Behind the veneer of classic cars and cigar smoke, lies a country in decay. Benny Johnson, the chief creative officer for Turning Point USA, reports in The Federalist: What many do not realize is that 90 percent of the Cuban economy is controlled by their government. Resource scarcity, poverty, horrific living conditions, and oppressive government […]
Fidel Castro and the Morally Obtuse
From President Barack Obama: At this time of Fidel Castro’s passing, we extend a hand of friendship to the Cuban people. . . . . History will record and judge the enormous impact of this singular figure on the people and world around him. From the Manhattan Contrarian: Pathetic. Sorry, but it’s not OK to […]
Cuba Heading Backward or Moving Forward?
According to Amnesty International, political detentions in Cuba are at the highest level in “many years” and “Cuban human rights activists are at increased risk of detention or harassment from the authorities.” In December 2015, reported The Guardian, Obama declared that he would only visit Cuba if the government made progress on civil liberties. “If […]
The Not-So-Good Life under Castro
As President Obama and entourage step foot in Cuba, readers might be interested in a new book out by a former Castro security guard. Jaun Reinaldo Sanchez has written The Double Life of Fidel Castro, in which he details the palaces, yachts, and multitude of servants Mr. Castro enjoys. In a summary of Mr. Sanchez’s book […]
