The United Nations actually does some commendable work down on the ground, so one doesn’t want to go off half-cocked and call it nothing but a putrid cesspool of kak-handed despots covering up for their own corruption and brutality. That would not convey the entire story.
Still. When the UN declares Fidel Castro a world hero, choice words come to mind.
Besides Morales, the former Cuban head of state Fidel Castro has been named “World Hero of Solidarity” and the late ex-president of Tanzania, Julius Nyerere, will be honored as “World Hero of Social Justice.”
“What we want to do is present these three people to the world and say that they embody virtues and values worth emulation by all of us,” said D’Escoto, who like the socialist Morales is a staunch critic of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America.
Virtues and values, indeed. Here is an excerpt from Freedom House’s summary of political conditions in Cuba:
Cuba is not an electoral democracy. Longtime president Fidel Castro and, more recently, his brother and successor Raul Castro dominate the political system. The country is a one-party state, with the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) controlling all government entities from the national to the local level. . . .
In February 1999, the government introduced harsh sedition legislation, with a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. It stipulated penalties for unauthorized contacts with the United States and the import or distribution of “subversive” materials, including texts on democracy and material from news agencies and journalists. . .All political organizing outside the PCC is illegal. Political dissent, whether spoken or written, is a punishable offense, and dissidents frequently receive years of imprisonment for seemingly minor infractions. The government has continued to harass dissidents, often using arbitrary sweeps and temporary detentions of suspects. The regime has also called on its neighbor-watch groups, known as Committees for the Defense of the Revolution, to strengthen vigilance against “antisocial behavior,” a euphemism for opposition activity. . . .
Freedom of the press is sharply curtailed, and the media are controlled by the state and the PCC. The government considers the independent press to be illegal and uses Ministry of Interior agents to infiltrate and report on the media outlets in question. . . .
Access to the internet remains tightly controlled, and it is difficult for most Cubans to connect to the internet in their homes. There are state-owned internet cafes in major cities, but websites are closely monitored, and costs put access beyond the reach of most Cubans. Only select state employees are provided with workplace access to e-mail and to an intranet system that blocks websites deemed inappropriate. . . .
The government restricts academic freedom. Teaching materials for subjects including mathematics and literature must contain ideological content. . .
The unauthorized assembly of more than three people, even for religious services in private homes, is punishable by law with up to three months in prison and a fine. . .
Workers do not have the right to bargain collectively or to strike. . . .
The executive branch controls the judiciary. . .
Freedom of movement and the right to choose one’s residence and place of employment are severely restricted. Attempting to leave the island without permission is a punishable offense. Intercity migration or relocation is also restricted and requires permission from the local Committee for the Defense of the Revolution and other authorities. . .
In short, Cuba is one of the most repressive regimes on the planet, and the principal architect of that repression is Fidel Castro. Yet according to official UN pronouncement, his are the “virtues and values worth emulation by all of us.” Perhaps putrid is not too strong a word after all.
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Not nessasarily. Because Obama is a strong supporter of the UN, it’s not in his best interest to have stories like this running. The press realizes that most Americans dislike communist despots like Castro and Chavez. The press also knows that Obama has a strong affection for both men, as can easily be seen in his support of Castro as well as his support for the Chavez backed attempt to install a communist dictator in Honduras. Because the press sees it’s first duty as protecting Obama, it’s not likely to run any stories that will hurt him politically. Tying him to the corrupt UN as well as latin thugocracies would damage the moderate image the media has worked so hard to fabricate.
All you need do is simply look at how the resignation of Obama’s “green jobs” tsar is being reported by various outlets. Legitimate outlets will tell you the guy was a radical, self described communist who saw an opportunity to advance his nasty racist crusade against white people and free enterprise by cloaking it in a phoney concern for the environment. Not a bad idea since most people who buy into the econuts scare mongering aren’t very intelligent and are easily manipulated.
Fake news outlets, if they report it at all, will simply say republicans forced Van Jones, Obama’s green jobs tsar and noted Princeton educated “civil rights” advocate to resign.
It’s pretty obvious.
Unless you are one of those few remaining people who actually think we have a serious, honest and legitimate press.
Is there any substance to this story at all? The only news outlet that seems to carry it is the Latin American Herald Tribune, which I’ve never heard of. (It seems to have nothing to do with the International Herald Tribune.) Apart from that, blogs. Surely if this had happened it would be in all the papers.
By the pricking of my thumbs something wicked this way comes.
When will the US ask the UN to move out of the country? Let NYC have the land back to earn tax revenue and provide real services for their residents. The UN does little and has become a forum for supporters of people like Castro. It should move to Brussels or Havana.
Cuba is a workers paradise. Hey…at least they’re working! That’s more than we can say here!
Few people take the UN seriously anymore. It’s like the Nobel Committee or the Pulitzer folk…a bunch of inconsequntial tick turds who still think they matter.
On another front, Obama and Hillary have decided to throw their support behind the Chavez toady who tried to have himself installed as Maximum Leader for Life in Honduras. Not surprising. These people never met a leftist despot they didn’t like. Or a muslim butcher cult for that matter. Today they cut off support for the constitutional gov’t of Honduras while they send billions to the sub human garbage Hamas. Leftist like to surround themselves with such people because they think it hides the fact that their such pu**ies.
Here’s the email for the Honduran embassy. Send ‘em a message and let them know that not all Americans are gullible, servile buffoons. Let them know how embarrassed and ashamed you are of the Chavez toadies running our gov’t…for the time being. Viva Catracho’s!
embajadadehondurasdc@yahoo.com
My friend and compatriot Fidel deserves this honor. He has followed Mein book principles faithfully, except for… However he did get rid of the “boat people”. He loves children, right Elian? And he wants to protect his people from the capitalist tyrants who exploit the masses for their own gains. Just look at Havana today! There is no comparison to degenerate Miami. Viva la UN for recognizing this amazing world leader.
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