-Caveat Lector- By PASCAL FLETCHER HAVANA (January 23, 1999 2:21 a.m. EST http://www.nandotimes.com) - Cuban President Fidel Castro said on Friday he knew "almost absolutely nothing" about economics but predicted that the system of global capitalism is unsustainable and could only end in crisis. Ending a conference in Havana on "Globalization and Development Problems," Castro said he believed the existing world economic order of "neoliberal globalization" would be replaced in coming decades with a globalization "of solidarity, socialist, communist or whatever you want to call it." The 72-year-old Castro delivered his summary in what he called a "wire service" style of staccato questions and answers, drawing laughs from the audience. "What kind of globalization do we have today? A neoliberal globalization ... Is it sustainable? No. Can it last for a long time? Absolutely not," he said, reading from notes. "Sooner rather than later, it will have to cease to exist," Castro added. He was repeating an argument he has defended in recent months that "neoliberal" capitalism was doomed to disappear. Castro added: "Do I see myself as a prophet or a fortune teller? No. Do I know much about economics? Almost absolutely nothing." But he forecast that "neoliberal globalization" would end after passing through "deep and catastrophic crises. That's the most likely -- almost inevitable," he said. Castro said "ideas and consciences" would be the weapons with which to forge a more humane world order. "Is this a Utopia, a dream among so many others? No. Because it is objectively inevitable and there are no alternatives," he said. The five-day meeting of 600 economists and academics from 51 nations was promoted by Castro to discuss globalization. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ <Picture> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Global | Nation | Sports | Politics | Opinions | Business | Techserver | Health & Science | Entertainment | Weather | Baseball | Basketball | Football | Hockey | Sport Server | MAIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Copyright � 1999 Nando Media Do you have some feedback for the Nando Times staff? DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
