Additionally, many find Cuba to be a depressing place to visit. The life and economy of the country are sinking into the sewer, the people are being held prisoner, the place even looks gloomy. I don't attempt to place blame, but I do think it is more than just Fidel who shares in it. I believe the good ol' USofA had much to do with creating the conditions that allowed Castro to take over.
Interesting little tidbit, Fidel started with an army of six. And took over the whole country with the promise to the people that they would be saved from the evil government. He succeeded in taking over because he had the support of the people. Then he did an about face. I've often wondered if he knew all along he would stiff his people, or if that is something he decided after taking over.
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He did. He just never mentioned he'd replace it with ANOTHER evil government :-)
Another tidbit... there's the Cuban Friendship Museum in Pozo Rico, if you're ever stuck there for a few hours with nothing better to do. The Granma had been seized from some gringo for some reason, and was available for Fidel and his merry men to take their cruise...
Oh, this is a tale of a revolution-aree...
who ruled for a long, long time.
The Cubans made the best of it --
at least there's not much crime.
No food, no lights, no decent cars
Not a single luxury...
If not for Canadian touristas,
They'd have no industry.
The secret police are watching you,
as you walk along the shore...
Don't do anything but tan and drink,
or buy a two-buck whore.
At least it's pretty and not as bad
as it is in Guantanamooooo...
But I'd much rather spend my time
in Mexico... in Mexico.
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