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?

There are still people who elevate Cuba and its pseudo-Marxism?

Way to hold onto a fading dream, people.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

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

How ya doing, buddy?

It's really too bad the guy has to die one of these days. Who will continue the fight?

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Che Guevara wannabes who write their college thesis on The Motorcycle diaries, obviously.

I was speaking idiomatically.

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It's really too bad the guy has to die one of these days. Who will continue the fight?

His brother, I believe.

How ya doing, buddy?

Castro is still alive?

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

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Well, my thoughts on the ma....waiiiit a minute. This is politics isn't it? In GENERAL DISCUSSION?!

Jam it back in, in the dark.