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Originally posted by sc2099
@Canuck: Unless everything I leanred in University and from common sense was completely wrong, the average Cuban is pretty poor. I never said they were uncivilized. On the contrary, from what I gather they're as nice as the people from anywhere else on the planet. What I said was they lack basic resources. What good is socialized healthcare when you have to wait in line for your ration of beans and rice? For Heaven's sake, food has been rationed there since 1962.
Originally posted by whaaa
Now just who do you think will finance this boondoggle?
Who do you think the contractor will be for Disney in the Desert?
I find it ironic that Baghdad has no running water, limited electricity, no sewers or operating treatment plants but are starting to talk about tourism.
Sound like spin to you?? naaaahhhhh.....
Bend over American taxpayer, we're not quite thru with you yet....
Originally posted by JohnnyCanuck
Originally posted by sc2099
@Canuck: Unless everything I leanred in University and from common sense was completely wrong, the average Cuban is pretty poor. I never said they were uncivilized. On the contrary, from what I gather they're as nice as the people from anywhere else on the planet. What I said was they lack basic resources. What good is socialized healthcare when you have to wait in line for your ration of beans and rice? For Heaven's sake, food has been rationed there since 1962.
You know, I'd think more along the lines of humble than poor. Basic resources they have and on top of that they are getting medical and education. The DR, where neither is universal, I'd be more likely to call poor. Rationing doesn't mean starvation...the UK had rationing into the 60's I believe...certainly the late 50's. They go to Cuba too...
There is no comparison between Iraq and Cuba. As to archaeology, I know a little of the subject and you might want to consult the forums to see what the professionals think about the looting of museums, and the destruction of sites. Remember...the first duty of the occupying army was to protect the oil ministry while the museum turned into a free-for-all.
I'll enjoy the sands of Cuba (along with it's history and archaeology) instead, thanks. And if you want to help fix Cuba...look to your government to drop the embargo.
Originally posted by JohnnyCanuck
Originally posted by Rockpuck Oh .. I don't know ... how about Iraq's 80 BILLION dollar SURPLUS (after expense) that is yearly funding a massive sovereign wealth fund (investments).
Originally posted by BBTBE
reply to post by whaaa
Turkey, along with many other countries have lots of drinking tourists and they are mainly muslim countries, to think that all Muslims don't drink is a very stereotypical view. When I was last in Turkey I asked a Muslim about it and he said it is like a pair of scales, for everytime he drinks alcohol he must do something good to balance it out.
Originally posted by Rockpuck...Should we expect them to pay for us destroying them? how does that make sense.