The fundamental error in Greenwald's reasoning is assuming these so-called people on the right were actually sincere in their rhetoric and not simply trying to ride the coat-tails of Trump populism to get votes.
They weren't "arguing" anything any more than Patrick Stewart does when he gives a speech in the voice of Jean-Luc Picard. They're actors reciting lines to provoke a response.
I think its more along the lines that he genuinely believes that they are being persecuted rather than people claiming they are being persecuted when in actuality they are just economic migrants.
The best thing the Cuban people can hope for is a China-style transition. Going from capitalism to "liberal democracy" in one fell swoop is a disaster as was shown in 90s Russia.
If DeSantis was smart, he would have some of the boys from Eglin do something for his Cuban connections. Not to do anything real or make the papers, but to build the loyalty of group guys in his state and getting some kudos from his Cuban faction.
The fundamental error in Greenwald's reasoning is assuming these so-called people on the right were actually sincere in their rhetoric and not simply trying to ride the coat-tails of Trump populism to get votes.
They weren't "arguing" anything any more than Patrick Stewart does when he gives a speech in the voice of Jean-Luc Picard. They're actors reciting lines to provoke a response.
Yes sadly Trump often acts as though he doesn't believe his own rhetoric.
I think its more along the lines that he genuinely believes that they are being persecuted rather than people claiming they are being persecuted when in actuality they are just economic migrants.
Irrefutable.
The best thing the Cuban people can hope for is a China-style transition. Going from capitalism to "liberal democracy" in one fell swoop is a disaster as was shown in 90s Russia.
Do you mean to say communism?
Yes, though ironically it does work out the way I phrased it as well.
The absolute shitfest that was 90s Russia was to a large degree caused by American secret services and special interests.
If DeSantis was smart, he would have some of the boys from Eglin do something for his Cuban connections. Not to do anything real or make the papers, but to build the loyalty of group guys in his state and getting some kudos from his Cuban faction.