Mark Smith

“The BIGGEST issue in America is what BIKINI I’m wearing tomorrow” “We’re going to war with IRAQ that’s been crazy” “I’ve NEVER heard the word Ayatollah in my life” “Is Venezuela in SPAIN?” America’s future looks so bright lol.

They either contributed to the blackout or used their own generators, which are loud on their own, and then threw a massive rock show. I’m sure the rapidly aging population of Havana loves that kind of stuff and can tell those people are helping them with the mosh pit.

Ethan : I've investigated myself and found that I'm completely innocent

cuban doctors told me they have to sew up patients mid surgery when the generators run out of gas but maga on here are too busy lying about the ppl that went out to cuba w aid to turn everything into a distractive spectacle. pure maga propaganda. you’re cattle if you fall for it.

I believe there is a fetishization aspect of these western leftist human safari tours to authoritarian regimes that should not be overlooked. From Venezuela, Iran to now Cuba, western leftists enter these spaces in a privileged bubble, often staying in luxury hotels while being chauffeured around by government minders who only show the best of the country and introduce them to locals who perform an existence the regime wants to showcase. To the western leftist, this only reinforces their already held ideological fantasies of what an “anti-Western or anti-imperialist” utopia is supposed to be, while simultaneously erasing the reality of everyday repression and hardship (something that has been well documented for years). This trip has nothing to do with solidarity or standing with the oppressed, it is simply leftist fantasy play.

An ancient artifact from a more civilized time.

Out of Cuba now otw home and finally have access to the internet I’m having a hard time putting into words the thoughts I have on my experience there the past couple days. The level of cruelty that the oil blockade the US imposes on the day-to-day lives of everyday Cubans cannot be overstated. Everyday conveniences and essential services that we take for granted are completely non-existent. Entire systems, that were already dilapidated by decades of sanctions and restrictions from participating globally, start to break down exponentially when you remove fuel from the equation. The innovation required to accomplish the most basic tasks is astounding. People existing at night in complete darkness from the blackouts, just trying their best to lead normal lives in spite of the lack of power. Yet every Cuban person I met was extremely kind, patient, and welcoming. The resilience the people of the island have is extremely admirable and heartbreaking to witness. Cuba is a beautiful place with amazing people and insane potential. What the US has done to that island is shameful and nothing short of inhumane