Fidel Castro: Republican Primary Is ‘Greatest Competition of Idiocy That’s Ever Been’

Fidel Castro: Republican Primary Is Greatest Competition of Idiocy Thats Ever BeenHAVANA (The Blaze/AP) — Fidel Castro lambasted the Republican presidential race as the greatest competition of “idiocy and ignorance” the world has ever seen in a column published Wednesday, and also took shots at the news media and foreign governments for seizing on the death of a Cuban prisoner to demand greater respect for human rights.

Castro’s comments came in a long opinion piece carried by official media two days after Republican presidential hopefuls at a debate in Florida presented mostly hard-line stances on what to do about the Communist-run island, and even speculated as to what would happen to the 85-year-old revolutionary leader’s soul when he dies.

Cuba has become an important issue as the candidates court Florida’s influential Cuban-American community in an effort to win the biggest electoral prize so far in the primary season.

Castro said he always assumed the candidates would try to outdo each other on the issue of Cuba, but that he was nonetheless appalled by the level of debate.

“The selection of a Republican candidate for the presidency of this globalized and expansive empire is – and I mean this seriously – the greatest competition of idiocy and ignorance that has ever been,” said the retired Cuban leader, who has dueled with 11 U.S. administrations since his 1959 revolution.

Castro also disputed international media accounts about the Jan. 19 death of Wilman Villar, a 31-year-old Cuban prisoner, saying the man was not a dissident and not on a 50-day hunger strike as human rights groups and the island’s opposition claim.

Castro reiterated the government’s contention that Villar was a common criminal sent to prison for domestic violence, and that he received the best medical attention possible. Washington and several European governments have condemned Cuba for his death, and Amnesty International says it was about to put Villar on a global list of prisoners of conscience.

Villar has become a cause celebre for opponents of the Cuban government, but he was not a well known figure, even among island dissidents, before his death.

Republican candidate Mitt Romney said during Monday’s debate that Villar died “fighting for democracy” and that his death highlighted the need to remain firm on Cuba. Washington has maintained a near-50-year trade and travel embargo on Cuba.

Another Republican candidate, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, said he would authorize increased covert operations to bring down the Cuban government. And at another moment of Monday’s debate, Romney and Gingrich sparred over whether Castro’s soul would go to heaven or hell.

When asked what he would do as president if he found out Castro had died, Romney said he would first “thank Heavens” that the bearded revolutionary had finally “returned to his maker,“ to which Gingrich replied ”I don‘t think Fidel’s going to meet his maker. I think he’s going to go to the other place.”

Castro didn’t refer to the comments specifically in his opinion piece, saying that he was too busy with other things to waste any more time analyzing the Republican competition.

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  • Concerned Green Beret
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 4:33am

    Every day it becomes more and more clear who this administration is aligned with. And more and more it becomes very clear just how stupid the American people are for voting for a commie. This is especially true since so many Americans have sacraficed and fought and died against the very commies we have running our country. Damn Americans are just so selfish and stupid. With all this administration has revealed about itself it is amazing that this president doesn’t have a 1 or 2 percent approval rating. Instead he still remains in the 40s. WOW.

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    • USAF2003
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 6:05am

      So absolutely true. And it has happened because people have turned away from God and His Word.

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    • SoupSandwich
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 9:23am

      It is actually called white guilt, liberalism, and racism. Why are 85-90% of black folks still supporting the POS in charge? Ask one and wait patiently for a decent, real world response… Keep waiting. Don’t ask a liberal unless you have on steel toes.

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  • Alan
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 4:02am

    If Fidel says it, it must not be true. Isn‘t it funny how the Main Stream Media has the same opinion about America and Republicans that the evil dictator’s share with Obama.

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  • Badge Society
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:36am

    It is sad when a socialist dictator can see the circus that we call politics.

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  • Californiasodbuster
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:34am

    Fidel, aren’t you dead yet, brother Raul the H omo has the Chinese taking over your country, along with the soviets, your words are dust in the wind.
    I feel real bad for your country men.
    You commie POS
    Hell is real, take your seat.

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  • psadie
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:27am

    Hey, Fidel, I would be looking over my shoulder if I was you. I see a Cuban Spring on the horizon! OMG!

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  • burnteye86
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:22am

    If Castro is your enemy, then you‘re doin’ something right.

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  • lodgerat
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:18am

    I am disappointed by the field of candidates the Repubs are putting out there. That being said, I am an ABO and will vote accordingly.I really wanted Mitch Daniels to run but that didn’t happen soooo I will have to live with what was handed me .As far as Castro’s opinion is concerned it means nothing. The guy is more than half dead and one hundred percent stupid. I hope to turn on the Blaze tomorrow and see that he’s dead. I’m just saying and praying… :o}

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  • Chuck Stein
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:06am

    @ Nick84
    I totally agree with you.

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  • Slowman101
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 1:52am

    Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, just an observation Fidel, but you didn’t get that round mouth from eating square meals!

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    • barnsy
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:17am

      Fidel reminds me of Jimmy Carter…Two has-been socialist fossels, spewing nonsence.

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  • smokey888x2
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 1:32am

    Fidel, for a country who occasionally runs out of TOLIET PAPER …….. go back to collecting corn cobs you socialist communist!

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  • GBMBulletsSKNRD
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 1:18am

    I am not a fan of Obama. But you (tmplarnite) are possibly the stupidest person on this earth. Obama comes in a close second.

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  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 1:14am

    Hey Fidel, can u please lick my dogs scrotum ? Please….

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  • urethra franklin
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 1:03am

    Fidel, I’m afraid I must agree with you. Go back to sleep, you look tired.

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  • Nick84
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:59am

    You do know that the POTUS is the President of the United States, correct? I hope the FBI visits you soon.

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  • ModerationIsBest
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:46am

    Read up on how Joseph Smith translated the golden plates and you will wonder how anybody could think someone who could believe in that crap is “smart.”

    Gingrich has had multiple affairs and left a cancer stricken wife to be with someone else. All he has to say is “I asked for forgiveness with God” and people look right past it with the illogical thinking of “well no one is perfect.” His own party hates him and while he has a lot of ideas, he can’t keep from shooting himself in the foot.

    Rick Santorum equates homosexuality to having sex with animals and also believes that birth control is immoral. He thinks people who don’t believe as him should be forced to live their lives based on his biblical law.

    While I agree with Ron Paul on a lot of things, he also believes in a God so it’s hard for me to take him completely serious.

    The Presidency is up for grabs and sadly this is the best the Republican party can come up with?

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    • CulpepperJosh1638
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:59am

      You idiots against Ron Paul always find something to disagree, therefore not vote for him on, that is insignificant. What a damn shame, we could have save our freedoms but everyone has their panties in a bunch and can’t handle the truth.

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    • READRIGHTHERE
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 1:08am

      Actually the translation story is quite a bit more complicated and deserves further review. It is wiser not to be flippant with history. To be honest, given what I have learned, understand and believe, it is you who now appears to be deficient in understanding. But I will assign this to ignorance (the root word ignore is a verb, as should be noted.)

      Try mormon.org, or the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious studies for further references and a wealth of information regarding the peculiarity of the Book of Mormon, its import, and its miraculous tenacity at hitting the nail on the head as regards doctrine, cultural history, and evidence for its veracity.

      We all believe, as should any Bible believing Christian that ultimately the truthfulness of scripture is a personal knowledge granted by God in a manner only understood by the recipient. Having said that, I understand fear as well. The Book of Mormon and those who believe in its divine preservation and coming forth in these “last” days have been demonized for nearly two centuries. Yet it still stands and so do its defenders. For those who are clinging to their Bibles in a defensive posture mistakenly believe that it is an either/or proposition. We, on the other hand, are grateful that we have both the “sticks” of Judah and Joseph to testify of Christ, his mission and Atonement. The wealth of scriptural record brings us peace and a unity of faith.

      At least read the text before dismissing it with prejudice.

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    • ModerationIsBest
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 1:08am

      I never said I wouldn’t vote for Ron Paul.

      Ron Paul is actually the only guy I COULD vote for.

      I can suspend my differences enough to vote for him. Not for any of the other guys.

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    • ModerationIsBest
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 1:10am

      @READRIGHTHERE

      My problem with Mormonism is the same as Christianity. I actually HAVE read the books.

      And to say that you believe in Jesus just like Christians do is worthless to me, because I think they’re crazy too.

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    • Babeuf
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 7:29am

      cancer stricken wife

      Now I am not going to comment on ones religion, however, that statement above is false
      http://townhall.com/columnists/jackiegingrichcushman/2011/05/08/setting_the_record_straight/page/full/

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    • barber2
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 1:26pm

      MODERN: Have noticed that the Ron Paul people seem to be anarchists/ atheists . Rather an odd mix to be in with conservatives ? These people would seem to be far more comfortable with the Far Left Democrats. What gives ?

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  • cosmic dogma
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:45am

    Castro lined up all of the intellectuals, professors, doctors, against the walls of the university, and machine gunned them down. Pure murder, and evil dictatorship. No freedom. Couldn’t grow a tomato, because others may not have a tomato. Everyone living equally in poverty and slavery to the state. Do you really care what this slimy growth off satan’s rear has to say?

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  • PJL
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:41am

    Castro… Liberals same thing, jerks.

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  • sWampy
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:35am

    NO **** DUMB ass, 95% of those PULLING THE STRINGS ARE RICH LIBERAL/COMMUNISTS/SOCIALISTS/FASCISTS ********. The republicans need to redo their primaries to only include red states with candidates that aren’t lawyers, and take zero contributions form anyone giving more than $5. Shame the ******* liberals into doing the same, hire private eyes to make sure they comply.

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    • commonsenseguy
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:42am

      it would not take long for all of them to get money from all the dead people they could dig up,o never mine, they are all ready doing that.great idea about donations of 5 dollars ,but in this circle jerk system,never will happen they all love the unions and their rich buddies money,

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  • UBETHECHANGE
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:34am

    I was over on the Huffington Post reading this article and of course all the communists(liberals) agreed 100% with Castro.

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    • TulsaYeeHaw
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:45am

      Castro is right, the republican party is a bunch of progressive half-assed socialists, instead of the complete ass communists in the democrat party.

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    • db321
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:53am

      I did not think the Republican‘s could get a bigger endorsement than Nancy Polose’s – Thank you Castro for letting me know I’m on the right track with my support for ABO.

      To Castro – I predict that soon you a going to be swimming in a lake of fire along side your buddies Hitler, Cha, Mao, Mohammed, Kadafhi and a few others. Enjoy your swim!

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    • UBETHECHANGE
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:56am

      @TULSAYEEHAW “Castro is right, the republican party is a bunch of progressive half-assed socialists, instead of the complete ass communists in the democrat party.”

      Castro did not say that, but I agree with your statement.

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  • commonsenseguy
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:31am

    so old castor oil still breaths, this nothing new from a dictator who is in full support of the wannabe dictator who is still wearing diapers, i just wonder when castor oil dies will obama send flowers and then attend the funeral of one of his many communist idols

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  • Steelhead
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:31am

    he’s right, it’s like watching a clown fight, oops( R. Perry )

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    • db321
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:56am

      If anyone is interested Soros is paying people to comment on bloggs and News Sites – the only qualification is that you have to support Obama and Satan – plus you have to be obnoxious as hell!

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    • Jack of Hearts
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 6:29am

      @DB321
      Please let me know how you get paid by Soros – do you know where you can find an application form?
      Thanks.

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  • tomacz
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:29am

    castro had to do what any self respecting republican would do when the country’s broke,
    lay off 450,000 state workers

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  • abbygirl1994
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:27am

    Who gives a flying crap what Fidel Castro thinks??? Not me, not all the people who fled his country.

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  • Teufel Hunden
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:27am

    It’s amazing how close the left and the communists are in their philosophies.

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    • kreese
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 11:00am

      I rember when the Soviets always endorsed the Democrat running for president.

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  • democritusoilder267
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:24am

    Still Cuba is suffering under the Castro brothers.

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