Cuba and new koi markets

[Brutuscz]

To add to the discussion on government and pets. Did anyone hear about the dog massacre in china? They had 3-4 cases of rabies with one death. So, they ordered the killing of 50,000 dogs in one area. People who were walking their dogs had them taken from them and beaten to death on the spot!!! Then, they went around at night...making noise so the dogs would bark. They would then locate and kill those dogs as well. I was horrified when I read this on CNN a few days ago. Don't they have rabies shots for dogs in china?!?! Simply inhumane and barbaric!!!

[dinh]

and the reason for the dog massacre ....

[Brutuscz]

They claimed it would prevent the spread of rabies. They also claimed it was to protect the people. Guess they never heard of rabies shots for dogs...morons!! Scares the hell out of me that this can happen in this day and age. Really sad!!

[bekko]

So JG, is Raul strong enough to hold power? What's the scoop?

I was back and forth to PR for a while and don't remember it ever being too hot. I do remember consistent Trade Winds - similar to here.

-stevehop kins

[junglegeorge12]

I think it could very well be a democracy soon. NO, I do not think Raul can hold the people in captivity to communist dictatorship like Fidel has. From what I have gathered about Cuba and it's people, the vast majority of them do not support 'the revolution' and would prefer democracy by about 10 to 1. However, the ones supporting it get plenty of resources and oppurtunity to voice those opinions, so to the outside world it can easily be made to look as though they are a majority, which is inaccurate. I think most cubans want what all of us want, and realize by now Fidel's ideas were nuts and will never work in the real world.

The island here is loaded with professionals like doctors etc who left there and badly want it to become a democracy. When Fidel is finally dead or ousted it can get free if the international community hears it's pleas for help and puts Raul where he belongs.

In July our temps the last couple years averaged 100-120. This year it's 80-95. Big change. The tradewinds are nice, especially up here in the mountains.

I have a family member who is moving out to Lares this month to keep an eye on some things and do some water treament, and take aid over to cubans. I will ask him what he thinks as he goes there often for that reason.

[junglegeorge12]

sorry for the repeats the site seems to be having some probs

[junglegeorge12]

No, I don't think Raul can hold power there, I think it will become a democracy and hope the US and other nations will help as soon as they are asked for help. We have to remember they cannot hardly ask for help there unless they are willing to die or go to jail under Raul.

I have a family member moving out to Lares this month to keep an eye on some things, maybe gather some shovels from JR's friends and other aid to send to Cuba. He has been sneaking aid to orphans and Bibles behind the iron curtain for over 30 years. I will ask him what he feels will happen. He has made comments before that the people there badly want to be free like us.

[gregbickal]

Mabye Fidel needs some koi in the palace fountain Turn Dictator into Democrate with only a few koi. Quick, someone get a government grant

As for Global warming, keep it up, pretty soon Iowa mabye ocean-front property.... Ahhhhhhh

[junglegeorge12]

Yes future headlines will read-'This year's Surfing Championships will he held just outside of Demoines'.

I would bet there are already koi swimming in the palace waters.