Posted on 12/04/2016 11:11:45 PM PST by Brad from Tennessee
The Russian-made jeep carrying the ashes of the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro broke down in the middle of his funeral procession on Saturday, forcing soldiers to push the vehicle until it could be repaired.
Nearly every major news website buried the news, though it was perfectly symbolic of the Cuban regimes economic failures, and those of socialism in general.
The breakdown of the jeep in the midst of adoring crowds chanting Long live Fidel! was symbolic of the dual nature of Castros Cuba. While his legacy inspires fierce adulation by many of the nations citizens, others continue to grumble about Cubas autocratic government, inefficient bureaucracy and stagnant economy. . .
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It was probably last paved in the 50's. The lack of functioning vehicles has meant minimal wear and tear.
Reminds me of an old joke:
What is the slowest procession in the world?
A Mexican funeral with only one set of jumper cables.
I watched CBS news story on this and they left out part about the breakdown. Did want to insult the communists I’m sure.
Here’s a Simpsons classic which sums it up pretty well.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=07vdtBMG4Kg
Actually, I am a fan of the Lada Niva.
You won’t believe this is you have not seen it before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwekkIAkHnc
What a joke...! Russian made jeep?
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