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Socialist Progressives

white_wolf

(6,238 posts)

7. As a host I'm going to give my 2 cents on this poster.

Reply to eomer (Reply #6)

Mon Apr 23, 2012, 07:00 PM

Apr 2012

Based on this post, eomer, sounds like an anarchist or libertarian socialist and a lot of people from that tradition are very critical of Cuba, Soviet Russia, etc. I think he should be allowed to stay and post. After all, as long as he supports socialism he should be welcome here. I've known several anarchists who have expressed similar views on Cuba, but they sure aren't anti-socialism. Hell, I'm not even sure where I stand on Cuba, it's a lot better than what it would be under capitalism, but I think it needs major reforms as well.

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Another 'conspiracy theory' shown to be fact: Who Killed Che? How the CIA Got Away With Murder [View all] HiPointDem Apr 2012 OP

In 2012 they would use a drone. Downwinder Apr 2012 #1

We should condemn the murder of Che, both the murder he did and his captors murdering him. eomer Apr 2012 #2

When a slave throws off his shackles MrYikes Apr 2012 #3

Cubans haven't thrown off their shackles, just got a different master. (eom) eomer Apr 2012 #4

Please read the TOS for our group - TBF Apr 2012 #5

There is a difference between socialism and totalitarianism. Is this a safe haven for the latter? eomer Apr 2012 #6

As a host I'm going to give my 2 cents on this poster. white_wolf Apr 2012 #7

We posted almost exactly at the same time - TBF Apr 2012 #9

Jinx times three. Starry Messenger Apr 2012 #11

Given that they were blocked I should downplay my criticism of State Socialisms, I think. joshcryer May 2012 #22

Open borders for people, closed borders for bananas. TBF May 2012 #24

That's fair enough, but I think some of my earliest posts here would qualify for that. joshcryer May 2012 #26

Yes I totally missed that entire thread - TBF May 2012 #29

"This includes no "you're a dictator-lover" " is in the SOP. Starry Messenger May 2012 #25

OK, that at least makes me feel a bit better on that count, as I don't think I'd feel the need... joshcryer May 2012 #27

This is our SOP: Starry Messenger May 2012 #28

I refer you to this sentence: TBF Apr 2012 #8

And I'm very much interested in those topics and see it much as you do. eomer Apr 2012 #12

I don't buy your "true story" of Che, and I also don't buy your interpretation of Cuba. TBF Apr 2012 #18

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. joshcryer May 2012 #23

This is a safe haven for supporters of socialism. Starry Messenger Apr 2012 #10

What, precisely, is the difference between "socialism" and "totalitarianism"? US acquiescence? LooseWilly Apr 2012 #13

Seen simply, socialism and totalitarianism are orthogonol. But it's not really that simple. eomer Apr 2012 #14

There is no basis for the statement that there is no consent of the people. Starry Messenger Apr 2012 #15

We disagree. eomer Apr 2012 #16

And it had to be that way MrYikes Apr 2012 #17

Word - in fact they almost did TBF Apr 2012 #19

no more than people in the us do. HiPointDem May 2012 #20

You do realize the Sixth Congress was what implemented the privitization plans... joshcryer May 2012 #21

Life expectancy is the highest in Latin America, lowest infant mortality rate, no starvation... Taverner May 2012 #30