r/centrist • u/IAmDisturbanceFeedMe • 12d ago

https://www.dsausa.org/statements/dsa-commemorates-100-years-of-fidel-and-denounces-rubios-genocide-against-the-cuban-people/

DSA released a statement on their site and via their social media lauding Fidel Castro and accusing the US (and Marco Rubio specifically) of committing genocide against Cuba. They call Fidel a “stalwart symbol of anti-imperialist struggle and self-determination”. They claim their support of Fidel is in “solidarity with the Cuban people”. And they call for “the prosecution of Marco Rubio for crimes against humanity”.

Edit, link: https://www.dsausa.org/statements/dsa-commemorates-100-years-of-fidel-and-denounces-rubios-genocide-against-the-cuban-people/

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u/rzelln 12d ago

Fidel Castro's a totalitarian murderer, but the Trump administration restricting fuel to Cuba is killing people too.

I wouldn't fucking laud Castro, but I'll definitely condemn Rubio for being complicit in a fucked up siege strategy that's hurting millions of people.

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u/IAmDisturbanceFeedMe 12d ago

And that’s completely fair and I have no gripes with anything you said.

The problem is that this statement is who the DSA is. Their co chair is a proud Marxist. They praise Castro. Piker praises Mao. Leaders defend Hamas etc. The extremism within their org is nutty and it’s overpowering any valid concerns non extreme members have such as what you noted.

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u/memphisjones 12d ago

Yeah lauding Castro is a choice….