Posted on 09/24/2004 7:46:17 PM PDT by Ptarmigan
An overwhelming majority of British MPs of all parties, including Prime Minister, Tony Blair, have made written statements declaring that they would not support any military action against Cuba by the United States. They illustrate the gulf between US foreign policy and the views of members of the British House of Commons.
A report issued today, reveals that 79% of MPs, who responded to letters from their constituents on the question of aggressive US policy towards Cuba, stated that not only would they not support US military action, but that they also thought the Bush administration should change its policies towards the island.
The vast majority of the 402 MPs who replied in writing also believed that US foreign policy had caused hardship for 11 million Cubans and damaged the country’s economy.
The survey was conducted in response to the increasingly hostile stance of the Bush administration towards the island. In the run up to November’s presidential elections, Bush and senior members of his administration have been courting the anti-Castro Cuban-American voters in the key election state of Florida.”
Peter Hain, Leader of the Commons, in a letter to one constituent stated: “I am absolutely opposed to military action being taken against Cuba and also opposed to the continuing blockade of Cuba by the United States. I visited Cuba two years ago and was very impressed with the social advances that have been made despite all the pressure from the US.”
Cuba Solidarity Campaign Director Rob Miller said today: “The responses that we have from a majority of British MPs send a clear message to President Bush that military aggression towards Cuba is one US foreign policy issue that Britain would not support.
“With the backing of these responses we are asking Tony Blair to send the Bush administration a clear message that Britain does not support its policy on Cuba, and to work to foster better relations between Cuba and Britain at this dangerous time.”
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How much longer can Castro live ?
Why Britian is under the impression that we're up to something with Cuba leads me to believe that they've got too much free time on their hands.
What war?
More from the European wackos.
Are we going to war with Cuba?
I don't support British troops in Iceland.
Uh, we care? We could sit on our coasts and melt Cuba into the ocean,,,we need the Brits permission? What, we are going to "storm" the island with boots on the ground?
Is this even on our radar screen?
They must be getting bored in the House of Commons (I love how rowdy they get, it's quite entertaining!)
"I visited Cuba two years ago and was very impressed with the social advances that have been made despite all the pressure from the US.”
yes - prison buildings as social advances.
The Europeans have been propping up Castro for years. Without their support, he'd have been overthrown by his own people years ago.
The Brits must have a lot of free time on their hands if they have to worry about the U.S. invading Cuba.
"Illustrates the gulf?" WTF?!
Did I miss something? Is the 82nd preparing to drop in downtown Havana?
I guess the Europeans believe Castro when he says we are going to attack. Either that, or the Europeans know something we don't, i.e. that Castro is going to attack us.
I sure hope so.
We were, until the Brits let the cat out of the bag. Now our surprise is ruined. Thanks a lot, you so and so limey do-gooders!
If we are to go to war against Cuba...lets do it with the Florida National Guard. We need Dan Rather to be in position in Havana...to do live interviews. And we need lots of booze for the party afterwards...make it Cuban Rum. We'd have to make it the 51st state...and install a military governor for 4 years to ensure stability.
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