vibrant democracy...how old are you? lol EX500rider Apr 2016 #149

Still waiting for you to post something of value. Mika Apr 2016 #152

"Still waiting for you to post something of value." ditto EX500rider Apr 2016 #158

You can only leave by raft. So odd you try to sell that to anyone. Most people should know better. Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #153

Lol.... Yeah. Sure. Adrahil Apr 2016 #144

Why not learn a little US history? Mika Apr 2016 #146

The Cuban revolutionary government started January, 1959, the fighting started in 1953. n/t Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #143