The Obama campaign has posted this updated, slightly more wordy statement on the Guevaragate incident involving Maria Isabel.
“This is a volunteer office that is not in any way controlled by the Obama campaign. We were disappointed to see this picture because it is both offensive to many Cuban-Americans — and Americans of all backgrounds — and because it does not reflect Senator Obama’s views. Barack Obama has been very clear in putting forward a Cuba policy that is based on one principle: freedom for the Cuban people.” — Obama Campaign
I’m sure you all have opinions on this. Fire away, in the comments.
UPDATE: Commenter Melek rightly points out that in this THIRD statement released by the campaign there is still no mention of Guevara. Just the “inappropriate flag”.
Very Similar to the response I got, when I wrote to His Headquarters.
In Fairness the Bitch Maria is the one we should be focusing in.
Although I will never vote for a democrat.
I think it is a considerate response. What else would you expect them to say? It does not matter really. As another commenter pointed out, they would never vote for a Democrat. It would be the same type of problem if you had some David Duke Republican running a McCain campaign office.
And yes, we all want freedom for Cuba. The issue is how do we achieve that and by what policies?
BTW, considering freedom for Cuba, how are we doing with the current policies of restrictions on families, Americans, and the embargo in general? Cuba is not free.
Well, considering that an Obama supporter and surrogate told me in an email that “”Unfortunately, there is much disinformation out there about Che Guevara and more has to be done to combat the Che myths.” I think it would be fair for Mr. Obama to elaborate on why Guevara does not reflect Senator Obama’s views. He could really help himself out among those “moderate” Cuban Americans the Herald keeps telling us about by setting the record straight on Guevara to his followers so they don’t keep embarrassing him and themselves by praising a homicidal maniac.
Well, considering that an Obama supporter and surrogate told me in an email that “”Unfortunately, there is much disinformation out there about Che Guevara and more has to be done to combat the Che myths.” I think it would be fair for Mr. Obama to elaborate on why Guevara does not reflect Senator Obama’s views. He could really help himself out among those “moderate” Cuban Americans the Herald keeps telling us about by setting the record straight on Guevara to his followers so they don’t keep embarrassing him and themselves by praising a homicidal maniac.
Henry consider this logically, what could Obama have in common with Guevara, really?
What would you like Obama to say?
I think most people do not know the historical Guevara that is reviled. I believe most people see that Guevara photo as a symbol created by media, pop culture, and Hollywood. The question I would like to know is what is Maria’s understanding of Guevara and what was the point of having that flag up in a campaign office? She is Cuban American. Just what was she trying to communicate? I know we have our own conclusions, but those would be the questions worth knowing her answers to, imho.
Gabriel this is what he could say:
“Che Guevara does not reflect my views because he was a Marxist who helped establish one of the deadliest dictatorships in the history of the western hemisphere. He was a blood thirsty executioner that thought the ends justify the means. They do not. As such I urge all of my supporters to learn about the real Che Guevara. Once they understand the nature of this man, they will understand why I can’t abide by my supporters using his image in any communications in support of my campaign.”
Simple enough.
As for the embargo failing, go tell that Obama. He now is in favor of keeping it despite his previous position to the contrary.
Gabriel this is what he could say:
“Che Guevara does not reflect my views because he was a Marxist who helped establish one of the deadliest dictatorships in the history of the western hemisphere. He was a blood thirsty executioner that thought the ends justify the means. They do not. As such I urge all of my supporters to learn about the real Che Guevara. Once they understand the nature of this man, they will understand why I can’t abide by my supporters using his image in any communications in support of my campaign.”
Simple enough.
As for the embargo failing, go tell that Obama. He now is in favor of keeping it despite his previous position to the contrary.
In addition to what Henry would like Obama to say I’d like him to use the opportunity to bring up guevara’s disdain for the black and Mexican races as well as homosexuals and to distance himself from that as well as guevara’s marxist/commie ideals.
I agree with Henry’s proposition here. And I find Gabriel’s comments a bit disingenious. It would make me really consider listening to Mr. Obama’s message a LOT more closely if he took this opportunity to explain to the American people why Che Guevara’s image is and should always be anathema to all people who honor freedom and justice. I would be so overwhelming grateful and indebted to Mr. Obama if he explaned how Che Guevara was a murderer and a collosal failure as a “humanist” or “revolutionary.”
In fact, a STRONG repudiation of anyone who idolizes or thinks positively of Che Guevara (and, of course, by extension, the Castros) would be appropriate here. Just tell Maria Isabel – bitch, you’re not wanted or welcome in my campaign.
And Gabriel, Cuba was no freer 5 years ago when the travel restrictions were much more liberal. And Cuba is no freer today after 15 years of trade and engagement by Europe. What that tells me is that the source of Castro’s power is not whether or not Cuba can trade freely or have tourists or not.
And Gabriel, Cuba was no freer 5 years ago when the travel restrictions were much more liberal. And Cuba is no freer today after 15 years of trade and engagement by Europe. What that tells me is that the source of Castro’s power is not whether or not Cuba can trade freely or have tourists or not.
The Houston Fox affiliate that first posted the video has an update of the story with an interview with this maria isabel “lady”. Go and check out what kind of garbage this person is. By the way, I live in Texas and today at work I was talking about the Obama picture. Long story short all the Hispanics knew who guevara was, 90% of the Americans told me they had no idea who the guy in the image was, the other 10% knew that he was “that guy on the shirts”.
Joaquin, yes we posted the unedited raw footage of the interview the station did with her as a follow-up. You can see it here.
She admits that she is a Cuban. In other words no excuse about not knowing what Guevara was.
https://www.babalublog.com/archives/007375.html
Joaquin, yes we posted the unedited raw footage of the interview the station did with her as a follow-up. You can see it here.
She admits that she is a Cuban. In other words no excuse about not knowing what Guevara was.
https://www.babalublog.com/archives/007375.html
The response or what’s left out of it matters!
What’s significant and very telling here is the fact that neither on the lame interview with Maria Isabel nor anywhere on Obama’s campaign statement does the word “Che” is mentioned. There’s no reference to real issue at hand. It was not about displaying a Cuban flag … it was about the statement made by the deliberate display of a Cuban flag superimposed with the image of Che!!!
It’s just the typical hypocritical “PC” response. I could see people who just rely on headlines typical of our MSM read something along the line of … “Obama’s campaign apologizes for controversial flag in local precinct office”… so people will say … what’s the big deal about a Cuban flag in an office … blah, blah, blah … and as usual the rest of the story will be conveniently left out!! Moreover, reinforcing the stereotype of extreme anti-castro exiles. Clearly, just like the flag in question was intentionally displayed, it would not be politically savvy for Obama’s campaign to add “Che Guevara” right after picture on their statement!
This is the typical Liberal spin … addressing Che does not necessitate a reference to him wanting freedom for Cuban people … IMO they are two very distinct subjects!!!
I wish you well 🙂 Melek
“Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another.” ~ Homer
A note for Gabriel….
the so called “embargo” wasn’t imposed to the regimen for this to fall,it was ’cause Castro nationalized companies whose owners were american citizens,and the regime didn’t pay back the equivalent of those properties to the owners…in other words,Castro stole properties,companies to amercian owners and never paid back for them…..
now Castro around the 1970’s started to mention the “embargo” as a “cause” for the poverty,and/or the problems of the island,without mentioning the real reason for the so called “embargo”…and he did what Goebbels did for Hitler,”repeat a lie thousands times,and it will become truth….
the only real embargo is the one imposed by the regime and Castro to the people of the island…so i believe is time for the regime to remove it…..dont you think so…????
Claudia, I know what you meant, but just to make it perfectly clear, “Che” did not disdain homophobes, he WAS a homophobe.
I just fixed the comment.
I just fixed the comment.
For the record homophobe is a liberal term for anyone who stand for any kind of morality.
che was not a homophobe as he was an immoral pig.
As for the outcry against obama I am totally supportive. But I am a bit amazed that when Cubawatch made an excellent post regarding the Roman Catholic Church’s lame stance regarding Cuba few were as fiery against the Catholic Church. If Obama is wrong then the Catholic Churches guilt by silence and in some cased cooperation is worse. Its time to hold everyone to the same standard.
pototo you are correct about the church. No argument from me. But the Pope ain’t running for prez.
pototo you are correct about the church. No argument from me. But the Pope ain’t running for prez.
Thank God!