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Originally posted by NousDefionsDoc
I spelled Russians like a Cajun! LOL
Che was very loyal to Castro. He almost always toed Castro's line, even when he didn't agree with the situation. You're right, the Russians had their own reasons for wanting the missiles there. There's actually quite a bit of contention as to how it actually happened and why. Nikita appears to have made the decision almost alone. The Cubans claim they were their as a statement for the good of the socialist countries, but not to protect Cuba from invasion.
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Yes, the missiles were the Rooskions idea. I'm starting to see, though, how it wasn't the threat of the Soviets that was the basis of the terrible relation between U.S. and Cuba.
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I agree with your assessment as to his being apolitical allowed him to be more radical. His best supporter appears to have been Raul, which is cause for concern if Fidel dies.
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Ok, so given that Raul is more radical than Fidel, how is it a cause for concern for Cubans? Are you refering to a prolonged period of economic isolation, or something else?