Gordon wrote on Nov 28
th, 2016 at 5:17pm:
As you mentioned, most couldn't even afford a passport.
Actually, the passport was relatively cheap, it was the exit visa which cost a disproportionate amount of money. Also, as the Cubans were barred from crossing the Florida Strait by the US Government, most didn't want to go to other, third world poo holes to live.
Quote:BTW, what happened to Cubans who spoke ill of their leader?
Not overly much. Those that didn't heed the warnings were incarcerated for short periods and some were exiled.
Quote:Oh yeah, hand up who's actually lived in a communist country.
>>>>>>>ME<<<<<<<
And which one was that? As there is only one country that is closest to what you'd describe as "Communist", I rather suspect you've spent bugger all time there. Can you guess which one I'm referring to?
Of course, to you, the label is the important point. If a nation describes itself as "Communist" that is all that matters to you, despite capitalism being rife within it's society.