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Cubans warned over economy



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Published Date: 12 July 2008
PRESIDENT Raul Castro warned Cubans to prepare for a "realistic" brand of Communism that was economically viable and did away with excessive state subsidies designed to promote equality.
Addressing Cuba's parliament in its first session since he was selected to succeed older brother Fidel in February, Raul Castro announced no major reforms, but suggested that global economic turbulence could lead to further belt-tightening.





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  • Last Updated: 12 July 2008 11:39 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
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SouthernGent,

12/07/2008 19:03:29
"Socialism means social justice and equality, but equality of rights, of opportunities, not of income," the 77-year-old president said in a speech that was taped and later aired on national television.

With his statement above, Raul has popped the balloon of many socialist the world over. How dare he say not everyone is entitled to have as much as the next guy, especially if one doesn't work for it. I guess redistribution of wealth in Cuba means to distribute it among the elite. Hardly Communism/Socialism.
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2dogs in D.C.,

12/07/2008 22:10:59
I really would like to legally visit Cuba some day.

 

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