>>>Do the North Korean population (or Cuban, Chinese, Saudis, Bangladeshis, or whatever), like the system they have? Ask them.
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>>>I'd say Castro still has the population behind him despite being a dictator. He is there George Washington of sorts.
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>>I really don't know. It may seem that way through what we see on the newscasts, but I wonder if it is truly the majority's feeling or they are simply afraid to openly dissent and protest on the streets. We'll have to wait and see what happens when he goes.
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>Wasn't there something no too long ago where the Cuban authorities put up a series of flagpoles to block the view of a anti-Castro sign or message board?


That stuff happens everywhere, including here. Anti-Bush protesters are routinely thrown out of Bush speech venues.

Too bad his handlers weren't nimble enough to block out the infamous Mission Accomplished banner. (THREE YEARS ago).