Now that it is reported even Fidel acknowledges the Soviet model hasn’t worked for Cuba, I’d like to ask a purely theoretical question.
We all know that imperialism is always and forever a Bad Thing, but…
Given that 1) we are engaged in possibly and probably futile efforts in nation building in Iraq and Afghanistan respectively, 2) Cuba’s former superpower patron now has no interest in supporting that money pit and thus it is not a potential nuclear trip wire anymore, 3) Cuba was a prosperous western-oriented Christian nation with a large class or highly-educated people in exile ready to lead in retaking and rebuilding their beloved country…
So why the hell haven’t we invaded the place and hanged the Castro brothers?
It is absolutely obscene that butcher Fidel will soon die peacefully in bed of old age.
It would seem to be far more in our immediate national interest that any Middle Eastern $#!+hole, and certainly less costly. Among other things, it would send a message that the Monroe Doctrine, abrogated by John F. Kennedy in a devil’s bargain with Nikita Khruschev, was policy again. (Chavez take note.)
Heck, we could probably do it with the Cuban-Americans already in the armed forces, or who’d join up if asked.
Sheesh, we could probably open a gap in the fence at Guantanamo and advertise for enlistments.
Just asking.
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