Reply #103: What is...

[DrCory]

Your opinion of the current political environment of Cuba? There is quite a vocal contingent right here on DU which often proclaims Cuban democracy is superior to our own currently. If you agree, than that certainly will suffice to counter your statement below:

"Do you actually have one 20th century example of a government being overthrown by force, i.e. by firearm, in a place where there is now a functioning democratic state?"

Oh, and however was Mengistu compelled to flee Ethiopia? Incessant teasing about his ill-fitting hat? No, that's not the answer. Being that current day Ethiopia is a functioning parliamentary republic, that should suffice as well.

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