Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Some thoughts on Cuban communism
Via a reader of Jay Nordlinger's:
"A Communist stands on a street corner yelling, 'Fidel delivered us from our chains!' A drunk stumbling by answers, 'And our watches, rings, bracelets, and necklaces.'
Before the revolution, people died and became skeletons. After the revolution: skeleton first, die later.
For the new year, Cubans will receive two rice sacks each. One to wear as pants, and one to wear as a shirt.
Fidel makes a speech and declares, 'In Cuba, nobody goes to sleep hungry!' One disheveled man raises a hand and says, 'Commandante, I haven't eaten in days. I'm very hungry.' Fidel says, 'Then, true to my word, you will not go to sleep!'
The teacher asks Pepito, 'What systems are incompatible with the Communist system of government?' Pepito answers, 'The digestive system and the nervous system.'
Another teacher asks Pepito, 'Tell me three benefits of the Communist revolution.' Pepito answers, 'Nationalized health care, education, and defense.' 'Great! Now tell me three challenges the country faces.' Answers Pepito, 'Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.'
Still another teacher shows her class a photograph of President Bush and asks if anyone recognizes him. Absolute silence. She continues, 'Let me give you a hint: It is because of this man that we Cubans go hungry.' Pepito jumps up and says, 'I didn't recognize him without his beard and uniform.'"
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