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It is believed that at least 200 political prisoners are currently being held in Cuba.

Via Wiki: Since the beginning of the War in Afghanistan, 775 detainees have been brought to Guantanamo, approximately 420 of which have been released. As of August 9, 2007, approximately 355 detainees remain.

Detainees, political prisoners, what exactly is the difference? I guess you could say we’ve tortured and released more innocent men than Cuba has imprisoned, but it’s okay since we labelled them ‘maybe terrorists’ instead of ‘politically advantageous show-captives.’

Via BBC: Cuba has signed two legally binding human rights agreements at the UN in New York, just days after Raul Castro was sworn in as the new president.

Via Reuters: “I’m not suggesting there’s never a time to talk, but I’m suggesting now is not the time … to talk with Raul Castro,” Bush told a White House news conference after being asked about Obama’s willingness to meet with the new Cuban president, Raul Castro.

“It will send the wrong message. … It will give great status to those who have suppressed human rights and human dignity,” Bush added, saying there was no difference between Raul Castro and his brother, Fidel, who recently stepped aside as president because of ill health.

*whistles nonchalantly*  In any case, Raul Castro looks kinda like my grandpa did before shaved his ’stache, so he’s an alright guy in my book blog.