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In reply to the discussion: Watching US Cuba policy in the theater of the absurd [View all]
 

Marcus IM

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5. Instead, the US is piling on more sanctions designed to destroy their economy, making life miserable, blame their gov't.
Reply to Old Crank (Reply #3)
Sun Apr 7, 2024, 12:36 PM
Apr 2024

Post revolution Cuba never waged war on the US.

The 1959 Cuban revolution was inspired by the discontent of US gangster imperialism and hegemony.

1959 - A celebration of Fidel Castro's victory over Batista takes place in the streets of Havana, Cuba

https://www.dvarchive.com/700-0598/1959-A-celebration-of-Fidel-Castros-victory-over-Batista-takes-place-in-the-streets-of-Havana-Cuba-and-turns-destructive-when-some-rioters-start-destroying-cars-and-parking-meters.html


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Watching US Cuba policy in the theater of the absurd [View all] Marcus IM Apr 2024 OP
Nuts. Is the Cuban vote here that strong we can't stop our stupid embargo? All it's done is further destabilize Cuba ... marble falls Apr 2024 #1
Don't make the mistake that Cuban "exiles" or Americans are concerned with Cuba's/Cuban's wellbeing. Marcus IM Apr 2024 #2
I make no mistakes about Cuba "problems" caused by US slobbery justified by the Monroe Doctrine. marble falls Apr 2024 #4
Meanwhile we have restored Old Crank Apr 2024 #3
Instead, the US is piling on more sanctions designed to destroy their economy, making life miserable, blame their gov't. Marcus IM Apr 2024 #5
But now we can say Old Crank Apr 2024 #6
People born after the revolution are unaware Havana was called the "Whorehouse of the Caribbean." Judi Lynn Apr 2024 #7
I think the new "whorehouse of the Caribbean" is on Calle Ocho, Little Havana, Miami, Fla. Marcus IM Apr 2024 #8
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