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DaddyHalbucks · 03-25-2010, 05:09 PM

Cuban leader applauds US health-care reform bill

Dubious endorsement? Cuban leader endorses US health care reform, says it's about time

Paul Haven, Associated Press Writer, On Thursday March 25, 2010, 12:39 pm EDT

HAVANA (AP) -- It perhaps was not the endorsement President Barack Obama and the Democrats in Congress were looking for.

Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro on Thursday declared passage of American health care reform "a miracle" and a major victory for Obama's presidency, but couldn't help chide the United States for taking so long to enact what communist Cuba achieved decades ago.

"We consider health reform to have been an important battle and a success of his (Obama's) government," Castro wrote in an essay published in state media, adding that it would strengthen the president's hand against lobbyists and "mercenaries."

But the Cuban leader also used the lengthy piece to criticize the American president for his lack of leadership on climate change and immigration reform, and for his decision to send more troops to Afghanistan, among many other things.

And he said it was remarkable that the most powerful country on earth took more than two centuries from its founding to approve something as basic as health benefits for all.

"It is really incredible that 234 years after the Declaration of Independence ... the government of that country has approved medical attention for the majority of its citizens, something that Cuba was able to do half a century ago," Castro wrote.

The longtime Cuban leader -- who ceded power to his brother Raul in 2008 -- has continued to pronounce his thoughts on world issues though frequent essays, titled "Reflections," which are published in state newspapers.

Cuba provides free health care and education to all its citizens, and heavily subsidizes food, housing, utilities and transportation, policies that have earned it global praise. The government has warned that some of those benefits are no longer sustainable given Cuba's ever-struggling economy, though it has so far not made major changes.

In recent speeches, Raul Castro has singled out medicine as an area where the government needs to be spending less, but he has not elaborated.

While Fidel Castro was initially positive about Obama, his essays have become increasingly hostile in recent months as relations between Cuba and the United States have soured. Washington has been increasingly alarmed by Cuba's treatment of political dissidents -- one of whom died in February after a long hunger strike.

Cuba was irate over the island's inclusion earlier this year on a list of countries Washington considers to be state sponsors of terrorism. Tensions have also risen following the arrest in December of a U.S. government contractor that Havana accuses of spying.

In Thursday's essay, Castro called Obama a "fanatic believer in capitalist imperialism" but also praised him as "unquestionably intelligent."

"I hope that the stupid things he sometimes says about Cuba don't cloud over that intelligence," he said.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Cuban-....html?x=0&.v=1

hypedough · 03-25-2010, 05:11 PM

You think Stalin would've said the same shit?

DaddyHalbucks · 03-25-2010, 05:20 PM

Not sure what you mean about Stalin..

hypedough · 03-25-2010, 05:25 PM

Another communist with a different perspective. Fidel is saying this to stir the pot in the US. If he were in power still he'd be saying something else.

Jimmer · 03-25-2010, 05:56 PM

I don't see what all the fuss is about.

just a punk · 03-25-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hypedough

You think Stalin would've said the same shit?

I can't see any relation between Castro and mass butchers like Stalin, Truman, Mao or Bush. For example, Truman hasn't been a communist but it wasn't prevented him from killing thousands of civilians in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

As about Fidel, so he is the one who's opinion is very important. In case if you don't know, Cuban medicine and health-care is one of the best in the world. Much better that the US one

smutnut · 03-25-2010, 06:28 PM

Isn't he like half dead in a hospital bed? Are you sure they're not pulling that UNDER FIRE thing and stuffing his body for fake photographs. I have inside info that the GOP is down there right now with their best leaders doing just that as we post! Who are their best leaders now just so I can confirm. Isn't it bullwinkle and that moose hunter from alaska or something? Oh the squirrel lady that had the beauty contests when she was a baby squirrel, and she went up against Boris and Natasha on the Alaskan Border for her foriegn affairs experience

The Demon · 03-25-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cyberxxx

I can't see any relation between Castro and mass butchers like Stalin, Truman, Mao or Bush. For example, Truman hasn't been a communist but it wasn't prevented him from killing thousands of civilians in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

As about Fidel, so he is the one who's opinion is very important. In case if you don't know, Cuban medicine and health-care is one of the best in the world. Much better that the US one

http://www.photius.com/rankings/healthranks.html

Full of shit much?

smutnut · 03-25-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The Demon

http://www.photius.com/rankings/healthranks.html

Full of shit much?

I should have known you'd show up for this one. Lucky I got in my scam bullshit first!

Vendzilla · 03-25-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by The Demon

http://www.photius.com/rankings/healthranks.html

Full of shit much?

beat me to it

just a punk · 03-25-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Demon

http://www.photius.com/rankings/healthranks.html

Full of shit much?

Different stats, different numbers.

just a punk · 03-25-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Demon

http://www.photius.com/rankings/healthranks.html

Full of shit much?

But even according to these doubtful stats (37th and 39th places are almost at the the same level), Cuban medicine is still much better, because it's available for every one. On the another hand, how many US citizens have no medical health insurance at all?

Full of shit? Yes, for sure!

The Demon · 03-25-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cyberxxx

But even according to these doubtful stats (37th and 39th places are almost at the the same level), Cuban medicine is still much better, because it's available for every one. On the another hand, how many US citizens have no medical health insurance at all?

Full of shit? Yes, for sure!

And we get the typical response from an idiot who makes shit up, gotta love GFY. Every response is the same.

*Misdirection, misdirection, misdirection, hope they didn't catch my error, going to go on the defensive now.*

In case you're in denial as the other morons here, this was your statement before you decided to pull the predictable lines

Quote:

As about Fidel, so he is the one who's opinion is very important. In case if you don't know, Cuban medicine and health-care is one of the best in the world. Much better that the US one

just a punk · 03-25-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Demon

And we get the typical response from an idiot who makes shit up, gotta love GFY. Every response is the same.

*Misdirection, misdirection, misdirection, hope they didn't catch my error, going to go on the defensive now.*

In case you're in denial as the other morons here, this was your statement before you decided to pull the predictable lines

What are you talking about idiot? Health care is the overall medicine level + accessibility of free medicine for every citizen. Where do you see the "misdirection" in my words, moron? Once again: the Cuban health care is much better than the American one because it's available for everyone. In the US it is NOT. PERIOD.

The Demon · 03-25-2010, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberxxx

What are you talking about idiot? Health care is the overall medicine level + accessibility of free medicine for every citizen. Where do you see the "misdirection" in my words, moron? Once again: the Cuban health care is much better than the American one because it's available for everyone. In the US it is NOT. PERIOD.

You have got to love the defensive mechanism of rationalization on some of these idiots.. Hey tool, try presenting facts next time.

J. Falcon · 03-25-2010, 07:26 PM

Demon do you work in adult? Can you please clear that up? I just want to know if you are indeed a troll or if you contribute anything to this industry other than insults and childish antics. Thanks.

The Demon · 03-25-2010, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J. Falcon

Demon do you work in adult? Can you please clear that up? I just want to know if you are indeed a troll or if you contribute anything to this industry other than insults and childish antics. Thanks.

Do I have some stake in this industry? Yes. That's all you need to know.. Unfortunately, you still don't understand the concept of a troll.

KillerK · 03-25-2010, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J. Falcon

Demon do you work in adult? Can you please clear that up? I just want to know if you are indeed a troll or if you contribute anything to this industry other than insults and childish antics. Thanks.

You are an idiot.

J. Falcon · 03-25-2010, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Demon

Unfortunately, you still don't understand the concept of a troll.

You are the prototype.

DaddyHalbucks · 03-25-2010, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberxxx

What are you talking about idiot? Health care is the overall medicine level + accessibility of free medicine for every citizen. Where do you see the "misdirection" in my words, moron? Once again: the Cuban health care is much better than the American one because it's available for everyone. In the US it is NOT. PERIOD.

That's like saying any urban high school is better than Harvard. It makes no sense.

fatfoo · 03-25-2010, 07:47 PM

That's interesting.

On another subject, for anyone that's been to Cuba - they would know that Cuba is very anti-gay. Gayness is one thing Cuba will not support.

The Demon · 03-25-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerK

You are an idiot.

03-25-2010, 05:09 PM	#1
DaddyHalbucks A freakin' legend! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA Posts: 18,975	Fidel Castro endorses Obamacare Cuban leader applauds US health-care reform bill Dubious endorsement? Cuban leader endorses US health care reform, says it's about time Paul Haven, Associated Press Writer, On Thursday March 25, 2010, 12:39 pm EDT HAVANA (AP) -- It perhaps was not the endorsement President Barack Obama and the Democrats in Congress were looking for. Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro on Thursday declared passage of American health care reform "a miracle" and a major victory for Obama's presidency, but couldn't help chide the United States for taking so long to enact what communist Cuba achieved decades ago. "We consider health reform to have been an important battle and a success of his (Obama's) government," Castro wrote in an essay published in state media, adding that it would strengthen the president's hand against lobbyists and "mercenaries." But the Cuban leader also used the lengthy piece to criticize the American president for his lack of leadership on climate change and immigration reform, and for his decision to send more troops to Afghanistan, among many other things. And he said it was remarkable that the most powerful country on earth took more than two centuries from its founding to approve something as basic as health benefits for all. "It is really incredible that 234 years after the Declaration of Independence ... the government of that country has approved medical attention for the majority of its citizens, something that Cuba was able to do half a century ago," Castro wrote. The longtime Cuban leader -- who ceded power to his brother Raul in 2008 -- has continued to pronounce his thoughts on world issues though frequent essays, titled "Reflections," which are published in state newspapers. Cuba provides free health care and education to all its citizens, and heavily subsidizes food, housing, utilities and transportation, policies that have earned it global praise. The government has warned that some of those benefits are no longer sustainable given Cuba's ever-struggling economy, though it has so far not made major changes. In recent speeches, Raul Castro has singled out medicine as an area where the government needs to be spending less, but he has not elaborated. While Fidel Castro was initially positive about Obama, his essays have become increasingly hostile in recent months as relations between Cuba and the United States have soured. Washington has been increasingly alarmed by Cuba's treatment of political dissidents -- one of whom died in February after a long hunger strike. Cuba was irate over the island's inclusion earlier this year on a list of countries Washington considers to be state sponsors of terrorism. Tensions have also risen following the arrest in December of a U.S. government contractor that Havana accuses of spying. In Thursday's essay, Castro called Obama a "fanatic believer in capitalist imperialism" but also praised him as "unquestionably intelligent." "I hope that the stupid things he sometimes says about Cuba don't cloud over that intelligence," he said. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Cuban-....html?x=0&.v=1 __________________ Boner Money

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hypedough Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Now running NATS4: HypeDough.com! Posts: 3,743	Another communist with a different perspective. Fidel is saying this to stir the pot in the US. If he were in power still he'd be saying something else. __________________ Ricky D :: Hype Dough President \| XBIZ.net \| ICQ 172-939-826 AIM+Skype HypeDough \| [NATS4] Kayden420: ['09 '10 '11 XBIZ Nominee \| Exclusive & HD] \| ThePornScout: [Exclusive + Reality \| Amateurs Want to Become Pornstars]

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smutnut So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Babylon Posts: 5,889	Isn't he like half dead in a hospital bed? Are you sure they're not pulling that UNDER FIRE thing and stuffing his body for fake photographs. I have inside info that the GOP is down there right now with their best leaders doing just that as we post! Who are their best leaders now just so I can confirm. Isn't it bullwinkle and that moose hunter from alaska or something? Oh the squirrel lady that had the beauty contests when she was a baby squirrel, and she went up against Boris and Natasha on the Alaskan Border for her foriegn affairs experience

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