Cuban Revolution Responsible For 25,000 Eye Surgeries In Nicaragua - Page 7 - Political Fever

Donkey Jote · #61 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I agree with you. It is NOT a democratic process. It is communist and the people have no real voice.

And our own system is not as democratic as one may think it is.

Communism is not mutually exclusive with democracy. The people could vote for communism or socialism (and in the case of Cuba, probably would), but that doesn't take place.

GeneCosta · #62 (**permalink**) 07-03-2008, 11:38 AM

Whoa; what constitutes a "real election?" There is much to be said about reforming the political process in Cuba, but calling it a dictatorship is pure nonsense. Cuba is one of the only countries in the world where 16 year olds vote; there are annual elections. Officials from outside the communist party serve even in the highest council. Candidates are required not to campaign; they merely put their information and beliefs down, and the voter picks based on those specifications. If someone "wants to stop the revolution," they can spoil their ballots. So far, that has only counted for about 7% of the entire population.

The position Castro held was mostly ceremonial, like the Queen (who, technically, doesn't have to take down the government every time the PM loses favor). He didn't even have veto rights.

Donkey Jote · #63 (**permalink**) 07-03-2008, 12:14 PM

Sorry Gene, I trust Human Rights Watch's analysis more than yours.

Essential Background: Overview of human rights issues in Cuba (Human Rights Watch, 31-12-2005)

Jester · #64 (**permalink**) 07-03-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GeneCosta

Whoa; what constitutes a "real election?" There is much to be said about reforming the political process in Cuba, but calling it a dictatorship is pure nonsense. Cuba is one of the only countries in the world where 16 year olds vote; there are annual elections. Officials from outside the communist party serve even in the highest council. Candidates are required not to campaign; they merely put their information and beliefs down, and the voter picks based on those specifications. If someone "wants to stop the revolution," they can spoil their ballots. So far, that has only counted for about 7% of the entire population.

The position Castro held was mostly ceremonial, like the Queen (who, technically, doesn't have to take down the government every time the PM loses favor). He didn't even have veto rights.

Do you actually believe that the powers that be would allow the control they have to be compromised with public voting?? Cuba is a dictatorship with a bit of sugar coating so the people will swallow it without complaining. And if you do complain about the system, then say goodbye to life as you know it.

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