That Castro, What a Guy

Cuba libre | Review | Guardian Unlimited Books

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For some, Cuba's resistance to multi-party elections, its clampdown on those who work with the US against the regime, its shortages and bureaucracy mark Castro down as a failed dictator, even if the only prisoners tortured and held without trial on the island are in the US base at Guantánamo. But for millions across the world, Cuba's resistance to US domination, its internationalist record in Africa and Latin America, its achievements in health and education and its pursuit of an independent, anti-capitalist course remain an inspirational point of reference.

Show trials are still trials, comrade.

How ya doing, buddy?

Hey, Communism can work, man. It's just that nobody's tried it.

How ya doing, buddy?

Yes, but on the plus side he has an artificial anus and lives in excruciating pain.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.