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Fearing U.S. Attack, Cuba Readies Troops
AP via SFGate.com ^
| 08/05/2006
| By VANESSA ARRINGTON
Posted on 08/05/2006 8:49:17 AM PDT by oxcart
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To: Cringing Negativism Network
Reagan should have took these guys out. The Cuban people deserve better.
To: ChicagoConservative27
I haven't read through all the comments, but I doubt they fear a US attack nearly as much as they fear an internal revolution. So they prepare the troops to defend against an internal coup and blame Bush by claiming they fear an invasion from the US. Sounds like proof the island's still run by democrats.
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posted on
08/05/2006 9:12:40 AM PDT
by
Richard Kimball
(The most important thing is sincerity. Once you can fake that, everything else is easy.)
To: RoadTest
Bingo!
And to use those troops to suppress any vassals that still decide to get uppity.
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posted on
08/05/2006 9:13:39 AM PDT
by
Gondring
(If "Conservatives" now want to "conserve" our Constitution away, then I must be a Preservative!)
To: oxcart
Castro must be dying!
Quick quick look away!!!!! America is attacking us!
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posted on
08/05/2006 9:13:42 AM PDT
by
Red6
To: oxcart
The White House has insisted no such threat exists, with press secretary Tony Snow dismissing the suggestion that the United States would attack the island as "absurd."
Well that's a cue to China to have some free reign! I can't believe we would categorically rule out freeing the people of Cuba if the opportunity arises in a power vacuum - yes, they would be more appreciative than a certain Middle East country!
To: RoadTest
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posted on
08/05/2006 9:14:56 AM PDT
by
oxcart
(Journalism [Sic])
To: oxcart
It most likely means that Castro is dead or terminal and the fight for the power within Cuban commie elite is getting nasty.
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posted on
08/05/2006 9:22:53 AM PDT
by
alecqss
To: alecqss
>"It most likely means that Castro is dead or terminal and the fight for the power within Cuban commie elite is getting nasty."Maybe someone gave Fidel a little extra special medicine in his IV drip!
When you surround yourself with murderers.... you act like Saint Joseph Stalin (blessed be his name to Dimocraps)!
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posted on
08/05/2006 9:31:36 AM PDT
by
rawcatslyentist
(I'd rather be carrying a shotgun with Dick, than riding shotgun with a Kennedyl! *-0(:~{>)
To: Richard Kimball
"I haven't read through all the comments, but I doubt they fear a US attack nearly as much as they fear an internal revolution"
- EXACTAMUNDO!
I spent a vacation in Cuba a few years ago and had a guided tour of Havana. We passed the Swiss Embassy (which represents the US in that country). The Embassy grounds take up almost a city block, completely surrounded by about a 10 foot wall with guards stationed every 30 feet. When I asked why there were so many guards, I was told it was not to defend the Swiss from potential protesters, but they were there to prevent Cubans from, "going over the wall" to seek asylum.
To: alecqss
Anybody seen Raul lately? The supposed heir hasn't even appeared - I wonder if there was a military coup and somebody took out Raul, as well.
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posted on
08/05/2006 9:39:45 AM PDT
by
livius
To: oxcart
Cuba does not have to worry at this time. The canoe designated to be used against her, should the need arise, is in the repair shop being refit for new paddles.
To: gate2wire
Hahahaha...The mouse that roared?Don't laugh, they beat us last time.
To: bigjoesaddle
spel chek, dude, spel chek.
To: ChicagoConservative27
Let the paranoia begin. Yeppers
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posted on
08/05/2006 9:44:25 AM PDT
by
Fiddlstix
(Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
To: oxcart
Cubans interviewed on state-run media also said Friday they would fight to the death against any invaders from the north, while the Communist Party daily Granma said, "We Cubans are prepared for the defense" of the island.
To: Allegra
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posted on
08/05/2006 9:50:46 AM PDT
by
MikefromOhio
(aka MikeinIraq)
To: oxcart
it fears a U.S. attack during Fidel Castro's health crisis.
If theres any attack its going to be led by legions of Rush Limbaugh cigar afficionados targeting the tobacco fields........Thats all Cuba has thats of any worth.
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posted on
08/05/2006 10:01:57 AM PDT
by
Hot Tabasco
(Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors - and miss.)
To: oxcart
...Defense Minister Raul Castro, has mobilized citizen defense militias and asked military reservists to check in daily. To make sure they are not in possession of any improvised floatation devices.
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posted on
08/05/2006 10:10:45 AM PDT
by
uglybiker
(Don't blame me. I didn't make you stupid.)
To: oxcart
Sounds to me like Castro is about to leave this life. A fact that might cuase an uprising among the natives. So therefore the commie's mobilize the troops so they don't get taken by surprise.
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posted on
08/05/2006 10:12:00 AM PDT
by
bilhosty
(to hell with ABCNNBCBS)
To: Hot Tabasco
They will pale in comparison to the legions of old car nuts looking for parts! ;-)
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posted on
08/05/2006 10:13:57 AM PDT
by
uglybiker
(Don't blame me. I didn't make you stupid.)
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