You know, I once had a professor–flaming lefty, of course–try to explain to me how Cuba was more democratic than the United States.
Ironically enough, given the context of this discussion, he held the Chinese Communist Party in open contempt. (Robert)

Why is it amazing that somebody who supports Cuba would hold the CPC in contempt. God almighty, can’t you differentiate any gray between the black and white? Cuba is neither China nor North Korea. Not even close.

Agreed your flamin lefty prof was an idiot to say that Cuba is more democratic than the US but at the same time its dictatorship is nowhere near as bad as Batista’s. They are certainly dirt poor due to poor planning, the embargo and cessation of Russian aid) but Cuba can at least boast a highly educated population with universal health care. There’s not much food but few poeple are actually starving. Go there and speak with Cubans and you’ll see the vast majority really want normal relations with the US and for the embargo to be lifted.

Some Americans really need to stop seeing Cuba as a threat to the US before they lose a potential friend to real threats to democracy like China, just as they did with the Soviet Union. Short memory?

Actually, I already knew that you were American, and was asking you to describe your feelings for Americans other than yourself - that’s why I used ‘Americans’ rather than ‘yourself’ in the question above.

Again, I merely asked you a question - a question that you haven’t really answered in any depth or substance.

really, do you recall anything i said against america? and what in your opinion would be supportive of america? put up or shut up, ok? btw, shitting on bush on his he-man supporters will not count.

‘do you really like americans?’

well, yes, i am one.

ain’t it funny? you expats whine day and night about korea and then turn around and tell us how much you love the place. i spend my time here poking fun at the gutter expat and what does the lil guy conclude? ‘you really hate america!’ yeah, that’s good logic.

‘korea needs to be racially sensitve!’

like many you who call me kyopo instead of american? you don’t care anything about korean racism. you care only about yourself. and btw, many of you seem to be just as racist as the koreans you cry about. just take a look at dogbert for one good example.

‘pawi trivia…’slim

i thought you said you ignored me, slim. i’m one of your favorite posters. you don’t think i know that?

Don’t forget Cuba. It also had elections, ergo it’s a democracy.

You know, I once had a professor–flaming lefty, of course–try to explain to me how Cuba was more democratic than the United States.
Ironically enough, given the context of this discussion, he held the Chinese Communist Party in open contempt.

(Maybe I’ll change my moniker to fidel_fan.)

It had a lot to say about voting rights too.

Article 2 of the constitution states that power belongs to the people.
Article 60 states that NPC (legislature body) has a 5 year term.
Article 34 states that anyone above the age of 18 can vote and stand for election.
Article 79 states that the President of China is elected by members of NPC (legislature) which imply that if independent candidates get enough seats at the NPC, there can be a non-communist party President.
Source: http://english.people.com.cn/c.....ution.html

And on top of that, independent candidates are getting elected into the NPC and people are participating in elections. If these does not equal democracy, then you must ask yourself why you are in denial. Have you met someone who wanted to participate and met all qualifications yet was not allowed to run in China’s election?