Fidel Castro Dies, Aged 90
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Fidel Castro Dies, Aged 90
Former President Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.S. presidents during his half century rule, has died at age 90.
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Not a man to be celebrated imo.
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You can celebrate his life, or you can celebrate the fact that he's now dead, either or.Biolock wrote:Not a man to be celebrated imo.
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Nope, definitley a man to be celebrated, this guy had balls of steelBiolock wrote:Not a man to be celebrated imo.
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So did a lot of other bad people.MrJJJ wrote:Nope, definitley a man to be celebrated, this guy had balls of steel
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>Calling Fidel Castro badBiolock wrote:So did a lot of other bad people.
Aside from capturing political opponents and killing and such for Communism, what bad did he exactly do?
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political arguments between ppl from more or less opposed countries in the internet!!! here we goooooo!!
and ye RIP Castro, im not into communism but this guy.....this guy....survived about 630 assassination attempts then died of old age LOL
and ye RIP Castro, im not into communism but this guy.....this guy....survived about 630 assassination attempts then died of old age LOL
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Fidel Castro, in the future, won't be celebrated for his role in being the head of a dictatorship, but rather, for his role in spreading communist influence into the western hemisphere, as well as challenging the authority of the United States of America in managing world politics.
He had killed people, yes, and he did lead a brutal regime, but what he accomplished in his lifetime should also be recognised. Nelson Mandela was known as a terrorist, participating in terrorist organisations that killed people by lighting rubber tires on fire on their necks, but he was remembered for his vital role in overthrowing apartheid.
You don't have to like Fidel Castro, but there are plenty of reasons to be sad about his departure. He was the last among the most significant figures of the Cold War, and with him, goes a part of humanity's overall history.
He had killed people, yes, and he did lead a brutal regime, but what he accomplished in his lifetime should also be recognised. Nelson Mandela was known as a terrorist, participating in terrorist organisations that killed people by lighting rubber tires on fire on their necks, but he was remembered for his vital role in overthrowing apartheid.
You don't have to like Fidel Castro, but there are plenty of reasons to be sad about his departure. He was the last among the most significant figures of the Cold War, and with him, goes a part of humanity's overall history.
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I truly don't believe in the mentality of "needing to break some eggs to make an omelet". I'd think that most people who think of Castro in a positive light would believe in that motto. It's just a differing of morals.
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Fidel Castro was important to the history of the cold war,for the history of the 20 century and for humanity. I think he was a bloody person but he did many good and important deeds for Cuba before going insane,including the revolution.Unfortunately " or you die as a hero or you live long enough to become the Villain. "I Don't like him,but he was important.
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o7. truly a visionary in southern american revolution.
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I saw this post and was thought to myself "Youbar posted this."
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rest in peace Fidel Castro
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In my opinion, he is not a man to be celebrated.
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There were a lot of people in history that aren't worth celebrating, but you still gotta respect respect the fact that the guy (along with many, MANY others before and after him) for being one of those game changers.Jay Burns wrote:In my opinion, he is not a man to be celebrated.
His actions rocked the course of history. Some of them had indirect effects on the world, while others were more direct. His existence influenced the creation of quite a few things big and small, and in general, he contributed to the world and helped lay the bricks to our current future, no matter how small those bricks were.
At the very least, he lived one hell of a crazy life, and to witness so much in his lifetime is more than most people probably ever will.
He started out life a good person, turned into an asshole later in life, and upon dying.. I'm not sure if he died an asshole or redeemed himself before death, but hopefully he had enough time to contemplate his choices in life before he withered away into the dark, discovering what lays on the other side.
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Jay Burns wrote:In my opinion, he is not a man to be celebrated.
And no one cared to look who posted the thread.Biolock wrote:Not a man to be celebrated imo.
Spoiler: it was Youbar.
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The weird part is that the last remnant of the Cold War is now over.
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Youbar confirmed as Justin Trudeau.
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I am not a liberal, though, so I'm afraid your confirmation is incorrect.McRipfist wrote:Youbar confirmed as Justin Trudeau.
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