Comments on: Cuban regime DISSIDENTS vs. Cuban regime OPPONENTS, on the “embargo.”

By: David Sandoval

David Sandoval — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:52:41 +0000

What the hell is wrong with us that we can't support our own? How are we ever going to promote plurality and diversity in Cuba, when in exile we are fighting amongst ourselves, putting down one of the most prominent anti-castro voices out there?

Let me quote capitolhillcubans.com:
"Regardless of any disagreement that we may have regarding U.S. policy towards Cuba, we certainly respect your right to voice that disagreement, as we're confident you respect our right to disagree.

That is the diversity of our views (and the roots of a future democracy).

Yet, any disagreement is minimal within the context of our fundamental agreement that the human rights of the Cuban people must be respected; that an end to the Castro regime's brutal dictatorship is imminent; and that a process of democratic change must take place.

That is the unity of our purpose. "

By: A Grand Illusion » Hardliners don’t know what to do with Yoani

A Grand Illusion » Hardliners don’t know what to do with Yoani — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:49:58 +0000

[...] out how to counteract this arriviste from Havana, and their responses range from the bilious (See here, but especially here) to the Cuban Liberty Council, which trying to scoop some Yoani magic for [...]

By: Humberto Fontova

Humberto Fontova — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:50:16 +0000

Thanks for the notes, amigos. And I know what you mean regarding the "al fin le pisaron los callos" crowd of ex-Castroites on Miami TV.

But they often have useful disclosures. To wit: "lifting of the U.S. travel ban would be a great gift to the Castros." (Alcibiades Hidalgo from back in 2002)

Touche'!

By: cemiami1

cemiami1 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:14:23 +0000

Humberto, once again you are spot on...as a point of reference see the comments thread and my remarks yesterday below, butressing your points:

http://babalublog.com/2009/11/seven-questions/

Moreover, as grandson and son of two Brigade 2506 members, both of which worked with Pres Fulgencio Batista y Zaldivar, in the presidential palace, your point about Batista's racial make up is quite apropos.

Oddly, enough Mr. Manos Liempas, Oscar Haza, who loves to fawn over ex agents and ministers of Raul and Fidel, touched the subject of race, via the engendered Panfilo videos, but NEVER even mentioned Batista!!!

By: CaliforniaCubanAmerican

CaliforniaCubanAmerican — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:24:17 +0000

Humberto,

I read your article "Che Guevara's Whacking -- A Glorious Anniversary" and loved it!

Jose

By: Eddy Gonzalez

Eddy Gonzalez — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:57:59 +0000

So, you've shown that the regime is racist in its treatment of political opponents when it chooses which ones to abuse and mistreat. Is this news? Does this imply something sinister about Yoani, or about the regime? Is it not possible for Cubans to have genuine differences of opinion on US foreign policy?

And what's a bo-bo?