Re: Re: Oil & Socialism

["Ken Hanly" <khanly@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In the agricultural sector in Cuba the policy seems to be drastically reduce
the use of oil. There is even talk of a return to animal power in some
cases. In some ways this has led to what most leftists would regard as
progressive policies. Less dependence upon monoculture (sugar) for export,
less use of fossil fuels and pesticides and manufactured fertilizers, and in
general a more green agricultural policy. I do not see how this aspect of
Cuban development fails to maintain socialism or has led to a decline in
food production. As I recall, Cuban agricultural researchers generally do
not share the negative view of biotechnology common among some leftists
though. Maybe someone has further information on this. There was an article
on the greening of Cuban agriculture some time ago in Canadian Dimension.
   Cheers, Ken Hanly
----- Original Message -----
From: Yoshie Furuhashi <furuhashi.1@xxxxxxx>
To: <pen-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2000 6:58 PM
>Subject: [PEN-L:4518] Re: Oil & Socialism


> >  >I guess I don't accept the premise that fossil fuels define
capitalism. Do
> >>you? does anyone?
> >
> >That's what I thought that this thread was based on.
>
> No -- the thread began with my reply to Lou's posting on Cuba, which
> contained good news of Hugo Chavez (of Venezuela) aiding Cuba through
> steady oil supplies.  Oil has been & will be crucial for the
> transition to & maintenance of socialism as well.
>
> Yoshie
>