Do you believe Fidel Castro was a bad person?

[Anonymous]

They never succeeded but the CIA tried many times to assassinate him.

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The U. S. Senate Select Committee officially documented eight specific, proven CIA assassination attempts between 1960 and 1965.

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There has been a conspiracy theory that has been going around for many years that Fidel Castro is Justin Trudeau’s father

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[LC75LC71]

I believe he was a piece of shit. Doesn't really matter. He's gone, we're still here.

[Pterodon]

Yes he was

[OlderAndWiser]

He kept Cuba in third-world poverty when it would have been easy for Cuba to become the leading tourist destination for Americans.

[Lliam]

U. S. sanctions and embargos had nothing to do with Cuba's struggling economic situation, though, right?

[OlderAndWiser]

@Lliam Can't blame this on Trump.

Both Democrat and Republican presidents have maintained that stance with Cuba. There are always consequences for action.

[Lliam]

True, it has been U. S. policy for 65 years with varying levels of sanctions and restrictions. But it is Trump who decided to impose a complete siege. Depriving people of food, fuel and medicine... for what?

[OlderAndWiser]

Because Iran is the leading state sponsor of terrorism, is ruled by fanatics, has a horrendous human rights record, and was dangerously close to have s nuclear warhead that could be delivered by a missile.

[AMS700CX4u2]

My Aunt and Uncle lived in Miami and would cruise to Cuba and back on the weekends before the travel ban was executed. Cuba was an Aristocratic Monarchy and the People were Un-educationed. At least Castro wanted the people to have more than a tin shed to live in and sugar Cane plantations to slave away their lives in.

[Lliam]

@OlderAndWiser. Who in the world did Iran terrorize. You mean they supported resistance efforts by people who were being terrorized by Israel?

[OlderAndWiser]

@Lliam Why do you want to argue with an infidel? Why don't you just kill me?

[Lliam]

@OlderAndWiser. So that's you're response to my question? I'm astonished by the success of mainstream media in creating such false impressions in people's minds. That's how they get people so support their wars of aggression.

[OlderAndWiser]

@Lliam I don't argue with ideologues.

[Lliam]

@OlderAndWiser. What an ironic comment.

[OlderAndWiser]

@Lliam Deflection/re-direction, one of the go-to strategies of a leftist. That is why I don't engage in extended discussions with leftist ideologues. Good day!

[AMS700CX4u2]

The American Political system was being successful with keeping us afraid of Communism and Socialism, They used it as a reason to start wars and keep our economy flourishing, temporarily. Communism was never a treat. It only works for uneducated folks, As soon as education gets a good foothold, Communism does not last. Consider USSR. I don't think Fidel was ever a threat. He was just trying to provide a decent life for the uneducated mass in Cuba. I think the danger was that his association with the USSR and their Missile bases, 90 miles from US soil, posed a threat.

[Tyler_with_Questions]

1.4 million fled Cuba to the US since 1959. Often risking death on overcrowded rafts. His regime was defined by ruthless suppression of dissent. Thousands of executions without due process.

In 1958, Cuba had the 3rd largest GDP of Latin America. Under Castro they reverted to stagnation, rationing, and shortages. They could only be propped up by the Soviets. But once that gravy train ended in the 90’s, they had 35-40% GDP contraction.

By what measure would he be considered good?

[Zack-Bann]

He came to power via an armed revolution
Installed the most vile system once he took power, communism.
Turned the country into a dictatorship
Oppressed anyone and everyone


So by any higher moral standard he’s beyond bad


But I also believe his conviction and willingness to do what needs doing to maintain his own beliefs is commendable in a way


It’s true for a lot of tyrants.
Easy to call them bad without delving into the circumstances they had to navigate


And one thing is for certain, a weaker man wouldn’t have had the success Castro had
So his strength is undeniable

[loveslongnails]

Prior to Castro, Cuba was like a mini-USA; the wealthy did very well, there was a small middle class, but there was a LOT of poverty. Unfortunately, Castro didn't make it much better for the poor or middle class, and he confiscated the wealth of those who remained.

Most people like to blame "Communism" and point to Castro and say " See how it fails?" But the fact is, he wasn't a communist, he was dictator/authoritarian disguised as a rebel. I've said before and maintain, real Communism has NEVER been seen on this planet, it's always a dictatorship or authoritarian regime dressed up as something else. Castro was no different.

[jennifer_bloom]

I met a former soldier who told me he had a chance to assassinate Fidel Castro and was within shooting range of him but his officer told him not to kill him because it would lead to retaliation from his associates. He might have been lying but I believe him.

[MrOracle]

Fidel oppressed his entire country and kept them in abject poverty and misery for his entire time in power, and ensured that would continue after his death.. The only Cubans who defend him are the relative few who had power and privilege because of him - the vast overwhelming majority of the population hated Castro.

That makes the answer pretty clear.

[MrChinaski]

US sanctions played and continue to play a large role in Cuban poverty.

[MrOracle]

Sure, but Fidel could have ended them at any time. His own power and "face" was far more important to him than the fate of his entire country.

[MrChinaski]

I wasn't disagreeing. Cuban poverty is multi-faceted.

[MrOracle]

Very little in the world is simple and uncomplicated. I appreciate your understanding of nuance and complexity.

[whosnumber_1]

I've been to Cuba. Wonderful people, taste rum, nice cigars - resorts are nice and the areas of Cuba they want you to see that they have sand blasted and cleaned up are pretty cool. The rest of Havana is pretty tragic. It was very oppressed and for that I wouldn't go back.

[888theGreat]

Castro believed the answer was Government. He was a socialist. He believed people needed a leader with strict principles , but he also loved Baseball. Was a pitcher. So, you have the private life and public life. He was not evil , but misguided. Did he make it to Heaven , I doubt it , but lukewarm people won't make it to Heaven either.

[ohsheeT]

I dont know for sure but I think the usa government wanted something from Castro

And Castro said know so usa government wanted him dead

I think was a very smart good man

[FreyaRed]

Fidel was good as good was CIA. Good, bad, evil.. in politics this doesn't matter, there is any moral or remorse.

[DryGermanGuy]

He was a product of his times and political environment, primarily.

[strawberryapple]

I trust what the Cuban people think about him. Same with Venezuela and Iran.

[Anonymous]

It depends on your definition of, "bad". Most leaders, especially leaders with tenuous power, in corrupt systems, must do questionable things to remain in power.

[Kingofkings1992]

Obviously. That's like asking "is the sky blue?"

[Anonymous]

Yes, he and his clique totaled screwed over the Cuban people.

[captain_voidwalker]

All communist are evil

[beefcakebradybatson]

Yes. I'll explain later.

[In_Trance]

The CIA sucks at assassinations

[Anonymous]

I do not know who Fidel Castro is

[KostasKouvalis]

"Bad for someone"

[Anonymous]

Yes troll.

[Grilo]

No clue