Re: US revives conditional offer to lift embargo against Cub

[Gambitt]

 
 AP
 Friday, August 25, 2006
 
 WASHINGTON, USA (AP) - The Bush administration revived on Wednesday a four-year-old proposal under which the US would move toward lifting the embargo against Cuba in return for reinstatement of democratic processes on the island.
 
 The proposal was first set forth by President George W Bush in May 2002 and was rejected by Cuba. It has received scant attention since then. "The offer is still on the table," said Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Shannon, speaking to reporters.
 
 He said the US would consult with Congress on lifting the embargo if Cuba released political prisoners, protected human rights, legalised political parties and "created a pathway" toward free elections
 
 
 Gee, isn't that Great! Now if the USA would only  do it First , to show Cuba how!!!!!!

[JohnnyCastaway]

hmm...lets see here...  
 
 "...you *must* have free elections (read -- do things the way we tell you to), otherwise we'll blockade you from the world..."
 
 that's democracy??
 
    :th: