Do you know what caused the Cuban Revolution?

[msc545]

The Cuban Revolution was primarily caused by widespread dissatisfaction with the corrupt, oppressive government of Fulgencio Batista, which included rampant political corruption, social inequality, economic exploitation, and brutal repression, leading many Cubans to support the revolutionary movement seeking a change in leadership and system of government.

Does any of this sound familiar now? In what way?

[purplepoppy]

All revolutions are caused by unfairness. People will tolerate incompetence, and a shit standard of living but they expect to be treated fairly. What America has successfully done is demonize countries like Cuba so it's own citizens will accept unfairness.

[Anonymous]

Largely international communism caused it. Cuba is now a socialist country and doing very well. The best healthcare in the world where your doctor is also your mechanic and your teacher is also your accountant

[Dargil]

My guess is culture clash between locals and wealthy Americans and Europeans exploiting them and turning their country into a playground. Robert Redford's Hanana reflects that.

[Dargil]

Havana.

[OddBeMe]

Cia kills any democratically elected bleeding heart that gives an extra penny to poor people. Gotta keep them sneakers factory prices down!

[msc545]

No, you have to keep the owners of the sneaker factory Rich. The people that work in the factory actually make the sneakers are not important.

[OddBeMe]

Theyre not. That factory owner is a job creator!

[msc545]

ugh. No, the owner is a sociopath.

[AviatorTom]

I knew that.

And, to answer the question in the post, it's interesting that both names start with B.

[DrPepper12]

Ummmmm can't quite place it but it sounds so familiar... 🤔

[Graptemys79]

I did know this, yes.