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ronnie624

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12. Actually, that post is absurd.

Reply to Puzzledtraveller (Reply #9)

Sat Jul 7, 2012, 12:21 AM

Jul 2012

The article refers to "a series of agreements between the two countries", not a relationship of dominance and submission. Claiming to find a parallel between China's role on the global stage and the voluminous history of U.S. imperialism is preposterous in the extreme. Surely upon further contemplation, that poster is embarrassed for posting such nonsense.

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Cuban President Raul Castro signs deals in China [View all] alp227 Jul 2012 OP

Good for Castro. Vidar Jul 2012 #1

It's only imperialism if the US does it. joshcryer Jul 2012 #2

What is imperialism? Might be more appropriate to explain. We're not mind-readers. n/t Judi Lynn Jul 2012 #3

the policy, practice, or advocacy of extending the power and dominion of a nation joshcryer Jul 2012 #4

Thanks Josh, you said it very well. Puzzledtraveller Jul 2012 #9

Actually, that post is absurd. ronnie624 Jul 2012 #12

Interesting Franker65 Jul 2012 #5

what the hell happened to the Monroe Doctrine? madrchsod Jul 2012 #6

Every one is doing business with Cuba but the US R Merm Jul 2012 #7

All because of the rich Cubans who exert political presure on our government.. I don't know why we demosincebirth Jul 2012 #8

Authoritarians seeking out Authoritarians. Mr.Turnip Jul 2012 #10

Sanctioning Cuba while giving favored nation status to China has always puzzled me. humblebum Jul 2012 #11

Cuba As Seen On A New 'People-To-People' Tour (PHOTOS) Judi Lynn Jul 2012 #13