Cuba calls Obama visit 'an attack' as Communists defend ideology

Reuters on Yahoo News ^ | 4/18/16 | Frank Jack Daniel and Nelson Acosta - Reuters

[NormsRevenge]

HAVANA (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Communist-led Cuba was an "attack" on its history and culture aimed at misleading a new business class, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said on Monday, the latest sign of blow-back after the ground-breaking trip last month.

"In this visit, there was a deep attack on our ideas, our history, our culture and our symbols," Rodriguez said at the Communist Party congress.

Cuban leaders have hardened language against the United States since Obama became the first U.S. president to visit the island in 88 years, with Fidel Castro accusing him of sweet-talking the people.

President Raul Castro referred to the United States as "the enemy" in the opening speech of the party congress over the weekend and told Cubans to be alert to U.S. attempts to weaken the revolution.

The congress, held every five years, must make decisions about the future of Cuba's elderly leadership and the progress of market-style economic reforms adopted in 2011 that allowed more small businesses.

[NormsRevenge]

Mission Accomplished,, Time for a vacay .. or an EO!!

U.S. President Barack Obama waves from the door of Air Force One
as he ends his visit to Cuba, at Havana's international airport, March 22, 2016.
REUTERS/Carlos Barria

[BenLurkin]

Weird complaint.

Considering that Baraq came down there and humiliated America by kissing up to the Castros.

[nascarnation]

I think until Baraq sends some serious dough, the Castros will play hard to get.

[Sacajaweau]

Hey Obie....Sounds like you new BFF thinks you’re a real piece of cr**.

[jsanders2001]

If they think his visit was an attack they should try living in a country he tries to destroy daily.

[dfwgator]

Obama probably told them to say that.

[NormsRevenge]

PsYOpS at work, my best guess.

[dfwgator]

"In this visit, there was a deep attack on our ideas, our history, our culture and our symbols,"

Funny, that's exactly what he's been doing to this country for the last eight years.

[HarleyLady27]

We should ask Rafael B (E) Cruz about this, he fought with Castro...oh wait, he wasn’t there was he...

[NormsRevenge]

Remember the old Tim Robbins 'chill wind blowing thru the country' at the Oscars or whenever.. maybe he meant a 'Che' wind. ;-|

[NormsRevenge]

Still waiting.. The Ladies in White..

[NormsRevenge]

perhaps he is worthy of a 'limp' response..

[johniegrad]

I just knew that once Obama was elected everyone would love us. Now ... It’s off to Saudi Arabia!

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[Mark17]

I think until Baraq sends some serious dough, the Castros will play hard to get.

It's always about the money isn't it? I am sure the Obungler will be happy to give them millions of tax payer dollars. Screw him.

[Mr. M.J.B.]

President Raul Castro referred to the United States as "the enemy" in the opening speech of the party congress over the weekend and told Cubans to be alert to U.S. attempts to weaken the revolution.

Exactly what I think too!

1776 is the answer to 1984.

[demkicker]

This is another of BO’s great “legacy” failures, lol! As soon as he tries to shmooz our enemies, they stab him in his back. What a POS!

[UCANSEE2]

Weird complaint. Considering that Baraq came down there and humiliated America by kissing up to the Castros.

Cuban MEDIA is like American MEDIA. What happened and how the MEDIA in that country depicted it are two different things.

[PhiloBedo]

Just another, in the long list of Barry’s foreign policy failures.