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Latin America

Warpy

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7. Agreed, and I hope it's setting the stage

Reply to Marksman_91 (Reply #5)

Sat Sep 14, 2013, 07:30 PM

Sep 2013

for liberalization into a mixed economy when the Castro brothers are gone. In any case, Raul seems to have a looser fist than Fidel did.

Messy, mixed economies are the only ones that can be both competitive and compassionate, the only ones that have a chance to work for the greatest number of people.

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La Habana in 20 Minutes [View all] Marksman_91 Sep 2013 OP

It actually looks a bit more prosperous Warpy Sep 2013 #1

This prosperity is likely due to the government loosening its grip in the economy Marksman_91 Sep 2013 #5

Agreed, and I hope it's setting the stage Warpy Sep 2013 #7

That documentary is repulsive! Holy shit! $800k houses for sale! joshcryer Sep 2013 #9

My sarcasm meter is off the charts! N/t Marksman_91 Sep 2013 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Daniel537 Sep 2013 #13

My God! La Pachanga! joshcryer Sep 2013 #11

Impressive. ocpagu Sep 2013 #2

Oh, wow. How thoughtful. The developer built a nice wall for a better view Judi Lynn Sep 2013 #3

^ See my post responding to Warpy n/t Marksman_91 Sep 2013 #6

They are privatizing real estate to solve the housing mess Castro created Socialistlemur Sep 2013 #4

Varadero is evidence of the class system. joshcryer Sep 2013 #8

Except some people apparently have $800,500 houses. joshcryer Sep 2013 #10