Fred has the right policy--for public consumption.
Would that he would use a current equivalent of Maximo Gomez/Felix Rodriguez to do a Che-a-cide Redux.
Posted on 01/13/2008 8:35:44 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
"United States policy must continue to stand with the Cuban people and against those who have oppressed, terrorized, and murdered so many Cubans over the past half-century. This was my position when I served in the Senate; it is my position today; it will be my position as President.
Fidel and Raul Castro are unaccountable dictators who can serve no role in Cuba’s future. We must continue supporting the growing internal opposition in Cuba while also denying the regime any source of funding that could prop up this cruel, illegitimate government. This means keeping current sanctions in place, and increasing our efforts to bring about change, until all political prisoners are freed, human rights and basic freedoms are restored, elections are held, civil society is established, and a working democracy exists in Cuba. Any actions or concessions prior to then will only embolden Cuba's tyrants and give the regime the opportunity to survive beyond the current dictators.
Cuba’s illegitimate leaders are enemies of the United States and the values of freedom and democracy we hold dear. They have consistently espoused anti-Americanism and opposed our interests around the world, and have sent their spies to the United States to infiltrate our government and communities. And a Cuban government aligned with Venezuela's dictator Hugo Chavez constitutes a real threat to America's interests, values and policies in the hemisphere. That is why the United States must remain steadfast in its position, articulated well by Cuban-American leaders now serving honorably in the United States Congress: no concessions until political prisoners are freed, basic human rights are restored, and free and fair elections are conducted so that the Cuban people are free to determine their own destinies."
http://www.babalublog.com/archives/007067.html
Fred ping!
Trade with Communist China and Vietnam is OK with him though?
“And a Cuban government aligned with Venezuela’s dictator Hugo Chavez constitutes a real threat to America’s interests, values and policies in the hemisphere.”
We have lots of trade with Venezuela. That’s OK too?
Kennedy said: Ich bin ein Berliner!
FRed says:¡Soy un cubano!
Fred has the right policy--for public consumption.
Would that he would use a current equivalent of Maximo Gomez/Felix Rodriguez to do a Che-a-cide Redux.
Babalublog is a FRiend to us at FreeRepublic and I sincerely return the feeling.
I have been to both China and Cuba and while Cuba is oppressive for its people it is not as have as oppressive as China.
Thus, if we can trade with the Communist Thugs in China, we can also trade with Cuba.
“We have lots of trade with Venezuela. That’s OK too?”
Unfortunately, yes. The alternatives, aside from sound-bites on FR and other forums, are not particularly helpful, given that none will remove Chavez from power.
I thought Kennedy said Ich bin ein Auslander - “I am a donut”. LOL
Hmm, I’ve looked high and low and I can’t find a single palce he states he has no problem with China and Vietnam....go figure...
The Huckster; “I didn’t know we had a problem with Cuba”.
Thanks Mike for losing Florida in advance. Clueless dolt.
Hmm, I’ve looked high and low and I can’t find a single palce he states he has no problem with Venezuela....go figure...
Yah. Apparently GovernmentIsTheProblem is advocating a new Cold War with China and Venezuela...
I guess GovernmentIsTheProblem has not heard the phrase, “Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer”. Can’t do that if you’re completely ignoring them.
I could be wrong though...:)
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