Another thought — he’s absolutely right that Cuba had a thriving middle class and thriving economy in the 50’s. But the populace absolutely wanted to get rid of Batista, because corruption had invaded everyday life and because civil freedoms had been suspended, and Castro had huge popular support, because he told them what they wanted to hear — that there would be freedom of the press, honest elections and transparency of government. A million people turned out to cheer him the night he marched in Havana after the war, in a genuine outpouring of support and excitement. But alas, there was just one catch: he was lying the whole time. The secret communist government began meeting within the first week, and the murders of the honest rebels began around the same time.
Not necessarily doubting you but I'd like to see the evidence for this. Where are you getting this?
A million people turned out to cheer him the night he marched in Havana after the war...
A million people according to who? Communist sources or trustworthy sources?