Bkmk
In your face, Snowflake.
I was struck by the huge contrast between Trump’s statement and Obama’s statement.
Which leader, Trump or Obama, has the better grasp of the legacy of Fidel Castro? Which leader has expressed himself with clarity as to the impact of Castro on Cuba and the world?
Which leader is willing to “tell it like it is” and not fall into the “trap” of feeling compelled to say something good about someone who has died, regardless of who that person was, or the evil he perpetrated???
Hmm...will obama order flags lowered?
President-Elect Donald J. Trump Statement
“Today, the world marks the passing of a brutal dictator who oppressed his own people for nearly six decades. Fidel Castro’s legacy is one of firing squads, theft, unimaginable suffering, poverty and the denial of fundamental human rights.
“While Cuba remains a totalitarian island, it is my hope that today marks a move away from the horrors endured for too long, and toward a future in which the wonderful Cuban people finally live in the freedom they so richly deserve.
“Though the tragedies, deaths and pain caused by Fidel Castro cannot be erased, our administration will do all it can to ensure the Cuban people can finally begin their journey toward prosperity and liberty. I join the many Cuban Americans who supported me so greatly in the presidential campaign, including the Brigade 2506 Veterans Association that endorsed me, with the hope of one day soon seeing a free Cuba.”
Trump:
“Today, the world marks the passing of a brutal dictator who oppressed his own people for nearly six decades. Fidel Castro’s legacy is one of firing squads, theft, unimaginable suffering, poverty and the denial of fundamental human rights.”
Survey of headlines on November 26, 2016 - the day he died.
| Organization | Word Used |
|---|---|
| BBC | President |
| US News | President |
| Daily Mail | President |
| Bloomberg | President |
| CNN | Leader |
| PBS | Leader |
| Chicago Tribune | Leader |
| SF Chronicle | Leader |
| Yahoo News | Leader |
| AOL News | Leader |
| ABC News | Revolutionary Leader |
| LA Times | Revolutionary Icon |
| NY Times | Revolutionary |
| Seattle Pi | Icon |
| Google News | Dictator |
| NBC | Dictator |
| FOX | Dictator |
| Washington Post | Dictator |
| Herald Sun | Dictator |
..yep DJT becoming president scared Castro to death—Cuba Libre!
Quote:
“It’s going to be good to have a president elect who knows the difference between good and evil once again.”
Barack Hussein Obama - The Worst President In American History
“Free at last.” “Thank God Almighty we are free at last.”
Wow! Effeminate gush from Obunghole and pro-freedom, no-nonsense statement from Trump. You could not ask for a more stark contrast between the child and the man. It is going to be a GREAT eight years.
Not mincing any flowery words. Straight talk. I like.
Sadly, Obama’s lousy statement is much better than that from the Pope.
Clearly Vice-President Elect Pence will not be doing funeral duty for this world “leader”. I wonder if Obama will send Biden, or go himself?
Truth to Power, Baby!
Oh they both know the difference between good and evil. They also know which side they choose to support.
Obama would have expressed condolences to the German people or the death of Adolf Hitler.
