I have been to Cuba. I was part of a group to examine the housing problem and how to better provide housing in Cuba.
The place is not to be believed and is worse than most Americans imagine.
1. Repression of thought and actions. We know this already, but since it is for "the good of the people" most liberals in this country embrace it.
2. Poverty is terrible. Similar to much of China.
3. Prostitution and crime are rampant. Just like Russia and China, the police are corrupt beyond anything we have in this country. Let's see - restrict wages to almost zero and .. surprise, surprise, many with power will increase their standard of living through payoffs, crime, etc.
4. The list can go on about how sick and twisted Cuba is, but I will stop with this point. Did the Cubans REALLY want improved housing? No. They wanted to say that they examined proposals, but none were acceptable. The government actually likes the people living in horrendous conditions (give them a taste of a better life and they might want more).
God, I hate liberals!