Havana-Miami-Washington events and arguments and their impact on Cuba
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Havana photo essay
In advance of the 490th anniversary of the founding of Havana next Monday, the Boston Globe’s website has a terrific photo essay by Havana-based wire service photographers.Above, a shot from Javier Galeano of AP.
I saw those pictures this morning. I'm sure the link on Phil's splendid website, will make many more amazed at the beauty of Cuba. The sad case is how much more beautiful this country will be when change arrives.
Actually my GWU friend, sustainability just means that growth will be able to continue into the future, and not just for the short-term.
And your idea that "they got it right" based on your definition is plain wrong. Cuba has been growing faster than just about everyone else in the region since the special period. According to CIA data, since 2003, Cuba's GDP has grown considerably faster (avg. 4.8%) than all the countries I just checked - Mexico (2.7%), Brazil (3.2%), Chile (4.2%)Jamaica (1.3%), Dominica (1.3%), Bolivia (3.9%), Guatemala (3.7%), etc. etc.
In advance of the 490th anniversary of the founding of
I saw those pictures this morning. I'm sure the link on Phil's splendid website, will make many more amazed at the beauty of Cuba. The sad case
ReplyDeleteis how much more beautiful this country will be when change arrives.
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ReplyDeleteThe revolution has destroyed a beautiful country
ReplyDeleteThe enviromental damage that we will find in later years will shock us
November 13, 2009 1:32 AM
The enviromental damage that we will find in later years will shock us
ReplyDeleteUnlike the environmental damage capitalism has wrought in the US and the world... which is actually threatening the survival of the human race.
Meanwhile the World Wildlife Fund has said that Cuba is the only country in the world practicing "sustainable development."
ReplyDeleteSustainable development, according to environmentalists, is no development. They got it right.
ReplyDeleteActually my GWU friend, sustainability just means that growth will be able to continue into the future, and not just for the short-term.
ReplyDeleteAnd your idea that "they got it right" based on your definition is plain wrong. Cuba has been growing faster than just about everyone else in the region since the special period. According to CIA data, since 2003, Cuba's GDP has grown considerably faster (avg. 4.8%) than all the countries I just checked - Mexico (2.7%), Brazil (3.2%), Chile (4.2%)Jamaica (1.3%), Dominica (1.3%), Bolivia (3.9%), Guatemala (3.7%), etc. etc.
On Planet Leftside, Cuba's economy has been growing faster than just about everyone else in the region.
ReplyDeleteOn Planet Leftside, Cuba's economy has been growing faster than just about everyone else in the region.
ReplyDeleteNot on my planet. On the CIA's planet. Or are they in the business of lying in order to make Cuba look good now?