Comments on: White House hopefuls on Castro's resignation http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-564098 Chris Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:53:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-564098 I agree with the comment above mine. While a Raoul succession will yield some differences in Cuban policy, it will ultimately be another Castro regime. Sure, there are Cuban Americans who are entirely rejective of Castro. But, why does it seem that the natively Cuban people aren't celebrating as fondly as we are? I think it shows just how Castroism has become so embedded in Cuba's culture. In the end, the Cubans have to act as a people. Can they? It doesn't seem like we will know at least until after Raoul. I agree with the comment above mine. While a Raoul succession will yield some differences in Cuban policy, it will ultimately be another Castro regime. Sure, there are Cuban Americans who are entirely rejective of Castro. But, why does it seem that the natively Cuban people aren't celebrating as fondly as we are? I think it shows just how Castroism has become so embedded in Cuba's culture. In the end, the Cubans have to act as a people. Can they? It doesn't seem like we will know at least until after Raoul.

]]> By: bjpoole http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-564046 bjpoole Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:49:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-564046 Who really cares. Lets start putting America first. We have trillion dollar budgets, China carrying out debt, energy prices out of controll, health care out of reach of manny Americans. When we are taken care of then I'll worry about Cuba. Who really cares. Lets start putting America first. We have trillion dollar budgets, China carrying out debt, energy prices out of controll, health care out of reach of manny Americans. When we are taken care of then I'll worry about Cuba.

]]> By: Here in Britain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-563949 Here in Britain Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:42:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-563949 I just hope your country starts to allow US citizens and travel to Cuba to see for themselves the problems your country's sanctions have caused the Cuban people. It's about time US politicians stood up to the ultra-right wing Cuban emigres and told them where to get off. I just hope your country starts to allow US citizens and travel to Cuba to see for themselves the problems your country's sanctions have caused the Cuban people.

It's about time US politicians stood up to the ultra-right wing Cuban emigres and told them where to get off.

]]> By: Matthew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-563926 Matthew Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:41:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-563926 As usual, Mike Huckabee's answer is the only one that really says anything or addresses the real problem. The others just parrot all the obvious lines in their own respective styles. As usual, Mike Huckabee's answer is the only one that really says anything or addresses the real problem. The others just parrot all the obvious lines in their own respective styles.

]]> By: Bukky, Baltimore http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-563596 Bukky, Baltimore Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:18:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-563596 Jason There is NO difference. Only that we are american and we feel that we can do what we want. It not Ok to hold people w/o Due process or Trial IF you want to do that, THEN you can't moan and groan about the likes of Ahmadinejad, Putin, Chavez, and Castro. Jason

There is NO difference. Only that we are american and we feel that we can do what we want. It not Ok to hold people w/o Due process or Trial IF you want to do that, THEN you can't moan and groan about the likes of Ahmadinejad, Putin, Chavez, and Castro.

]]> By: Tom Wittmann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-563561 Tom Wittmann Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:16:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-563561 WILL You hit the nail, especially when considering: He is stepping down as President and Commander, not as Chief of the Party. And as long he is able to send messages to the Cuban people, were he is, contrary to what the ultraright Cuban extremist in Miami say, amply supported (not so the other bonzos of the Party) nothing will change and RAUL will do excatly waht FIDEL wants. WILL

You hit the nail, especially when considering:

He is stepping down as President and Commander, not as Chief of
the Party. And as long he is able to send messages to the Cuban
people, were he is, contrary to what the ultraright Cuban extremist
in Miami say, amply supported (not so the other bonzos of the Party)
nothing will change and RAUL will do excatly waht FIDEL wants.

]]> By: tmd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-563481 tmd Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:11:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-563481 Live it to Hillary to turn this event into a campaign speech. "I will be that President". Live it to Hillary to turn this event into a campaign speech. "I will be that President".

]]> By: Bukky, Baltimore http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-563448 Bukky, Baltimore Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:08:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-563448 Isnt China a commnunist nation. Why araent they under an embargo/ Didnt Saudi Arabia just try to jail a woman for BEING raped, and arent they puting another to death claiming she's a witch? You ask why the world hates us. Dont most people hate Hypocrites? Isnt China a commnunist nation. Why araent they under an embargo/

Didnt Saudi Arabia just try to jail a woman for BEING raped, and arent they puting another to death claiming she's a witch?

You ask why the world hates us. Dont most people hate Hypocrites?

]]> By: Independant http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-563398 Independant Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:05:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-563398 CNN , You put it out , an Nbc follows up. Know you will not print this. You CNN ? Who could put up with OBAMA for 4 years < CNN an NBC . CNN , You put it out , an Nbc follows up.

Know you will not print this.

You CNN

? Who could put up with OBAMA for 4 years < CNN an NBC .

]]> By: Praetorian, Ft. Myers, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-563341 Praetorian, Ft. Myers, FL Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:02:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-563341 Will...here's why When all belly buttons appear the same. You've got to seek out the ones with the moles and lint--to determine the most beautiful. Will...here's why

When all belly buttons appear the same.

You've got to seek out the ones with the moles and lint–to determine the most beautiful.

]]> By: Bert Garskof http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-563206 Bert Garskof Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:54:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-563206 I too hope that the winds of progressive change blow down Cuban repressive policies but I hope this change leaves in place positive aspects of Fidel's tenure such as the best health statistics in Latin America, the best and most democratic education and welfare systems in the hemisphere and many other positive and democratic structural changes brought about by the Cuban Revolution; things that were absent before Fidel. I too hope that the winds of progressive change blow down Cuban repressive policies but I hope this change leaves in place positive aspects of Fidel's tenure such as the best health statistics in Latin America, the best and most democratic education and welfare systems in the hemisphere and many other positive and democratic structural changes brought about by the Cuban Revolution; things that were absent before Fidel.

]]> By: toby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-563159 toby Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:52:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-563159 Do You truly believe Obama wrote his words. Please Do You truly believe Obama wrote his words. Please

]]> By: Fred http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-563060 Fred Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:45:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-563060 Why didn't any of these so called reporters ask Ron Paul? He is still in the presidential race and he has come out against the trade embargo As for Cuba there will be no change in their policies plus he has the support and backing of Chavez of Venezula, Correa of Ecuador and Morales. Why didn't any of these so called reporters ask Ron Paul? He is still in the presidential race and he has come out against the trade embargo

As for Cuba there will be no change in their policies plus he has the support and backing of Chavez of Venezula, Correa of Ecuador and Morales.

]]> By: Illinois Democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562891 Illinois Democrat Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:36:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562891 Where's the Hillary response - ask CNN and their biased reporting! This is another example of CNN swaying public opinion subtly. Obama is GOD to CNN! Cmon people wake up - what has Obama done besides great speeches? I have yet to hear what accomplishments that Obama has made even CNN has said that his supporters have no idea - they just want change. What has Obama done for change? Actions speak louder than words if you ask me and I would compare this statement to both Obama & CNN. Where's the Hillary response – ask CNN and their biased reporting! This is another example of CNN swaying public opinion subtly. Obama is GOD to CNN! Cmon people wake up – what has Obama done besides great speeches? I have yet to hear what accomplishments that Obama has made even CNN has said that his supporters have no idea – they just want change. What has Obama done for change? Actions speak louder than words if you ask me and I would compare this statement to both Obama & CNN.

]]> By: Make Amevomit http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562821 Make Amevomit Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:31:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562821 The topic was Cuba, but everyone really made it about trashing the candidates. Perhaps we can worry about Cuba when America can grow-up! What I have learned from this race: 1. White males are far more sexist then racist. Neither is good, but I bet their mothers are proud of the disrespect they have shown for Hillary Clinton. I hope they don't speak of their wives this way? 2. White America is ready for a Black President, Black America is not. Do you think they could be just a little more objective in their choice instead of only seeing color? 3. We need to give people a test before they are allowed to vote. 4. Bloggers is an incorrect label... Blowhards and Bigots would be a more appropriate "B" word! The topic was Cuba, but everyone really made it about trashing the candidates. Perhaps we can worry about Cuba when America can
grow-up!

What I have learned from this race:

1. White males are far more sexist then racist. Neither is good, but I bet their mothers are proud of the disrespect they have shown for Hillary Clinton. I hope they don't speak of their wives this way?

2. White America is ready for a Black President, Black America is not.
Do you think they could be just a little more objective in their choice
instead of only seeing color?

3. We need to give people a test before they are allowed to vote.

4. Bloggers is an incorrect label... Blowhards and Bigots would be a more appropriate "B" word!

]]> By: mm http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562736 mm Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:26:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562736 " Hillary Clinton was the first out of the gate today to go on camera and comment on the ceding of power by Cuban leader Fidel Castro. She called news that Castro had resigned an opportunity for the island nation. " - MSNBC Shame on you CNN for making it look like HRC didn't have anything to say. Would you guys just resign and let folks like me do the journalism? " Hillary Clinton was the first out of the gate today to go on camera and comment on the ceding of power by Cuban leader Fidel Castro. She called news that Castro had resigned an opportunity for the island nation. " – MSNBC

Shame on you CNN for making it look like HRC didn't have anything to say. Would you guys just resign and let folks like me do the journalism?

]]> By: kathleen, illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562725 kathleen, illinois Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:25:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562725 TO LISA You got that right, Lisa!!! OBAMA 2008 TO LISA

You got that right, Lisa!!!

OBAMA 2008

]]> By: V from Denver http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562672 V from Denver Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:22:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562672 It is so typical of the media, whose love for Obama knows no bounds, to bury Clinton's remarks in the middle of the article, while highlighting McCain's and Obama's remarks. Please remember that the final Democratic candidate has not been chosen yet and I, for one, would appreciate getting an unbiased report from CNN. It is so typical of the media, whose love for Obama knows no bounds, to bury Clinton's remarks in the middle of the article, while highlighting McCain's and Obama's remarks. Please remember that the final Democratic candidate has not been chosen yet and I, for one, would appreciate getting an unbiased report from CNN.

]]> By: Will http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562625 Will Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:19:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562625 I don't see why everyone is so excited, one Castro is stepping down, and another is taking his place. Unless Raoul Castro makes major changes in how Cuba is controlled, what's the big deal? Out goes the fox, but in comes the weasel? All the politicians trumpet about how this signals great changes for the people of Cuba...just alot of hot air, from both sides of the political aisle. I don't see why everyone is so excited, one Castro is stepping down, and another is taking his place. Unless Raoul Castro makes major changes in how Cuba is controlled, what's the big deal? Out goes the fox, but in comes the weasel? All the politicians trumpet about how this signals great changes for the people of Cuba...just alot of hot air, from both sides of the political aisle.

]]> By: California Voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562606 California Voter Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:18:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562606 Hillary did comment. CNN's original ticker just included Obama's and McCain's comments. Wonder how that happened? CNN try and look a little more balanced. Hillary did comment. CNN's original ticker just included Obama's and McCain's comments. Wonder how that happened? CNN try and look a little more balanced.

]]> By: MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562597 MD Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:17:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562597 I wonder what Hillary's position on Elian Gonzalez was when the Republican's were wanting him to be allowed to stay in the US while the Bill Clinton justice department wanted him returned to Cuba. I guess, in Hillary's mind, the Cuba during her husband's administration was much better than the Cuba she refers to today. I wonder what Hillary's position on Elian Gonzalez was when the Republican's were wanting him to be allowed to stay in the US while the Bill Clinton justice department wanted him returned to Cuba.

I guess, in Hillary's mind, the Cuba during her husband's administration was much better than the Cuba she refers to today.

]]> By: Thimbletack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562576 Thimbletack Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:16:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562576 I just hope that all Batistas crooks in Florida move back there if a so- called Democracy returns. I just hope that all Batistas crooks in Florida move back there if a so- called Democracy returns.

]]> By: CT Yankee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562530 CT Yankee Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:13:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562530 The US position on Cuba is deplorable. Our largest trading partner, China has a worse Human Rights policy than Cuba yet we have multi-billion dollar trade agreements with them. All of our allies have relations with Cuba and yet we don't. We are just pissed off that Castro overthrew Batista, Corporate America and the few wealthy families that controlled Cuba. When our founding fathers broke away from the oppression of England they are celebrated as heros, when Castro does it he's a criminal. We let our relations with him deteriorate to the point where he had to allign with the communists. So who really is at fault? Our country had meddled in the affairs of latin america since Teddy Roosevelt and we have no right. We have been responsible for the murder of progressive presidents throughout latin america so that we could install puppet regimes who support american businesses and the world bank. That's our global policy....Shame on us The US position on Cuba is deplorable. Our largest trading partner, China has a worse Human Rights policy than Cuba yet we have multi-billion dollar trade agreements with them. All of our allies have relations with Cuba and yet we don't. We are just pissed off that Castro overthrew Batista, Corporate America and the few wealthy families that controlled Cuba. When our founding fathers broke away from the oppression of England they are celebrated as heros, when Castro does it he's a criminal. We let our relations with him deteriorate to the point where he had to allign with the communists. So who really is at fault? Our country had meddled in the affairs of latin america since Teddy Roosevelt and we have no right. We have been responsible for the murder of progressive presidents throughout latin america so that we could install puppet regimes who support american businesses and the world bank. That's our global policy....Shame on us

]]> By: Richard, St. Paul, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562432 Richard, St. Paul, MN Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:07:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562432 I always thought that America should just buy Cuba and turn it into a resort. I'm sure the price would be cheap and that way, our old fogey politicians could stop holding a 40 year grudge and get on with business. I always thought that America should just buy Cuba and turn it into a resort. I'm sure the price would be cheap and that way, our old fogey politicians could stop holding a 40 year grudge and get on with business.

]]> By: Corky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562415 Corky Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:06:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562415 Check her web site......its there Check her web site......its there

]]> By: Dem http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562358 Dem Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:01:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562358 People, people! Let's not forget that the president, whoever that will be, is just ONE person! Not EVERYTHING is going to change overnight. And for those of you who keep asking "Where's Hillary?" You obviously fail to see the bias of the media and are easily swayed through manipulative reporting. SHE DID MAKE A STATEMENT!! Honestly people..... People, people! Let's not forget that the president, whoever that will be, is just ONE person! Not EVERYTHING is going to change overnight. And for those of you who keep asking "Where's Hillary?" You obviously fail to see the bias of the media and are easily swayed through manipulative reporting. SHE DID MAKE A STATEMENT!! Honestly people.....

]]> By: kendall http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562310 kendall Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:56:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562310 Hillary has made a statement about castro and Cuba. She did so immediately and you can find it on her website. CNN has chosen not to report on her statement, thus revealing once again, how pro Obama they are. In fact, I pointed this out in a response to this blog two hours ago and my response has not been posted. Hillary doesn't deserve this knd of treatment and neither do the American people. Hillary has made a statement about castro and Cuba. She did so immediately and you can find it on her website. CNN has chosen not to report on her statement, thus revealing once again, how pro Obama they are. In fact, I pointed this out in a response to this blog two hours ago and my response has not been posted. Hillary doesn't deserve this knd of treatment and neither do the American people.

]]> By: Canadian_Murse http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562262 Canadian_Murse Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:50:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562262 I wonder if this “help” to Cuba will resemble the “help” you guys are giving to Iraq… I wonder if this “help” to Cuba will resemble the “help” you guys are giving to Iraq…

]]> By: Jonny Cashmore (Canada) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562254 Jonny Cashmore (Canada) Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:49:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562254 As a concerned Canadian, I can't help but wonder if any American poilitician will bother to address the fact that Fidel Castro only exists because of The American Governments support of fascism (not democracy) while supporting Batista. All Americans must learn about that in school surely!? Or Pinochet? The average American must know who he is......right? Canada and it's citizens would like to request that the American people stop "helping" other countries become more "democratic" (I'm not sure how you do this by supporting fascist dictators), and instead start focusing more time on the problems within your own nation. Rampant gun violence, childish attitude towards sexuality. etc. Thanx. The Citizens of Canada As a concerned Canadian, I can't help but wonder if any American poilitician will bother to address the fact that Fidel Castro only exists because of The American Governments support of fascism (not democracy) while supporting Batista.

All Americans must learn about that in school surely!? Or Pinochet? The average American must know who he is......right?

Canada and it's citizens would like to request that the American people stop "helping" other countries become more "democratic" (I'm not sure how you do this by supporting fascist dictators), and instead start focusing more time on the problems within your own nation. Rampant gun violence, childish attitude towards sexuality. etc.

Thanx.

The Citizens of Canada

]]> By: allie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562249 allie Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:49:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562249 Cuba is beautiful island. It would be so great for all the people to get democracy. I know how they struggle. Obama is talker. He will discuss and talk and talk. Some people are chatters, some are doers. He is a chatter. But if USA will help, we should be first to get help, we need it most right now. I think it is easier to see other countries needs than our own. It is like with mess in house : the spouse sees his/hers spouse more than his/hers own. Cuba is beautiful island. It would be so great for all the people to get democracy. I know how they struggle.
Obama is talker. He will discuss and talk and talk. Some people are chatters, some are doers. He is a chatter.
But if USA will help, we should be first to get help, we need it most right now.
I think it is easier to see other countries needs than our own. It is like with mess in house : the spouse sees his/hers spouse more than his/hers own.

]]> By: steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562247 steve Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:48:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562247 It seems that all the candidates tout the same line about Castro. It's good, but not good enough. However, the U.S. embargo makes NO sense whatsoever. It is not even Cold War. During the Cold War, atleast we maintained lines of communication open with the USSR and democracy took hold because the rest of the world was open to it. We didn't isolate the USSR. Isolating Cuba will just make the process much longer. What better way to allow democracy to take hold, by opening up trade with Cuba and deal with the other issues politically. It seems that all the candidates tout the same line about Castro. It's good, but not good enough. However, the U.S. embargo makes NO sense whatsoever. It is not even Cold War. During the Cold War, atleast we maintained lines of communication open with the USSR and democracy took hold because the rest of the world was open to it. We didn't isolate the USSR. Isolating Cuba will just make the process much longer. What better way to allow democracy to take hold, by opening up trade with Cuba and deal with the other issues politically.

]]> By: Shannon Shiflett http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562221 Shannon Shiflett Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:46:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562221 John, thank you -- this has nothing to do with freedom, liberty, or people -- it has everything to do with money and power, which is why Saudi Arabia and China get a free ride but Cuba does not. And the idiots keep regurgitating the propaganda like nice trained monkeys. February 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET I am no fan of Castro, but why do we treat Communist China different from Communist Cuba? If you were a female would you rather live in Cuba where you have limited rights or Saudia Arabia[American Ally] where you have virtually no rights? The answers are simple economics=China, oil=Saudia Arabia. Why don't we demand democratic elections in China, Saudia Arabia, Russia, etc.? John, thank you - this has nothing to do with freedom, liberty, or people - it has everything to do with money and power, which is why Saudi Arabia and China get a free ride but Cuba does not. And the idiots keep regurgitating the propaganda like nice trained monkeys.

February 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET
I am no fan of Castro, but why do we treat Communist China different from Communist Cuba?

If you were a female would you rather live in Cuba where you have limited rights or Saudia Arabia[American Ally] where you have virtually no rights?

The answers are simple economics=China, oil=Saudia Arabia.

Why don't we demand democratic elections in China, Saudia Arabia, Russia, etc.?

]]> By: kevin from alaska http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562206 kevin from alaska Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:44:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562206 Lisa: I'm not talking about Hillary's health care plan. I'm saying in Cuba, they have free health care. Here we don't. Hillary's plan won't change that. Lisa: I'm not talking about Hillary's health care plan. I'm saying in Cuba, they have free health care. Here we don't. Hillary's plan won't change that.

]]> By: Shannon Shiflett http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562205 Shannon Shiflett Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:44:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562205 I wish the fake Christians (Republicans and conservatives) and fake patriots would stop talking about freedom as they clearly don't understand it. They don't seem to care about freedom when it means they get cheap stuff from communist China. I wish the fake Christians (Republicans and conservatives) and fake patriots would stop talking about freedom as they clearly don't understand it. They don't seem to care about freedom when it means they get cheap stuff from communist China.

]]> By: jozef http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562196 jozef Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:43:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562196 For Lisa, but if you decide you don't want or can not afford healthcare insurance,then when you get hit by a car,you should be left there without help,you decided for yourself. For Lisa,
but if you decide you don't want or can not afford healthcare insurance,then when you get hit by a car,you should be left there without help,you decided for yourself.

]]> By: Connie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562194 Connie Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:43:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562194 Read Hillary's statement on her site...talking about moving forward from the politics of the past and looking towards change...ARE THESE WORDS NOT OF OBAMA'S campaign??? I CALL PLAGERISM!! Take the topic of Cuba out of it, and her whole statement is Obama's campaign. Pitiful!! Read Hillary's statement on her site...talking about moving forward from the politics of the past and looking towards change...ARE THESE WORDS NOT OF OBAMA'S campaign??? I CALL PLAGERISM!! Take the topic of Cuba out of it, and her whole statement is Obama's campaign. Pitiful!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562189 Anonymous Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:43:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562189 [sarcasm] Its time for the USA to bring freedom to Cuba. We must go in there and build McDonald's, GAP stores and Walmarts in every corner, those poor people have been repressed for so long my God. They need to experience the joy of the American way of life. We can provide them with nice credit cards so they can build their credit and get lots of stuff. i say once we take over, we let them go to Disney World so they can catch up in their lives. I wonder if any of these clowns running for king here have ever visited Cuba. [/sarcasm off] [sarcasm]
Its time for the USA to bring freedom to Cuba. We must go in there and build McDonald's, GAP stores and Walmarts in every corner, those poor people have been repressed for so long my God. They need to experience the joy of the American way of life. We can provide them with nice credit cards so they can build their credit and get lots of stuff.

i say once we take over, we let them go to Disney World so they can catch up in their lives.

I wonder if any of these clowns running for king here have ever visited Cuba.
[/sarcasm off]

]]> By: Sue Abraham from Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562155 Sue Abraham from Illinois Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:38:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562155 The idiots who claim that Hillary didn't comment on Castro's resignations should learn to check their information before commenting. Hillary was the first to comment. This article didn't mention her name until lately. And when they added her name it was at the end of the aticle. As always, the same pattern of deception and misleading to the public. Shame on you CNN. The idiots who claim that Hillary didn't comment on Castro's resignations should learn to check their information before commenting. Hillary was the first to comment. This article didn't mention her name until lately. And when they added her name it was at the end of the aticle. As always, the same pattern of deception and misleading to the public. Shame on you CNN.

]]> By: jozef http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562151 jozef Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:38:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562151 I posted the comment ,that Obama may one day "borrow" Fidel Castro's words,why not (just words)should they gain some political capital.Why does not my comment appear in comment section? CNN=for Obama only? I posted the comment ,that Obama may one day "borrow" Fidel Castro's words,why not (just words)should they gain some political capital.Why does not my comment appear in comment section?
CNN=for Obama only?

]]> By: Tevin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562148 Tevin Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:38:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562148 Helped Iraq?or messed it UP? Helped Iraq?or messed it UP?

]]> By: Barbara-California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562143 Barbara-California Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:37:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562143 Read the contrast in the statements by Obama and Clinton. He sounds like "Presidential material", .................she uses ...way too many adjectives, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,his statement sounds like it is made by someone that is the head of a country; hers sounds like a "wanna-be." End of story. I am not even a Democrat, but I can see who deserves to be the nominee! Read the contrast in the statements by Obama and Clinton.

He sounds like "Presidential material", .................she uses ...way too many adjectives, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,his statement sounds like it is made by someone that is the head of a country; hers sounds like a "wanna-be."

End of story.

I am not even a Democrat, but I can see who deserves to be the nominee!

]]> By: Eric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562142 Eric Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:37:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562142 All comments on this issue from a candidate for President should be taken with a grain of salt. The Cuban immigrant lobby is fiercely anti-Castro (obviously) and they are a very powerful political block. To say anything to upset them would be political suicide in that important state. That being said, maybe it is a weakness in our democracy that a small minority can hold a part of our foreign policy hostage, even if it is against the best interests of our country and other countries affected. Our policy towards Israel could also fall into this catagory. I believe increased co-operation and economic ties would improve things 10 times faster than no diplomatic relations and this insane embargo. All comments on this issue from a candidate for President should be taken with a grain of salt. The Cuban immigrant lobby is fiercely anti-Castro (obviously) and they are a very powerful political block. To say anything to upset them would be political suicide in that important state.

That being said, maybe it is a weakness in our democracy that a small minority can hold a part of our foreign policy hostage, even if it is against the best interests of our country and other countries affected. Our policy towards Israel could also fall into this catagory.

I believe increased co-operation and economic ties would improve things 10 times faster than no diplomatic relations and this insane embargo.

]]> By: Crystal in CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562133 Crystal in CA Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:36:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562133 Hillary released a statement, unless I am reading the article wrong. Come on people. Stop being so critical...taking every opportunity to bash a candidate. Take a moment off. Even though I am an Obama supporter, I don't think this event is cause for an attack on Hillary....nor Obama. I hope this development does bring change for the people of Cuba. The US embargo has gone on far too long. Hillary released a statement, unless I am reading the article wrong.

Come on people. Stop being so critical...taking every opportunity to bash a candidate. Take a moment off. Even though I am an Obama supporter, I don't think this event is cause for an attack on Hillary....nor Obama.

I hope this development does bring change for the people of Cuba. The US embargo has gone on far too long.

]]> By: Paul from Kissimmee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562129 Paul from Kissimmee Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:35:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562129 Castro's brother will be in power anyway. I don't think that it will change a thing. Remember, it's been like this for almost 50 years. That's a lifetime for alot of people. Raul Castro will be just like his brother. Nobody will dare challenge him because of fear of imprisonment. I would like to see him release the political prisoners, and take a national vote on whether to hold a general election, or keep the dictatorship. This is the only way to find out what Cuba truly wants. They may actually feel safe with what they have. We have Americans here that would like the government to make decisions for them. Castro's brother will be in power anyway. I don't think that it will change a thing. Remember, it's been like this for almost 50 years. That's a lifetime for alot of people. Raul Castro will be just like his brother. Nobody will dare challenge him because of fear of imprisonment. I would like to see him release the political prisoners, and take a national vote on whether to hold a general election, or keep the dictatorship. This is the only way to find out what Cuba truly wants. They may actually feel safe with what they have. We have Americans here that would like the government to make decisions for them.

]]> By: Brian Tampa, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562120 Brian Tampa, FL Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:34:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562120 If you want universal health care please move to Cuba or Canada. It has no place in America. We are free market people not socialists who believe every problem must be fixed by a big Government agency. What has the US Government ever run well? Why would you think health care would be any different. We are based on Adam Smith not Carl Marx, start making your own life better, stay out of my pocket! My taxes are not charitable contributions, Democrats always confuse the two. If you want universal health care please move to Cuba or Canada. It has no place in America. We are free market people not socialists who believe every problem must be fixed by a big Government agency. What has the US Government ever run well? Why would you think health care would be any different.

We are based on Adam Smith not Carl Marx, start making your own life better, stay out of my pocket! My taxes are not charitable contributions, Democrats always confuse the two.

]]> By: demwit http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562132 demwit Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:33:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562132 Wonderful News! Now we can all move to Cuba for free health care!! Wonderful News!

Now we can all move to Cuba for free health care!!

]]> By: Jesus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562098 Jesus Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:28:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562098 So USA "wants" "democracy" for Cuba? or is USA thinking on a Government that they can manipulate (not work with it, but actually manipulate it!) So USA "wants" "democracy" for Cuba? or is USA thinking on a Government that they can manipulate (not work with it, but actually manipulate it!)

]]> By: Kathy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562090 Kathy Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:26:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562090 When Terry McCauliffe, Hillary's Campaign Manager, visited South Carolina in December, he told us that Hillary would be willing to sit down and negotiate with Hamas! She won't talk to legitimate heads of state, but she will talk to a terrorist organization! America can't afford her dangerous brand of "leadership"!!! OBAMA 08 When Terry McCauliffe, Hillary's Campaign Manager, visited South Carolina in December, he told us that Hillary would be willing to sit down and negotiate with Hamas! She won't talk to legitimate heads of state, but she will talk to a terrorist organization!

America can't afford her dangerous brand of "leadership"!!!

OBAMA 08

]]> By: Jeannie, Atlanta Georgia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562088 Jeannie, Atlanta Georgia Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:25:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562088 Well, let's see if CNN will post THIS comment. Since my earlier one was not included. I am a Cuban/American, came to U.S.A when I was six years old in 1971 with my parents. Since the Iraq war I've wondered why America was so ready to go half way around the world to free the Iraqis from their "so called" dictator and here we have an Island only 90 miles away from the Florida coastline. Why? because Cuba only has sugar cane and cigars. Iraq = OIL. It's really that simple. I am also against the embargo because it only allows the Cuban gov't to use that as an excuse for the communist system not to work. And by the way, GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, let's see if CNN will post THIS comment. Since my earlier one was not included. I am a Cuban/American, came to U.S.A when I was six years old in 1971 with my parents.

Since the Iraq war I've wondered why America was so ready to go half way around the world to free the Iraqis from their "so called" dictator and here we have an Island only 90 miles away from the Florida coastline. Why? because Cuba only has sugar cane and cigars.
Iraq = OIL. It's really that simple.

I am also against the embargo because it only allows the Cuban gov't to use that as an excuse for the communist system not to work.
And by the way, GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Julie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/19/obama-mccain-on-castros-resignation/#comment-562087 Julie Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:25:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=5400#comment-562087 Does anyone know why Castro came into power? Could it be because when the US "freed" the Cubans from Spanish control, we wrote into their constituion that the US can basically dictate domestic politics in Cuba? That doesn't sound freedom to me. While I don't agree with how Castro ruled Cuba, at least he freed Cubans from American control. Unfortunately our policies in Cuba allowed this to happen- Cubans just wanted to be free. And they were, but then they got Castro. Good job US gov't. After you create the conditions for him to rise to power, you cut aid to Cuba so the people remain impoverished. So sad. :( Most people don't question why we have Guantanamo Bay- hmmm, could it be because we controlled Cuban politics for so long? Does anyone know why Castro came into power? Could it be because when the US "freed" the Cubans from Spanish control, we wrote into their constituion that the US can basically dictate domestic politics in Cuba? That doesn't sound freedom to me. While I don't agree with how Castro ruled Cuba, at least he freed Cubans from American control. Unfortunately our policies in Cuba allowed this to happen- Cubans just wanted to be free. And they were, but then they got Castro. Good job US gov't. After you create the conditions for him to rise to power, you cut aid to Cuba so the people remain impoverished. So sad. :(

Most people don't question why we have Guantanamo Bay- hmmm, could it be because we controlled Cuban politics for so long?

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