What You Need if You Go to Cuba

It isn’t that there is a mad rush of  people traveling to the Communist  paradise these days. But sometimes when one reads the comments made by some political leaders it would seem the place to be. The latest example but by no means the only is Rep. Diane Watson, D, CA( Los Angeles) Ms.Watson was  speaking at a health care town hall meeting and after she mentioned Rush Limbo, she had something to say about Cuba.

She spoke well of the Cuban health care system put in place by one Fidel Castro. She added that you can think whatever you want about Castro but he is one of the brightest leaders she has ever met. This presumably refers to  a trip made by she and other members of Congress earlier this year. Her comments were framed  in speaking about those who oppose Obamacare and thus seek to destroy a  president who resembles her. Admittedly, I am uncertain what opposing Obamacare has to do with with the Cuban health care system, unless they are similar. Are they? I fervently  hope that they are not.

Now, place this bit of  information about the greatness of Cuba next to her comments about its healthcare. Toliet paper in Cuba is manufacturd by a state-run  enterprise. This entity has just announced it has (no pun intended in the next phrase) run out of paper and money. Therefore, there will be severe shortages of this necessity until the end of this year. By then emergency  imports will have arrived. The potential  for comment just overflows does it not?

Not enough toilet paper, now that is a disaster in many ways. But, not to worry about our nearby neighbor, the Castro brothers are plunging into this issue to ensure that the pipeline is soon unclogged. In fact, the solution may already be available. In a recent interview, Fidel Castro praised Obama and blamed his troubles on “the extreme right” ; “the racist right” who are  out to wear him down and  get him out of the game one way or another  by blocking his program. So we hear from Sean Hannity.

Wonder if the President will send him an emergency supply of toilet paper as a thank you gift. Paging Joe Biden, need to pack for Cuba and carry some large suitcases.