First of all, I am not a dude.
Secondly, I am not making an accusation against Rafael Cruz. I am questioning the validity of his legend, according to Moscow Rules - that should always be applied in any situation pertaining to Cuba.
I am intimately informed about the years 1950-1960 in Cuba.
Your supposition that Cuba was in chaos in 1957 is completely wrong, and also quite surprising to read from an author of your stature. At that very moment, US and foreign tourism were at an all-time high, new luxury hotels were being built, and the most famous figures of US entertainment, in movies and music were appearing regularly in Havana venues.
In 1957, there were opposition media, openly critical of the government, that published prominent writers - some of whom were self-professed communists. There was also a communist daily newspaper and a communist party-run radio station. They were functioning freely, with none of their personnel in prison.
At the time of the Castro takeover, in January of 1959, Cuba was full of tourists, permanent residents from the US, hundreds of US businesses, and the US embassy was functioning normally. All were taken by surprise. Cuba had just had national elections - in which Batista had not run - and a new president was about to come into office.
Gosh, simply Nirvana (on the surface). Almost sounds just like today ... Michael Moore raving about Castro's health care system; famous figures of US entertainment appearing regularly ... Jackson, Belafonte and Nicholson shouting ... Viva Fidel ....
btw, did the trains run on time too?
You clearly have made accusations about Daddy Cruz, using the “L” word and also assuming you know what HIS situation was in 1957. I submit that you probably dont know everything you think you do. And you have also been anything BUT circumspect in your questioning. This is why you are getting flamed.
You are also overstating the part Cruz’ father is playing in this entire dynamic. Today was the first time I’ve seen his father, and I’ve been following him since before his primary victory. In other words, your claim that Daddy is the “centerpiece” is frankly insulting and certainly not accurate.
And you are also conflating the ideas brought against your case and therefore making irrelevant replies.
Clearly, I do not know what the story is with Daddy Cruz. I wasn’t there. I am somewhat familiar with pre Castro Cuba, but not enough to have any idea whether or not his personal story is likely true or not. It may be false. But having no reason to think that, I am not rushing to judgement.
And besides, defunding Obama Care is not relevant to this in any way, shape or form.