Amnesty International's 2005 report

[apothanein kerdos]

I never understood why Cuba was on the axis of evil, or why there's no trade between America and Cuba. What's wrong with Cuba? I know it's a communist country, but that doesn't make it evil.

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Cuba isn't on the Axis of evil. Iran, Iraq, and North Korea were.

If you want to know why we don't trade with them...look at history. Also, Fidel must be doing something wrong for thousands of Cuban immigrants to flee to the US each year.

[Gerioke]

I was merely correcting the method of forgiveness. 

Possibly the same spirit that coaxes Leonards rants. If that is the case then I seriously repent.

This is a statement to coax LEONARD into another statement -- then "asking for" forgiveness.

Do you not see it?

Your brother in Christ with much agape love,

George

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That statement was to point out that I seriously believe that Leonard is equally guilty of being led by a spirit that is contrary to the Holy Spirit.

Leonard does not appear to see it this way. I have acknowledged my wrong doings and attempted a sincere apology. I've apologized to Leonard before for remarks I have made and we seem to have a mutual understanding. This reminds me of NHL hockey where one guy gives a cheap shot and the 2nd guy retaliates and the ref hands the penalty to the retaliator while the instigator gets to go off and give more cheap shots. Do you watch hockey George?

[apothanein kerdos]

I was merely correcting the method of forgiveness.

[George]

Do you watch hockey George?

Not here in Israel It's not a cold weather country!

By the way, retailating isn't the way to resolve differences. The way to resolve differences is to take the high road and allow the Spirit of God to bring forth peace!

May I suggest the same?

Your brother in Christ with much agape love,

George

BTW -- IRON sharpens IRON! It's ok when a brother reproves you in love knowing that the end result is a deeper holiness -- a deeper love for the LORD -- and a deeper love for the brethren!

[Gerioke]

Do you watch hockey George?

Not here in Israel It's not a cold weather country!

By the way, retailating isn't the way to resolve differences. The way to resolve differences is to take the high road and allow the Spirit of God to bring forth peace!

If I ignore what's going on then the name calling and such just continues. Is this the kind of stuff that you want to be known for at worthy?

May I suggest the same?

Your brother in Christ with much agape love,

George

BTW -- IRON sharpens IRON! It's ok when a brother reproves you in love knowing that the end result is a deeper holiness -- a deeper love for the LORD -- and a deeper love for the brethren!

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I don't see how name calling and cheap shots is reproving you in love. Maybe we've moved on to a different topic

[Guest Obtuse Monkey]

I never understood why Cuba was on the axis of evil, or why there's no trade between America and Cuba. What's wrong with Cuba? I know it's a communist country, but that doesn't make it evil.

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Cuba isn't on the Axis of evil. Iran, Iraq, and North Korea were.

If you want to know why we don't trade with them...look at history. Also, Fidel must be doing something wrong for thousands of Cuban immigrants to flee to the US each year.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/1971852.stm

It's very easy to say look at history. I know they <i>had</i> some ties with the USSR, and some Soviet weapons were based there (which are no longer there). I know they went through revolution...which reminds me, I never did finish reading Castro's speeches. I'll go to those if my question isn't answered, but I am quite curious as to what the reasoning for this Cuba boycott is in America.

[George]

I don't see how name calling and cheap shots is reproving you in love. Maybe we've moved on to a different topic

I didn't call you a name or say any cheap shots towards you!

I'm just being a brother -- and telling you the error that I'm seeing in love!

Did I tell you something that was wrong?

Your brother in Christ with much agape love,

George

[Gerioke]

I don't see how name calling and cheap shots is reproving you in love. Maybe we've moved on to a different topic

I didn't call you a name or say any cheap shots towards you!

I'm just being a brother -- and telling you the error that I'm seeing in love!

Did I tell you something that was wrong?

Your brother in Christ with much agape love,

George

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I thought you were refering to Leonard with his calling me? communist vermin idiots or something loke that

[apothanein kerdos]

I never understood why Cuba was on the axis of evil, or why there's no trade between America and Cuba. What's wrong with Cuba? I know it's a communist country, but that doesn't make it evil.

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Cuba isn't on the Axis of evil. Iran, Iraq, and North Korea were.

If you want to know why we don't trade with them...look at history. Also, Fidel must be doing something wrong for thousands of Cuban immigrants to flee to the US each year.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/1971852.stm

It's very easy to say look at history. I know they <i>had</i> some ties with the USSR, and some Soviet weapons were based there (which are no longer there). I know they went through revolution...which reminds me, I never did finish reading Castro's speeches. I'll go to those if my question isn't answered, but I am quite curious as to what the reasoning for this Cuba boycott is in America.

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They are not part of the Axis of Evil as laid down by Bush.

The reason for the sanctioning of Cuba is because they are Communist, they mistreat their pople, and up until the collapse of the USSR they were a constant threat as an invasion point. Is there a reason to keep the sanctions against Cuba today? Probably, for no Ameircan president has even hinted at lifting them. This includes Clinton...who would have been the president to do it. This means there is intelligence that we do not know about that keeps these sanctions on Cuba. Trust me, trade with Cuba would benefit our economy as well as theirs....so there has to be some reason for the sanctions in the modern era that we do not know about.

[George]

Actually I was referring to your apology and how it was not in the right heart.

And how when you ask for forgiveness how it should be thought about and how you should ask.

Basically I was just pointing out the error and correcting it -- correction is a good thing when it's done in love.

And believe me I am not correcting because I feel the "need" to, but rather correcting because I am desiring to see a deeper level of holiness and love spread among the brethren!

Love binds up even the most distressing wounds!

Your brother in Christ with much agape love,

George