The question is, what if a different leader had taken Cuba over? The only two choices that matter here is whether the new leader would care for American interests (blue) or not (red). read more
Had it not been for the illusion of sovereignty in exchange for poverty and misery. Someone reminded me of a speech where "you know who" uttered in the tribune: "socialism or death". And the slogan was fulfilled because what we have watched on the streets is death. read more
Had the Cuban Revolution not occurred Cuba would not have been a select target for Russia to place its near range nuclear arsenals. As the United States had access to long range missiles at home, and medium range missiles placed in Turkey, the Russian government felt immensely pressured to be prepared in case a nuclear conflict occurred. read more