Polls close in Cuban elections

[Grasshopper27]

Gee, I wonder who won...

Cuban President Fidel Castro hailed the election as a shining example of democracy, while dissidents denounced the polls as a farce.

After casting his vote, Mr Castro said the election was "a response to the empire in its efforts to destroy the revolution," in a veiled reference to the United States.

With no opposition, the result is a foregone conclusion.

There are exactly the same number of seats as there are candidates - all of whom are selected by government-approved bodies.

Hmm, some democracy...

 

[SlowSS]

Originally posted by: Grasshopper27
Gee, I wonder who won...

Cuban President Fidel Castro hailed the election as a shining example of democracy, while dissidents denounced the polls as a farce.

After casting his vote, Mr Castro said the election was "a response to the empire in its efforts to destroy the revolution," in a veiled reference to the United States.

With no opposition, the result is a foregone conclusion.

There are exactly the same number of seats as there are candidates - all of whom are selected by government-approved bodies.

Hmm, some democracy...

Castro must of used same democracy as Saddam. They both didn't have any opposition because they are so good at their job.














Actually, all the opponents are killed off.

 

[ElFenix]

oh i thought this was a joke thread, never mind

 

[Colt45]

cuba owns j00

 

[pulse8]

I would say that if the people had a choice between two candidates, they'd still choose Castro. A lot of the Cuban people actually like Castro.

cuba owns j00

Damn straight!

 

[SlowSS]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
oh i thought this was a joke thread, never mind

But it is a joke, a big farce.

 

[Dari]

yeah, and I heard that elian gonzalez's father was one of the candidates. Castro is a true reactionary. It's pathetic how everything he does is in response to the U.S..

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: SlowSS

Originally posted by: ElFenix
oh i thought this was a joke thread, never mind

But it is a joke, a big farce.

<marv albert>SlowSS slams it in with the great setup pass from ElFenix!</marv albert>

 

[SlowSS]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: SlowSS

Originally posted by: ElFenix
oh i thought this was a joke thread, never mind

But it is a joke, a big farce.

<marv albert>SlowSS slams it in with the great setup pass from ElFenix!</marv albert>

Woohoo...a great assist from ElFenix for a basket.

 

[Zim Hosein]

If you're the only person who runs for an elected position [You run as the sole canidate] and win, is that not democratic? I'm curious as I've seen people run for election in student governements as the sole canidate, because no one was able to get enough signatures from the student body to run.

 

[Grasshopper27]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
If you're the only person who runs for an elected position [You run as the sole canidate] and win, is that not democratic? I'm curious as I've seen people run for election in student governements as the sole canidate, because no one was able to get enough signatures from the student body to run.

LOL! Of course you're kidding, I'm sure...

Hopper

BTW, on the off chance you're actually serious, do you honestly believe no one in the entire country of Cuba wanted to run for office?

I'll give you a hint. Those running for office are picked by the government and only they can run. No one else is allowed to be on the ballot.

 

[Dari]

Come on Zim Hosein. How the phuk can every candidate be the sole candidate? Must be a huge coincidence or maybe that's how the dictator likes it.

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: pulse8
I would say that if the people had a choice between two candidates, they'd still choose Castro. A lot of the Cuban people actually like Castro.

You need to take the red pill...

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Grasshopper27

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
If you're the only person who runs for an elected position [You run as the sole canidate] and win, is that not democratic? I'm curious as I've seen people run for election in student governements as the sole canidate, because no one was able to get enough signatures from the student body to run.

LOL! Of course you're kidding, I'm sure...

Hopper

BTW, on the off chance you're actually serious, do you honestly believe no one in the entire country of Cuba wanted to run for office?

I'll give you a hint. Those running for office are picked by the government and only they can run. No one else is allowed to be on the ballot.

why would you want to? castro would jail/deport/shoot you

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Grasshopper27

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
If you're the only person who runs for an elected position [You run as the sole canidate] and win, is that not democratic? I'm curious as I've seen people run for election in student governements as the sole canidate, because no one was able to get enough signatures from the student body to run.

LOL! Of course you're kidding, I'm sure...

Hopper

BTW, on the off chance you're actually serious, do you honestly believe no one in the entire country of Cuba wanted to run for office?

I'll give you a hint. Those running for office are picked by the government and only they can run. No one else is allowed to be on the ballot.

I see your point w/ your original post Hopper, but I was seriously asking my question, because if you use the analogy of a student government, yes, I'm sure there are plenty of people who want to run for government, but since they are picked by the government, IE "nominated," they will not be able to be on the ballot.

<--Done w/ my long run-on sentence

 

[pulse8]

Originally posted by: Mwilding

Originally posted by: pulse8
I would say that if the people had a choice between two candidates, they'd still choose Castro. A lot of the Cuban people actually like Castro.

You need to take the red pill...

Why? It's true.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Dari
Come on Zim Hosein. How the phuk can every candidate be the sole candidate? Must be a huge coincidence or maybe that's how the dictator likes it.

In the case of Hopper's post about Cuba, I agree that there is no way a coincidence like that can occur, but in the case of a student government in school, what do you think?

 

[GasX]

Who? Maybe a few privaleged party members, but people don't jump on decepit inner tubes to escape bliss...

 

[pulse8]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
Who? Maybe a few privaleged party members, but people don't jump on decepit inner tubes to escape bliss...

Where did I say all? And how many Cubans do you know?

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
Who? Maybe a few privaleged party members, but people don't jump on decepit inner tubes to escape bliss...

What does decepit mean? I'm curious as I'm not sure what word you meant.

 

[pulse8]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: Mwilding
Who? Maybe a few privaleged party members, but people don't jump on decepit inner tubes to escape bliss...

What does decepit mean? I'm curious as I'm not sure what word you meant.

I think he meant decrepit.

 

[Grasshopper27]

Originally posted by: pulse8
Where did I say all? And how many Cubans do you know?

People complain about problems in the United States too, but NO ONE tries to swim to Cuba.

Take the red pill, quick!

Hopper

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: pulse8

Originally posted by: Mwilding
Who? Maybe a few privaleged party members, but people don't jump on decepit inner tubes to escape bliss...

Where did I say all? And how many Cubans do you know?

Only so much as I can count on the fingers on one hand. But that doesn't change the fact that the guy has run his country into the gound and anyone supporting him is either living off the people's backs or just stupid.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: pulse8

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: Mwilding
Who? Maybe a few privaleged party members, but people don't jump on decepit inner tubes to escape bliss...

What does decepit mean? I'm curious as I'm not sure what word you meant.

I think he meant decrepit.

Thank you pulse8, much appreciated

 

[SlowSS]

Originally posted by: pulse8

Originally posted by: Mwilding
Who? Maybe a few privaleged party members, but people don't jump on decepit inner tubes to escape bliss...

Where did I say all? And how many Cubans do you know?

Let me ask you a question....

Why do you think Castro didn't have any opposition for this election?

Is it because he is doing a such job that opponents knew that they didn't have a chance against Castro?

Or

Is it possible that his oppositions were afraid of being jailed/killed if they ran against Castro?