Monday, January 05, 2009

Carrying Castro's Water

In this compelling American Thinker article, Humberto Fontova describes how the mainstream media continue to play apologists (even enablers) to the Communist barbarians running Cuba.

It's an important read and one you would do well for the cause of freedom to pass along to others. You can do so easily by using the "E-Mail This" feature button at the bottom of this post.

From the AP to Reuters and from the New York Times to the Washington Post the MSM stories on the Cuban Revolution” 50th anniversary all mention a “dictator”-- but his name is Batista. The Castro brothers invariably appear as “Presidents.” Fidel Castro has ruled (unelected) longer than Hitler and Stalin combined and mandates what his subjects, read, say, earn, eat (both substance and amount), where they live, travel or work. No matter. He's a “president”


You will search these stories in utter vain for any mention of mass-murder and jailings or torture—on the part of the Castros that is. Yet mass-repression started on day one of the Castroite triumph and kicked into highest gear in the mid 60's, precisely at the apex of the Castro/Che popularity with western politicians, celebrities and “intellectuals.” ...


Here's the rest of this important piece.