"Michael Moore Hates America"

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Economics is not the study of Profit. Profit is not needed to have an economy..
True... But find me a non-profit driven economy that thrives.

Gross Domestic Product has nothing to do with profit. Profit can drive people to produce more but is not required for production.
Such a good little marxist you are. LOL
 
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You clearly take yourself waaaaay to seriously.
To be quite honest, I am how you view me. A victim to whatever mistakes I have made in life, whatever you view them to be. I can at least say I am where I am in society because of the choices I have made, and I stand tall because of my choices. This is America.
 
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You don't really believe that they have a bad economy because of Universal Health Care....

Communism, lack of resources and USA embargo would maybe be just a little more influential.
Somebody correct me if Im wrong...

But dosent Cuba have large mineral resoures?

That and the US is the only country in the world that has a trade embargo with Cuba?
 

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True... But find me a non-profit driven economy that thrives.
I never said Cuba had a good economy (actually just the opposite) I simply said they had one.

I am a big fan of free enterprise as long as the government steps in to make sure that in the pursuit of profit that the people don't become cannibalized by the system (ala 1920s).
I love private ownership and entrepreneurism but all good things need to be limited. Even love can become obsession if not kept in check.

Just as everyone knows that pure communism doesn't work neither does pure unregulated capitalism.

Such a good little marxist you are. LOL[/QUOTE]
 

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I read your posts as I skimmed the thread and I didn't really see any new or interesting enough to comment on.
The crux of the matter.

I feel the same way about your socialist drek.

Lets be real here and remove all the fancy talk shall we? You say you are a Christian....

A socialist world IS in deed the prefect on, eh? But we both must understand that such a world cannot exist as long as there is sin. Why must you insist on fighting for a system that history has prove time and again is a failure?

I know libs do not want to be judged by results, only intentions, but sooner or later one would think....

Can we just agree to disagree and see what is what at the Supper of the Lamb? ;)
 

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Somebody correct me if Im wrong...

But dosent Cuba have large mineral resoures?

That and the US is the only country in the world that has a trade embargo with Cuba?
Cuba doesn't have large mineral resources. They have to import nearly everything. The only mineral that they export (small amounts) is nickel.

If the USA puts an embargo on you it isolates you from the worlds largest economy and it also doubly hurts Cuba because of its location.
 
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Cuba doesn't have large mineral resources. They have to import nearly everything. The only mineral that they export (small amounts) is nickel.

If the USA puts an embargo on you it isolates you from the worlds largest economy and it also doubly hurts Cuba because of its location.

I guess I was missinformed that they had oil wells in the gulf. Who said anything about exporting minerals?

I can get Cuban cigars in Canada, so they obviously dont have a problem trading with Castro. We are the only nation that has an embargo against Cuba, the rest of the world is free game.
 

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I feel the same way about your socialist drek.
You do realize wasn't talking about your posts. I disagree with much of what you write but it is usually not repeative.

Lets be real here and remove all the fancy talk shall we? You say you are a Christian....
A socialist world IS in deed the prefect on, eh? But we both must understand that such a world cannot exist as long as there is sin. Why must you insist on fighting for a system that history has prove time and again is a failure?
Socialism like capitalism in moderation does work. When you mix the two you have the best system. The USA has socialist aspects as do the most successful countries in the world. How has history proven it doesn't work?

You must be thinking of communism. I have never said communism is the way to go.

You earlier said and implied I made/make assumptions about people from the right....well you are doing exactly what you accuse me of. Just because someone believes in Unversial health care, doesn't make them a communist.

If history has proven anything it is that the most successful civilizations learn and adapt as they take the best ideas from others as they evolve over time.

I know libs do not want to be judged by results, only intentions, but sooner or later one would think....
Results like 18K people dying from coverage denial each year?

Be careful the lib label...some of us can be liberal on some issues and conservative on others. I only wish more people could.

Can we just agree to disagree and see what is what at the Supper of the Lamb? ;)
Well after nearly 40 pages I am betting I haven't changed you or Blues minds so why not.............
 

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I guess I was missinformed that they had oil wells in the gulf. Who said anything about exporting minerals?

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Cuba does have oil wells but they don't produce much.

The reason I mention exporting minerals is because you said large amounts of minerals i was pointing out that they only have one mineral source that they have surplus of.

They import nearly everything besides food and they even import some of that.
 
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Cuba does have oil wells but they don't produce much.

The reason I mention exporting minerals is because you said large amounts of minerals i was pointing out that they only have one mineral source that they have surplus of.

They import nearly everything besides food and they even import some of that.
So the state has a thriving economy. Is that your argument?
 

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The Cubans dont have an economy because it is controlled by the government.

Did I quote you or me, Mrs Gimmie Gimmie? Im begining to think you grasp of the internet is as bad as you comprehension skills.
 

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The Cubans dont have an economy because it is controlled by the government.

Did I quote you or me, Mrs Gimmie Gimmie? Im begining to think you grasp of the internet is as bad as you comprehension skills.
The Cuban government is made up of Cubans right.......

You quoted me...
Mrs Gimmie Gimmie, have you really lowered yourself to calling me a girl?

You are the last one who should be making claims against the comprehension skills of others.

I guess you just felt the need to heat things up again didn't?
and no I am not from Flint
 

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You have to hand it to Cuba. Their health care and education systems are fantastic compared to the USA if you figure how poor a country they are. Just think what the USA could do if we took a few lessons (in these two areas only). Cuba proves it won't break your economy and health care is not about crippling taxes it about dumping the greed.


Cubans have an economy?


Here is where you quoted ME so who reading recall and comprehension is lacking? Make me wonder what is in the Commie Cuban cigars you are smoking...
 
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The Cuban government is made up of Cubans right.......

You quoted me...
Mrs Gimmie Gimmie, have you really lowered yourself to calling me a girl?

You are the last one who should be making claims against the comprehension skills of others.

I guess you just felt the need to heat things up again didn't?
and no I am not from Flint
Give me a post not a portion of a thread, then I can tell who quoted who.
Or are you to lazy?
And no, the Cuban governement is not by the people of the people for the people. They are communists, they dole out to the Gimmie Gimmie's.

As for calling you a girl, if the shoe fits wear it Virginia.
 

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