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U.N. votes to end US embargo on Cuba; US and Israel oppose (www.reuters.com)

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[–] Ashyr 20 points 1 year ago (4 children)

In all seriousness, who does the embargo really benefit. Maybe it made sense during the Cold War when missiles were getting moved around, but now? Someone somewhere must be profiting from it, but it’s not the American people.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 year ago

Wikipedia » Political positions of Noam Chomsky » Views on institutions » Criticism of United States government

His conclusion is that a consistent part of the United States' foreign policy is based on stemming the "threat of a good example." This 'threat' refers to the possibility that a country could successfully develop outside the US-managed global system, thus presenting a model for other countries, including countries in which the United States has strong economic interests.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Nobody. It exists solely because of American's indoctrinated hate towards Communism.

I guess long term you could make the argument it threatens the ruling class, because if (more) communist ideals were proven successful then more nations would implement them.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

It benefits the US empire. Duh?