Ask Prof Wolff: What's the Story in Cuba?

[@juarezj3092]

“Sleazy US politicians denouncing Cuba...” LOL spot on Professor! 👌🏼

[@luigidimartino7055]

To criticize is good if you argue the criticism, but to offend is for ignorant imbeciles.

[@TomRivieremusic]

“U.S. accusations directed at others are always a projection of its own failures and wrong doing.”

[@HxH2011DRA]

This

[@polycadence8482]

You mean like how US unleashed germ warfare on China/Wuhan?

[@42Mrgreenman]

I suppose you could broaden that out to: People tend to persecute and put onto others their own insecurities...

[@eymiscruell7953]

Let me know when you and Mr. Wolf would like to relocate I stand ready to pay for all expenses.

[@wnklee6878]

@@polycadence8482 Here is the story of Cuba kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWLUlq2fpduoa6c It is all you need to know

[@guytruth5598]

Thank you proffesor Richard Wolff wish you will live to 100yrs old so have more time to spread goodwill and smart ideas to the concern countries and people around the world.

[@Illstatefishing]

End the Cuban trade embargo!! 🇨🇺

[@beautifulcrazy]

However, Cuba should not allow franchises like McDonald's KFC etc. Their people are healthy even though they struggle for food. Cuba has almost 99% literacy, it has an excellent health care system. Here in South Africa we import Cuban doctors and many of our medical students study in Cuba. Theate excellent.

[@Tydie.]

@@beautifulcrazy we dont struggle for food. If people dont have jobs they struggle for imported foods (chips, pop, juice boxes etc...) but farmer food is always available. So our diet is very healthy...

[@HxH2011DRA]

I'm loving that DAW is calling out U.S imperialism and defending really existing socialism more and more recently, keep it up!

[@tripvic7629]

u late bro not them

[@14hflisa]

Love Prof. Wollf, such a intelligent and wise man with a big heart and great humanity understanding! You're very admirable!

[@jgalt308]

There is no cure for the vaccinated.

[@eymiscruell7953]

Let me know when you and Mr. Wolf would like to relocate I stand ready to pay for all expenses.

[@otherboi125]

@damien j Under socialism, there is still work, but workers would have democratic control of where the fruits of their labor go. This would grant us more benefits as workers and more pride in our work, rather than someone making a profit off someone else's labor without their say. The only reason we have the smartphone technology we have now is through US govt subsidized projects, and are currently made from overexploited outsourced labor. I would rather have my smartphone without the blood and sweat of a factory worker getting paid an incredibly small fraction of what theyre worth. If smartphones were to exist and be manufactured under socialism, there would be no need for competition because the innovation would be for the use of the product, not stifled by the profit motive, which creates phones that are built to break.

[@xyzsame4081]

@damien j you are wrong on the facts. I recommend the video:_ Capitalism did not create the IPhone you iMBecile_ Channtel _Current Affairs_ - interesting and enteraining. _Capitalism is RISK AVERSE._ Even if the risk is only reduced profits. The U.S. government subsidized a LOT of the basic research and early developments, we would not have electronics, computers, solar panels, many medications or most vaccines. The companies would never have gotten to the point where they take something interesting over and then continue with the foundation someone else laid (and covered all the inevitable losses). They cherry pick. - And they only do that when the project is so advanced that they are fairly sure it will be profitable. Incl. the vaccine now: The free market OR capitalism (that is not the same, Capitalism strives to eliminate the free market, because it allows for higher profits) did not provide those vaccines either (or those of the past). They always got handsomely paid to develop them. And for the actual work you need researchers and engineers not managers or shareholder or entrepreneurs. Russia, China, and Cuba developed the vaccines with the help of agencies. The for profit companies do not risk ANY investements, until they are fairly certain they can recoup it. Same with the high way system (in all of the country) and w/o that no major car industry. The same with electrification in rural areas (1930s) or now broadband in rural areas. For profits are not interested in all of that, they would ONLY serve the consumers in densely populated areas - and then exploit their natural monoply. Capitalism is risk averse (it could cost profit, even bankrupt a company). Avoiding bankrupcy is understandable, but even more modest investements are not made if if would slightly reduce profits (be it for innovation, but we also see that regarding worker's safety or the environment). That built in AVERSION to ANY risk for a MAXIMUM profit stands in the way of INNOVATION. They will reiterate the internal combustion machine (100 year old tech), but not develop anything new on their own. Tesla BUILDS on subsidized tech (solar panels, electronics in general) and on top of that they of course asked for - and got a lot of subsidies. And that depended on one rich man who likes to create things more than the zeros and digits on his accounts. I have my issues with a lot Elon Musk says or does - but he deserves credit for being a CREATOR. But those are RARE. He really risked some of his wealth instead of putting money into the big casino (Wallstreet). But one out of 100 or 200 super rich folks having the mindset of an innovator is not enough.

[@DerekSpeareDSD]

Just think how much better Cuba would be doing if the US wasn't standing on its neck. #generalstrike

[@patriayvida6850]

We think about that all the time. And we know that if "the US weren't standing on its neck" the communist dictatorship woyld have no one to blame for the clusterfuck they've made in Cuba. But you wouldn't know that anymore than you know what's happening un your own country or wht.

[@K4lamityInc]

@@patriayvida6850 So what exactly are you implying?

[@patm6704]

In the days before he was killed, JFK was having secret contacts with Fidel Castro via French journalist Jean Daniel. The contacts had to be secret because JFK knew there was strong opposition to him opting for peaceful coexistence with Cuba and the Soviet Union. JFK said "The US can coexist with a nation in its hemisphere that espouses a different economic system. It is the subservient relationship with the Soviet Union that creates the problem." In return for Cuba ending its connections with the Soviet Union, JFK was going to end the US embargo on Cuba. Castro agreed and he told the reporter, "He has the possibility of being the greatest president of the US." On November 22nd, Castro and Daniel met for lunch. There they heard the news that JFK had been assassinated. Castro repeated over and over "Es una mala noticia" "This is bad news. Your mission of peace has ended." JFK was the last US president to oppose the military/industrial complex. and US-funded coups to topple elected presidents. Opting for peaceful coexistence with the USSR and ordering the withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam got JFK killed by the military-industrial complex which controls the US. LBJ reversed the order, four days after the assassination.

[@ScionofBraggie]

@@K4lamityInc just another triggered gusano upset thwt they lost there slave plantation

[@eymiscruell7953]

Let me know when you and Mr. Wolf would like to relocate I stand ready to pay for all expenses.

[@Rhaegar19]

I always thought that we embargoed Cuba because of the missile crisis, but when I looked it up, what do you know...

[@non-standardproletarian3356]

Prof. Wolff, as an economist it would be great to hear you break down what the embargo/sanctions entail.

[@Lotta917]

Prof Wolff spreaks the TRUTH and what a beautiful, concise and clear explanation he just gave us! I love his lectures... My dream is that he along Prof Fraad and other contemporary Great Minds open a Marxist university for all those who find the current system an absolute abomination! How refreshing and inspiring would that be?!! ♥️🎖🇮🇹

[@garysymons3930]

yes with regard to Cuba I have never fully understood the USA'S paranoia , I am from South Africa and our former government got involved in the Angolan power struggle which soon became a full scale war in which Cuban surrogates of the USSR were the opponents , but I think the war became too expensive for both sides and eventually both sides claimed victory and quit . There are still Cuban doctors in South Africa to day . Dont forget the other great Cuban export , the music of the Buena Vista Social Club , which has helped build bridges with "the west" .

[@rotcivlovosin9414]

Indeed Cuba has done an incredible job despite all the cogs in the spokes placed by the US government for 60 years. However, one must remember that socialism in one country can be a painful reality and socialism in one island next the the most savage and depraved empire in history, is a serious existential problem. Let's revive Marx's last phrase in the Communists Manifesto: "WORKERS OF THE WORLD UNITE! YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE BUT YOUR CHAINS.

[@LesterMartinezHernandez-c1x]

Too bad independant workers unions are outlawed in Cuba. Pre revolutionary cuba had them and they were the first group to rebel against castro.

[@maxsweetman6341]

Thank you professor America’s dirty deeds need to be exposed

[@IvoMiller]

My Source for TRUTH

[@josecastaneda5670]

Nice to hear Prof Wolff supporting the cuban struggle against the usa.

[@jgalt308]

It would appear that the struggle in cuba is now an internal one...where "food" is now the primary concern...coming soon to most places, so buckle up.

[@guy221]

Cuba is another example of the cruelty & inhuman treatment of a small & defenceless country by the US, the only superpower in the world until the recent rise of China & Russia. Hopefully, China & Russia will help Cuba rebuilt its economy to restore prosperity for its citizens. If the US was a benevolent country, it would have stop its 60 years embargo on Cuba a long time ago. China will bring about a new geopolitic equilibrium that will prevent the US from abusing its economic & military power on other nations.

[@njm3211]

The US government is pandering to right wing Cuban refugees still a strong voting block in Florida and US corporate interests that lost out during the nationalization

[@1robotchamp]

Yeah, the Chinese people are happy in China....??

[@njm3211]

@@1robotchamp No, I understand they want open carry gun rights and employer provided healthcare

[@1robotchamp]

@@njm3211 you my friend, must be joking...

[@xyzsame4081]

@@njm3211 1 million Cubans fled to the U.S., most of them are in Florida. so that is quite a voting block. Later working class (non white) people also fled. There was an incident at an embassy and it pissed off Castro and the Cuban guards were removed. That was a mistake ;). Some Cubans realized they could walk into the embassy - and they did asking for asylum. As that was a Western country - France - they helped the U.S. in the propaganda war and therefor did not hinder the asylum seekers / economic migrants. Then thousands of people showed up to ask for asylum. That was embarrassing. To be fair, with less outside pressure, Cuba would do better and they might also be more liberal on free speech and freedom of the press. Anyway at least Castro let them leave after denouncing them as vermin (or something like that). And they also added mentally ill people and criminals to the mix - so the snobby with Cuban community in Florida was tasked with intergrating those people ;) The first wave may still be furious - some lost all their riches and had to start from the bottom when they had fine houses with servants on the island. But a white looking educated person could work their way up in the 1960s, and 1970s. Their children might vote Republican what they are not so rabid as the pissed off parents. And those that came later are working class - which means they likely still have relatives on the island and are not as selfish. They did not leave so much wealth behind and one can hope were able to work their way up into lower middle class (at least). Also thanks to the education and normally they grew up eating healthy food. So fewer medical bills in general. Even many Cuban Americans that are negative about Castro are for ending the sanctions (polling - a majority). In 2016 they brought up old statments of Sanders about Castro that were mildy positive (or not negative), that was amplified by mainstream media and of course meant to help HRC win. She did win the state, but Sanders did better in the age group till 40. The rich / older Cuban Americans do not vote Democrat anyway. The first and second wave were rich people and professionals, they should do well (and we can expect them to vote Republican). I think Wolff is too euphemistic about the regime. I respect their achievements under difficult circumstances BUT: any leader that is capable to prevail under such conditions is most likely ruthless (to a degree). The rich do not give an inch and fiercly fight back - so only militarily skilled revolutionaries that are good leaders and have a lot of ambition or are very driven will even have a (slim) chance. So if the revolution is not crushed, more often than not the new regime has a dictatorial streak. Castro incarcerated a lot of former supporters (comrades). People that were more moderate. he made a lot of enemies when they dispossessed all business owners. They should have left them. If they were really rich make them pay taxes or cut off a part of their wealth, or they have to partner up with a cooperative. That was foolish and more - it was a power grab. The desire to micromanage the economy top down. And also agriculture. In the 1990s they did not get machines, spare parts, fuel and imported food for cheap anymore - after the Soviet Union dissolved. Cubans lost a lot of weight during that time. The government showed some wisdom (finally !) They encouraged small farms and urban farms to produce organic food (it needs no artificial fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides). These units are privately owned or they are cooperatives. But if they make a profit they can keep it. So they do not have to import. They invented ways to deal with sandy soils (slightly raised beds, sides made from roofing material, corrugated boards, likely concrete with some fibres, so they do not need wood). Check out Cuban style farming, or their kind of signature raised beds (people in Florida imitate that meanwhile). The government also let those experiments be accompagnied by universities. To have a systematic approach what works under what circumstances and why. Their honey bees are THRIVING - unlike in most parts of the world. Pesticides are not completely banned but are scarce / expensive and may need special permission. Meanwhile a lot of people make money as beekeepers so they are eager to keep pesticide use down. I assume they still have tobacco and sugar monocultures, they will not let a whole harvest go under if they are attacked by a pest, but they do a lot to promote the natural predators, and have NOW many smaller farms and homestead with a diverse plant system, that produce food for humans under de facto organic standards. The Cubans get excellent organic food, but it is limited and tends toward vegetarian or even vegan. Vegetables fruit, sugar, rice. Meat is expensive (it takes a lot of land to produce). Their meat would be organic quality. Also milk and wheat have to be imported. They have rice (which grows well in their climate, they are self sufficient), so they do not starve - but bread or wheat based pasta are luxuries. Cuban honey has become an important export product. They plant flowers that attract beneficial insects and pollinators, and do interplanting, and other organic practices. That even attracts some eco tourists. And they switched to using horses for carts and for ploughing (or oxens). They do not need spare parts, or fossil fuel.

[@payton7920]

You’re so good at explaining things. It’s very helpful to listen to. Keep it up

[@unclerico6558]

Love this short but dense and simple to understand videos, easy to share with family and friends

[@Hussain_Eidani]

Thank you, Richard 🌹

[@raymondjacinto4880]

The Biggest crisis in Cuba is Miami?

[@tabu1908]

Interesting topic i enjoy and so on and so on

[@piercebales9546]

Cuba is the only independent country in the Western Hemisphere.

[@LesterMartinezHernandez-c1x]

Where what people escape via inner tubes? Flee to any country that isn't cuba? How many family members do you have there?

[@pacoshuman7642]

Its good to hear someone speak the truth about Cuba. I hope it can survive all the harm the U.S. (and Israel...which has managed to keep its name out) intend for this special country/place/home.

[@grigorirazumovski1012]

One day the truth will win, and cursed are by this fate - Any government who lives on lies.

[@dlfields8429]

Prof. Wolff I have been a student of your weekly commentaries for years now. I look forward to your straight forward lessons.

[@NotAPacifist825]

one of my favorite channels, Second Thought, did a great video recently on Cuba, including the astro-turf "protests."

[@Illstatefishing]

Check out Luna Oi’s video on color revolution and Hakim’s video on the Cuban protests

[@georgefurman4371]

Indeed 2nd thought my favorite as well.

[@PoliticalEconomy101]

Check out the video called "Whats happening in Cuba" by SWP TV and read a few Marxist critiques of Cuba.

[@JohnT.4321]

Democratic Marxist01 did a fine job as well.

[@HxH2011DRA]

@@JohnT.4321 can't forget Caleb Maupin's videos on the subject

[@Tydie.]

Hello from Cuba! Thank you for spreading the truth about Cuba.

[@davetgra]

You could argue that Puerto Rico isn't really part of the Untied States since they pay taxes but got squat back once they suffered a natural catastrophe

[@michaelkaplan22b]

Good commentary, but I'd add a comparison of Cuba and its neighbors - Haiti and the Dominican Republic - on issues of the pandemic, natural disasters, healthcare, literacy, etc.

[@GrandmaCathy]

Thank you!!

[@mirnamm3590]

Richard Wolff, you should watch two documentaries: "Improper Conduct" and "The Other Cuba".

[@johnnyjet3.1412]

Biden saying that the embargo has nothing to do with Cuba’s situation is like saying that the people of Hiroshima died of natural causes

[@peterplunkett5621]

Mr. R Wollf you are great 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍✌️✌️

[@colinbrigham8253]

Thank you 🤗

[@hernandojimenez2255]

Cuba is a great help in our fight against drugs trafficking. Is that the reason why we punish them?

[@user-bf8jl1mj2k]

Same story we seen in all the western classic, big rancher wanted to buy out small farms, small farms said no. Cuba is the last farm that said no, ofcourse uncle sam gonna send in some hired guns or "marshalls" to stirr up some troubles. Ofcourse lifes wont be easy for the folks living on the small farms, and those sided with the big rancher will have a lot of say about small farm being in the way of progress , and the small farmer doesnt care about the well being of those living on the small farm, with all the "accidents" happening.

[@georgefurman4371]

Funny but many ranch farmers stories come from many places like the Owens Valley itself. The consequences of the stealing of water from ranchers in that valley exemplify and bring memories of Cuba . The dried Valley broke the farming work and productivity , the loss of many properties. The economic and environmental impact is still felt today. The stories of the Owens Valley and surrounding area up to lake Tahoe inspired many stories in the famous " bonanza" program. That stealing to move a complete river to the San Joaquin Valley to enrich the wealthy farmers of California. Until today that water still is going to even L.A. to mi understanding.

[@kazlouyahor_5946]

big thanks

[@antimattv]

Reminds me of Nicaragua, just to name one example of many...

[@kennethpalermo4274]

fantastic explanation of Cuba

[@1robotchamp]

I have a bridge for sale, are you interested?

[@GreenIsland38]

The world needs more people like Professor Wolff, especially the US. Keep it comming sir.

[@timothyw5629]

Cuba also did quite well at the Olympics, again by US per population size. And they produce all the vaccines they need.

[@yttean98]

While others may not agree with me, there should be More private capital among the Cubans to make the economy more vibrant, a Pure Socialist State will Not work as well. Most ordinary people need some incentives to better themselves and their livelihood, this is applicable in most human society and Cuba is no exception. Private capital among Cubans will make the Cuban economy flourish. Initially these private should be monitored and if successful further encouraged. A combination of Private and Public capital would be the way to go in any country economy, a new normal in the 21st century.

[@morningstararun6278]

If US politicians really have guts, they should life the embargo and see how it works. But they already know that if embargo has been lifted, Cuba would develop rapidly like every other socialist country which would completely put the anti Socialist arguments inside US to shame.

[@PoliticalEconomy101]

In 2020, 176.8 Million worth of good were exported to the US from Cuba and 14.9 Million imported to Cuba from the US.

[@WilliamSmith-mz9qz]

fantastic analysis.

[@rankcue6824]

Good video 👍

[@minhng7208]

Excellent talk Prof Wolff

[@panjo40]

It is amazing that Cuba is always mentioned,but hardly is Chile's Allende being deposed by the U.S.mentioned ;many south americans havesaid ,that it was common knowledge throughout that americas that the CIA had orchestrated his downfall

[@sherkinbrain]

Well said! I am an American living in Vietnam 🇻🇳 for the past 4 years. I see the economic and social progress possible under socialism.

[@FedUpSista]

Yo, don't they have sweat shops? Uncle Ho would NOT be pleased. Chinese "communism" and Vietnamese "socialism" have been perverted by unfettered "capitalism".

[@Ebeninkisi1]

Great work Professor Wolff!

[@drf-1382]

Perhaps Mr. Wolff should ask some Cubans about the free healthcare, literacy rates, and of course their agriculture prowess. Before Fidel Cuba was the worlds largest sugar producer. They have enough rich farm land to feed themselves yet produce very little. Cuba can also trade with many other countries than the US . The US embargoed Fidel's Cuba because he seized all of the foreign investment. The problems of Cuba are the result of absolutely corrupt leaders, both Buatista and the Castros.

[@Gigika313]

Big fan of trees 🌲

[@luigidimartino7055]

Great prof. Wolff!

[@darrylwilson8077]

Easy to live in the US and say Cuba is better, try that the other way around.

[@brandonmiles8174]

Apart from the special period of the early 90s following the outside destruction of the USSR, Cuba seems to have been very much more stable than most capitalist nations, at least in terms of not having to forego crisis after crisis in which the lives of the working class are continuously uprooted and destroyed and left on their own. At least in Cuba they believe in social use of resources and industry to a point where they make sure everyone has a decent chance of partaking in the little resources and opportunities they do have. We can all learn something from the resilient people of Cuba, just as we can of those from most of Latin America and Asia.

[@winstonsolipsist1741]

Every country's population is more united than the US, except maybe South Africa. ¡Libertad para Cuba!

[@josephcrespo8193]

VIVA LA REVOLUCIÓN CUBANA !!!

[@cosmicmusicreynolds3266]

long live cuba and its revolution !

[@samsonlovesyou]

It's not just that the embargo prevents the Cubans from trading from with US companies, but that countries which do trade with Cuba. Companies can't right. Then pelsomi wamd

[@superdragons111andwolfgame7]

I have spent a fair amount of time in Cuba and I can honestly say that professor woolf has summed up the situation spot on

[@hernandojimenez2255]

If Cuba is an example of socialism 's failure,then show me the success in Haiti, Honduras, Colombia etc. under US rule

[@timtowers7997]

Politicians denounce Cuba for two reasons: to buy the vote of Cuban expats in Florida, and to give the rest of us a "bogeyman" on our doorstep to fear. An independent European economic study found the greatest single cause of Cuban poverty was our embargo, with an estimated loss of $760 billion to their economy. Our government has also bullied other countries and organizations to stop them dealing with Cuba. E.g. the World Bank for development loans.

[@MrBILLSTANLEY]

Professor Wolff, you have offered a very positive view of Cuba, it's government, and it's popularity with its citizens. You have also offered a damning view of the U.S. government's reaction to Cuba's movement to a socialist form of government. You have made it clear you have no praise for America's response to the changes in Cuba's government in 1959. Can you suggest any observer, whom you respect, with a more jaundiced view of Cuba's government?

[@brownhat1290]

Before Castro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH_MqaN9rZl0jJo&ab_channel=USAHavana After Castro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m32adWuhjs-osNE&ab_channel=WannaWalk

[@amyanderson4099]

Big fan of trees 👍✌

[@brookekesterson2053]

lol

[@kennethmarshall306]

When reporting on Cuba news outlets like the BBC, supposedly impartial, invariably report on the negatives and never give the proper context - the fact that the US economic stranglehold on Cuba.

[@265005]

Finally!

[@douglasthompson2740]

Devil's Advocate: If the US cut off Cuba wasn't that a good thing? As the capitalism we so adore was not further dumped on them? How can depriving them of something bad be a negative?

[@xyzsame4081]

a few years ago a French (gov. owned) energy company delivered to Cuba or installed a unit in Cuba. They got sued by the U.S. for _violating_ the U.S. embargo. The company had assets in the U.S., they had to pay the fine OR their US assets would have been seized. The US is free to have sanctions - Japan, Europe, Canada, Brazil, .... would not mind and do trade with Cuba (w/o US competition) Directly ! so with much less hassle and lower costs. If they cannot even use the inernational banking system. Only China and Russia do not give a damn and have trade with Cuba. The U.S. bullies all other nations to hold THEIR (unjustified, illegal) sanctions. It is not legitimate to sanction a country just like that. Cuba is not a threat to the U.S. and does not support terrorism. They do not have a democarcy. Welcome to the club, the U.S. supports 60 % of all dictaroships on the globe. Incl. some thaat are much , much worse than Cuba.

[@xyzsame4081]

you are right - being cut off from the U.S. would not need to be a disadvantage, they had a shock in the 1960s to make do w/o the former trade partner, but are adjusted by now. But their freedom to have trade with other nations is hindered. And like with Iran (a much more attractive market) - the U.S. bullies its vasalls to hold the sanctions, too.

[@douglasthompson2740]

@@xyzsame4081 Exactly what you get when you support a corporate-fascist state and the population carries on with the "I didn't know" defense the German people used with Hitler and Nazism. As the quote goes, "Patriotism is the last refuge of scoundrels"! Power is always about maintaining and increasing increasing power not about systems. It is also a zero sum game. What they take you lose. There is no such thing as good government. It is another of those oxymorons!

[@martel3832]

Thank you professor so the quick reminder of the Cuban embargo and interests behind.. would you be able to expand on a different topic and talk about the political climate in Haiti and the mass migrations to usa border? Is this another Honduras political wave? Or government displacement like in Panama? Salvador etc. What's the real economic and political involvement of the USA? Is this another political trick to have us not focused on the real issues in the. Country?

[@humbertoazzalin9042]

cuba was a rich country before castro with a good standard of living. cuba now is a very very poor country not because of the US but because of the castro dictatorship

[@mlsarchitect]

So why the embargo...?

[@DIEGOGONZALEZ-np9ed]

TY Prof Wolfe! very thorough explanation of the problems Cuba faces. I wish your commentaries would be aired on the corporate media channels to enlighten the masses.

[@dprcontracting6299]

Prof Wolff you got yourself confused with the numbers. You said Cuba had 11 million population and the US had 325 million ie about 30 x the population of Cuba (correct), then you introduced the COVID figures (3000 for Cuba, 600 000 for the US (and counting)). Then you said the US had 11x the population (incorrect). Hence for comparison purposes the deaths should be to multiply Cuban deaths x 30 = 90 000. Still far below on a per capita basis but not as stunning as with your error.

[@martiendejong8857]

Interesting how there are little statistics available for Cuba and the ones that I've seen seem to be manipulated (supplied by "independent international parties")

[@martiendejong8857]

Obviously there is still a lot to improve in Cuba but it's clear to me that there is an agenda against them.

[@SergeLubomudrov]

A minor, but not insignificant detail: the USSR 'imploded' in 1991, not in 1989.

[@henriettealkhouri7432]

What America did to the World is coming back to haunt it, and it filtered through its society, that has not realized only too late, that the decay goes deeper than any one thought.

[@russellesimonetta3835]

I watched a vid with Elliot Abrams talking about bring about democracy , conservative CIA style, to Cuba. It was sad to listen to!

[@manuelmanolini6756]

it would nice if you explained how Gringoland has trampled, commandeered and disabled the Puerto Rico economy since 1898 when it invaded Puerto Rico without any right to lord over Puerto Rico except its own hubris

[@kstang9441]

Mr.wolff is a man with courage and integrity. Great respect for you. Singaporean

[@brownhat1290]

Before Castro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH_MqaN9rZl0jJo&ab_channel=USAHavana After Castro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m32adWuhjs-osNE&ab_channel=WannaWalk

[@raybin6873]

I don't understand why the US continues to maintain a military base in Guantanamo Bay? Isn't that like a thorn in Cuba's side? 🤔

[@GhostOnTheHalfShell]

I’d love to see a POTUS say to Cuba, build business law around good and worker democracy in exchange for all sanctions dropped. Let’s see what they do.

[@GhostOnTheHalfShell]

@elmartillogrande i think you are missing the irony here.

[@dmacf9883]

What's the story on Lavrentiy Beria?

[@cathearts09]

Due to mainstream media, I always thought Cuba was undeveloped. Thanks for the info, prof.

[@Tydie.]

My uncles life was saved by the lung cancer vaccine here im Cuba

[@brownhat1290]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3OkZWSHnK6nr5o&ab_channel=YoelAndMari

[@elnick1000]

Kind of silly of him to compare the COVID crisis in Cuba to the United States. First of all, many of the people in Cuba do not have the luxury of travel as they do in the United States. How other wise could the COVID crisis have started really from travel. Yes there are people who travel to Cuba, but how many Cubans go on any trips out of the country. Wolff would have more credibility for me if he were not such a cheer leader for communist nations, present and past.

[@williamgibson6429]

Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy. It's inherent virtue is the equal sharing of Misery. Sir Winston Churchill. Capitalism is where everyone can Succeed. William Gibson

[@waylandharman2998]

Capitalism is a cruel mistress. Love one another, not just for Sunday’s anymore.

[@TruckStopLayby]

Well, if Cuba is doing better than America during this pandemic, that is a perfrect reason to increase sanctions.

[@danemount6113]

It's so poor there! My friend is married to a Cuban. She'll tell you. You're standing in line for Spam & lousy white bread.

[@flower4598]

💯 WELL SAID!!!

[@GoldenG9]

Most people in cuba live under poverty! That’s not what socialism is about. Also prof. Wolff can you be more specific about US embargo and the results of it?

[@0157matt]

Thanks for your comments ..again providing evidence that USA does not promote peace esp with countries that they couldn't agree with ...

[@lionturtle1972]

Should call him Prof communism or Prof Spin .

[@justanotheroldguy738]

A math mistake Professor. You said that the US population is 11 times that of Cuba. It's more like 30X. I suspect the '11' number came from Cuba's population of 11 million?

[@dhakxbduwlamrgejw37392]

He said 30x right before that, 😅, probably just an accident

[@noahsmith4505]

Very naïve. Like the US is all bad and Cuba is all good. Whatever...

[@c4sp3r-mc5]

I highly recommend reading "The Cuban revolution: A critical perspective" by Sam Dolgoff

[@ProfessorCDO]

Thanks

[@truxedc8351]

Now is the time for the US to extend and practice Détente with all of the nations of the world and eliminate the veto rule of the United Nations and the filibuster rule of the Senate and lead by example to encourage all countries of the world to become democratically run. This new policy will free up money to start competing with China and other emerging nations in infrastructure, education, health care, and start the process of correcting our shortcomings in human rights.

[@henriettealkhouri7432]

Thank you for being our Oracle, one of very few in The Empire of wars.

[@stevenlow6222]

Instead of helping to develop countries, America only export poverty and hardship. Shame

[@elizabethtaylor9085]

elizabeth taylor usa. thank you for this. I love cuba, and what they have done and I am so sick and tired of the slimy worms who run our country.

[@cosmicmusicreynolds3266]

@Kool-aid Watchdog he got it right

[@petermanuel5043]

This video

[@peterplunkett5621]

Mr. Wolff I mean great knowledge , thank you! Regards Peter

[@teresanichollas1057]

Is this guy for real......Ive never heard so much rubbish about Cuba....Why doesn't he ask the Cubans what they think...Maybe he should go and live there!

[@goldeq8521]

Thanks Professor Wolf.Can Cuba join the belt and. sea of china?