On Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:24:29 -0400, moi <me@mybum.net> wrote:
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>You guys need to read the News a little more often, and spend less
>time in here.
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>Here's what your 'cute little guy's been up to:
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>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/06/17/world/main4185799.shtml
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>On Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:01:35 -0600, HMS Victor Victorian
><VictorVictorian@NBG.com> wrote:
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>>On 27 Aug 2008 07:05:59 GMT, (Yenc-PP-A&A) <UVRae> (UVR) wrote:
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>>>This is one of my favorite series even though the US
>>>mistreated this young lad. I wonder how he feels about
>>>the United States now.
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>>>Elian Gonzales pics compiled, scanned and posted by
>>>"Qrious".
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>>>UVRae.
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>>A very complete and sentimental collection, indeed.
>>Thank you.
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>>Children are quite resilient in the face of change, and do not cling
>>to silly political and social fracases as do the so-called mature
>>adults. I followed his adventures with interest some years ago, and I
>>have little doubt he has fond memories of living with his relatives in
>>Florida, but concomitantly, I also have few doubts that he is happy
>>with his father, with whom he belongs irrespective of anyone's
>>particular philosophical imperatives, in Cuba, even given his amazing
>>celebrity status has passed.
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>>It did surprise me to discover to what lengths people will sacrifice
>>the most basic parental-child rights in order to make a political
>>point. Such is the way of the world, I suppose, sadly.
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>>Thank you again for this lovely collection.
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>>Sincerely,
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>>HMS Victor Victorian NP-g18
>>God Save the Queen!
>>God Preserve the Prince of Wales!
>>Rule Britannia!
Dearest Moi,
I am a bit surprised by the apparent critical tone of your response to
my comment, for I have known you to be a thoughtful chap. What
significance do you attach to the fact that Elian became a member of
the Cuban Young Communist Union, along with thousands of others? This
is a fact of life in Cuba. Consequently, one would expect a young
member of the Young Communist Union to make statements that support
the ruling regime, in much the same way tens of thousands of Americans
asserted their patriotism by condemning those who criticised President
Bush's incursion into Iraq. However, publicly embracing Fidel and
Raul does not mean he has internalised these sentiments--as any savvy
politician will tell you.
I am very happy to hear that Elian's father is in the national
assembly, which most likely provides for a comfortable life. In
linking to your referent, I found nothing that seemed to indicate
Elian, who is now a young man, is in any way unhappy. Have you?
Moi, I do not consider myself well-read by any means, but I am
relatively informed as to international news.
Sincerely,
Victor
Law that is Unjust is not Law.
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