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In the late 1950's most Cubans thought Cuba needed a
change and they were right.
So when a young, dynamic leader
came along, every Cuban was at least receptive.
When the young leader spoke eloquently and passionately and denounced
the old system, the press fell in love with him.
They never questioned who his friends were or what he really believed in.
He said he would help the farmers and the poor and bring
free medical care and education to all, and everyone followed.
He said he would bring justice and equality to
all, and everyone said "Praise the Lord!"
The young leader said, "I will be for change and
I'll bring you change," and everyone yelled,
"Viva Fidel!"
But by the time the executioner's guns went silent, the
people's guns had been taken away.
By the time everyone was equal, they were equally poor, hungry, and oppressed.
By the time everyone received their free education it was worth nothing.
By the time the press noticed, it was too late, because they were now working for him.
By the time the change was finally implemented Cuba had been knocked down a couple of
notches to Third-World status.
By the time the change was over more than a million people had taken to boats, rafts,
and inner tubes. Luckily, we in America would never fall for a young leader who promised change without asking, what change?
change and they were right.
So when a young, dynamic leader
came along, every Cuban was at least receptive.
When the young leader spoke eloquently and passionately and denounced
the old system, the press fell in love with him.
They never questioned who his friends were or what he really believed in.
He said he would help the farmers and the poor and bring
free medical care and education to all, and everyone followed.
He said he would bring justice and equality to
all, and everyone said "Praise the Lord!"
The young leader said, "I will be for change and
I'll bring you change," and everyone yelled,
"Viva Fidel!"
But by the time the executioner's guns went silent, the
people's guns had been taken away.
By the time everyone was equal, they were equally poor, hungry, and oppressed.
By the time everyone received their free education it was worth nothing.
By the time the press noticed, it was too late, because they were now working for him.
By the time the change was finally implemented Cuba had been knocked down a couple of
notches to Third-World status.
By the time the change was over more than a million people had taken to boats, rafts,
and inner tubes. Luckily, we in America would never fall for a young leader who promised change without asking, what change?