You have all been extraordinarily quiet regarding the death of Fidel Castro. I was curious about how you all felt about it. I know that many leftist Westerners have been walking the line between vague, sentimental rhetoric and pro-Communist sympathy. Take Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, for example.
[quote]“It is with deep sorrow that I learned today of the death of Cuba’s longest serving President.
Fidel Castro was a larger than life leader who served his people for almost half a century. A legendary revolutionary and orator, Mr. Castro made significant improvements to the education and healthcare of his island nation.
While a controversial figure, both Mr. Castro’s supporters and detractors recognized his tremendous dedication and love for the Cuban people who had a deep and lasting affection for “el Comandante”.
I know my father was very proud to call him a friend and I had the opportunity to meet Fidel when my father passed away. It was also a real honour to meet his three sons and his brother President Raúl Castro during my recent visit to Cuba.
On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends and many, many supporters of Mr. Castro. We join the people of Cuba today in mourning the loss of this remarkable leader.”[/quote]
Mm. Watered-down praise of a communist dictator is just [i]delicious[/i] to read.
That being said, what are your thoughts regarding Castro's death? Be honest.
I'm glad he's dead. Now if only Assad would die too, that way the people can take back Syria from his regime and ISIS (although Assad isn't affiliated with them).