Yoel is the perfect example of why Communist dictators (and dictators in general) want to control every aspect of their subjects lives. Holding them in a state of ignorance means they'll never know otherwise, and just accept how things are. With your discussions, and being shown the truth via the documentary, Yoel was able to reevaluate what he was always told, having had hes eyes opened and world knowledge expanded, changing his perspective on Communism, and the Cuban government. Another great video. Marie, you should make a long-form documentary on Cuba, it's history, and how Communism vs Capitalism affects nations. You're really good at your editing videos and presenting facts and data on subjects, such as when you talk about Cuba's past and present.
All of your videos, especially this one, make me tear up. My husband is from rural China, and your story reminds me of ours. Nobody should blame you, Yoel, for being a Communist in the past. From hearing my husband’s stories, I know that the level of constant Communist brainwashing is strong. Like you, my husband also had never been exposed to anything different. When he came to the U.S., his eyes were also opened to the free world around him. Thanks for sharing your story. Americans need to hear it.
Don't beat yourself up, Yoel. Millions of people have been fooled. Now you're awake and know the truth, your destiny is to help others get out of the darkness. This channel does that! Congratulations to you and your lovely lady. ❤❤👍👍
FANTASTIC CONTENT AND EDITING! I love the work you both are doing. Thanks so much for disclosing Yoel's dirty secret. Education is the key to freedom. I hope people in small Cuban towns can see your videos. Yoel is truly WOKE now and I welcome him to the "bright side" of life. ---Love from San Diego!
@@ydoucare55 No, "Woke" it a term the Republicans use to describe anybody that doesn't agree with them. They like to take great words and use them to insult people they don't like. They did that with "snowflake" as well. They totally changed the meaning of something beautiful to something political. There is nothing bad with being "woke". It originated with the black community almost a decade ago in their fight to bring attention to the racism and discrimination going on.
A person who has grown up in a closed society can only believe the things taught by that society. Even in the US we have been conned by our leaders, more than once. The difference is, in the US we have access to outside information toward making up our own minds about what is true and right. So happy that Yoel is here in the US, and very appreciative of all that both of you teach us. Wishing you a Happy Healthy, Prosperous New Year!
There's a saying about sending to the U.S. the brightest & best people from all around the world. Yoel is exactly that. I'm grateful that he had the courage to make such an immense life change, & wish for *all of us* the courage to challenge what we _think_ we know.
@@weneedcriticalthinking I only possess a limited understanding regarding the USs sanctions against Cuba, & could only offer a knee-jerk, uneducated response.
I've loved watching Yoel's journey in his new country. And you're right - getting sunlight/knowledge about freedom is the best disinfectant to the tyranny of ignorance. In my family, there are some who came from Costa Rica and in talking with them, they have told how, because of their high level of education, they were able to resist efforts by Che Guevara to overthrow the Costa Rican government. Knowledge!! Let's pray that positive changes come to Cuba in 2024.
This is some of the best content on the internet. I wish that Yoel could speak at universities and high schools throughout the US to explain to students what communism and socialism are really like. It is something that is really needed right now. Ed Schultheis Washington state
Thank you for this! There is nothing harder than changing your world view and/or accepting truths that you don't want to! Thank you for sharing! Un abrazon fuerte para los dos y adelante!!!
I L🌙VE you guys! Please don't stop making videos. It is so awesome to watch Yoel's innocence, joy, sadnesses and the GROWTH you both share! This is the good part of the Internet that is amazing to watch! Much L🌙VE from your neighbor in Utah. 🤙
This is one of my favorite RUclips channels! Your exploration of your experiences are awesome. Next stop - take him on a cross country tour and meet Americans and talk about your experiences, come to New England! Go to the Mid-west. Visit NYC and western NY! Try Chicago (but be safe), visit Montana and Texas and Arizona and Washington and California. Then visit Alaska and Hawaii!
I understand even more why Yoel cries seeing new things and having new experiences. Not only is he sad hope the family he left behind, he’s sad that at one time he was part of keeping these things from his fellow man. I wish he would do speaking tours or tv talk appearances and explain to these knuckleheads in the US what our government is trying to do. We will end up like a giant Cuba if they have their way. May God continue to bless you both.
My very liberal Episcopal church decided to have a missions trip to Cuba about 4 years ago. They were asking members to donate simple and practical things, like bottles of Tylenol and aspirin. So while they were busy collecting, because people love donating if it makes them feel special...I asked the priest why they were donating aspirin. He said that they don't have aspirin. So I said that should be his first clue as to how bad it is if they can't even get a $2 bottle of aspirin. If you can't even get the simple things, then it isn't that good to live there. Oh, and Yoel being a communist, he was raised in that without another view of the world. It's not how you start out, it is how you end that matters.
As someone who was born here, in Florida to be exact, I absolutely LOVE you guys videos! I love hearing stories of anyone who came to this country the right way, went through the process, and assimilated to our country. The ones who come here and assimilate legally, are usually more educated on our own history and how our government works, than most that were born and live here. If you guys stop making content, I don't know what I'd do... both of you are the exact reason why I love this country so much, even though I was born and raised here. If ANYONE, comes here legally, we all welcome you with open arms and have literally the best of intentions for you! The American Dream is for all of us, at least those trying to come here legally, without breaking the law first. Mari, you are such a strong woman, and it shows when you two are together! Yoel!, Brother, although I am a natural born citizen, I feel like I am lacking when it comes to love of this country. Thank you both, for showing those that hate, what it means to be somewhere other than here. I've been to extreme poverty in Brazil, so I know what we have here... I couldn't imagine what Yoel went through... thank you! Know you are loved and appreciated, both of you!
Thank you guys for sharing on this topic. God has blessed you with a very unique opportunity to help a younger generation in America who has been intentionally and methodically lied to about Communisim, Marxism, Socialism. Many, if not most, Americans under 30 have no idea of the truth. And, as Jordan Peterson observes, even those who do will say "yes, but it hasn't bee done "right" yet.. give us the power and we'll enact Communism properly and usher in the promised Utopia"... It is the height of narcissism! Castro died worth $900,000. Chavez, over 1 Billion!... Both lied to gain power and then killed those who helped them. In the 20th century over 100,000,000 people died, because "if you're gonna make an omelet you must crack a few eggs".
Don't trust Jordan Peterson on socialism, he is only really an authority on psychology. He only read the communist manifesto to debate Zizek on Marxism. Even debates in school have more preparation and they don't get taken seriously. Neither should Peterson if he hasn't done the proper research.
i don't want to be picky, but just a reminder that we're really not a democracy (even though some people want you to think so). we're a constitutional republic. that's why our pledge of allegence to the flag is 'to the republic for which it stands'.
What worries me the most is young Americans come out of college believing that Socialism and Communism is soooo great and grand. This country needs people like yourselves to warn of the inherent dangers involved in such ideologies. I swear these younger people do not understand what they’re asking for!
Yoel is a very lucky man by having such a a beautiful and intelligent woman looking at him the way you do. I can see how much you love him and that is the best thing he got by meeting you, not leaving Cuba, not having a new life, no, not at all, he got your love and that has no price. Bless you both.
Every single one of your casts always leave some food for thought and this one couldn’t be less. Congratulations guys and may 2024 be a year full of blessings , love and success for you two. God bless you!
Having traveled to Cuba, I can attest that communism/socialism is the worst system. Poverty, idleness, hopelessness, hunger, despair, corruption and government dictatorship. Rules for thee but not the people, wealth for thee but not the people, food for thee but not the people, things for thee but not the people.
Thank you for this video . Some people here think the " equal wealth" is the ticket . They dont understand that in a communist party the majority is "equal broke" . This gives my grandaughter a discription from a person that has lived it . Thank you again.
My parents are Chinese and immigrated legally to Canada in order to have me, their second child (China's one-child policy was still in effect at this time). Growing up, my parents worked extremely long hours and a lot of their down time was spent taking care of my grandmother who suffered from severe Alzheimer's. So, as a result, most of my political views growing up were derived from Canadian public school and TV. This resulted in an overwhelmingly leftist view of the world, to the point where I even told my mom that all the issues of China were simply because 'that's not real communism'. It's an embarrassing memory to this day. Belief in large-scale communism is reliant on lack of historical and cultural knowledge. It requires one to have no understanding of economics or human behaviour. Take a look at any large supermarket parking lot and you can see why communism never works. The simplest, most basic requirement of communism is that people won't take more than they need, and will provide for others. How often do you encounter a supermarket with no errant carts strewn along the lot? And that's even with someone else being paid to collect the ones left out. If a small locality can't even properly take and return carts on their own, how can anyone believe we could just operate entire nations based on 'good-will' alone? Communism without leadership doesn't work, and communism with leadership is just tyrannical authoritarianism. Never heard of a poor communist leader, isn't that strange?
My anglo ancestor first came to this continent in 1620 on the famous ship, Mayflower. My latino ancestors first came to the US southwest as “soldados” of the Spanish army before it was the US. The latest migrant was my abuela who was born in Sonora, Mexico. There is a REASON that they all came to this nation. You both seem to understand that. Yes, bad things are behind us, nasty genocides, discrimination and many ugly things BUT we are “of many ONE” look at our coins it says that fraze in latin. Thank you Yoel, for coming here to become an American.
I feel like you should make a video of the holiday of three kings how hard it is to keep the tradition alive in and how lucky the kids in America are lucky to celebrate without out a struggle
My family fled communist China - they taught me gratitude, that’s why we LOVE America for taking us in and are proud Americans. You are spot on with this video - pls make more!
That was kute, qute, cute. Your progression in all things is moving very quickly Joel. Even your G sounds harder than before. I guess the next character will be J. Saludos! Próspero año nuevo or Happy New Year.🎉🥳
My dad worked with a company who had someone from the Soviet Russia come to the US for work stuff. The man broke down after he asked my dad to take him to a grocery store after going out to eat. Dad thought it was weird but he did. The man was in tears. He was looking behind the shelves picking up items making sure they weren’t empty or decoys. My dad had no idea what kind of out of reality experience this guy was having.
The US doesn’t have as diverse media as we’d like to think. Especially after the Twitter files articles. This with Woke, Incorporated joining the government.
This gives me hope. I love you 2, & wish you much health & happiness. PS My dear husband & I are living proof that being on opposite sides politically does NOT have to mean "hate"! We have been together for 45 years. One adult son & his sweet wife are more like my husband --- lean more to the right, politically. The other son & daughter-in-law are more left leaning than I am. Way more left. ' I have believed in social justice issues since I was very young. Worked as an RN in our local county system for many years. Blessings.
When I was a kid I had a friend who was from China and him and his father would tell me what it was like growing up under communism,and his father told me that how he grew up with so little to no food that they had to eat a kid that passed away from starvation that was laying on the street,I will never forget that story I remember his dad holding back tears and it wasn’t until years later I figured out that the kid they had to eat was my friends fathers childhood friend
I am a new subscriber to your channel and I just love you guys I hope someday that America is able to help Cuba and the people of Cuba because it is very sad did they have to hunt food and be told what to do😪
Desi arniz family was Very rich, once Batista came to power many tried to flee cuba and so many were killed, imprisoned of his family. He came to America. Many still trying to flee commy countries and many Americans NEED to realize that it's a horrible thing to live in such places! My granny and her brothers escaped Syria and came to America with nothing in the 30s,she told me stories of horror that happened under such ruling! God bless you both and please keeps these videos coming!
The Truth is powerful and will always surface.Usually with much difficulty,but the difficulty helps to purify the truth,only the truly dedicated stay the course.Another truth,never ever underestimate a Cuban woman!
thank you so much for your reminders of how lucky we are here in america. also, yoel and you are so much smarter about our politics than many people born here.
I went to Cuba in 2017, I think they had recently allowed internet access and I was a bit shocked to see that. The internet opened the eyes of the Cuban youth and now they yearn for FREEDOM! The Cuban government is at its weakest point right now and I hope the people revolt again. I know it;s hard to fight the government without firearms but enough people with stones could accomplish freedom!
I cannot fault Yoel though. When it's being pounded into your brain from all directions from a child, it's hard not to believe it and deny when others call it out. Look at North Korea, most believe the government and the ones who don't live in fear and in secret. And it's already starting in this country and rapidly growing.
@@jimweir6500 Absolutely against the sanctions, they are inhumane and hurt the most innocent and the only two Countries that vote to keep them is my war economy Country USA and Israel.
I like that you also noted western propaganda for its own citizens. It's crucial as a citizen to also see through your own countries propaganda. You become less of a puppet by internalizing more information from various reputable sources.
One of my best friends from 2nd grade is Chinese. He moved here during kindergarten. His Grandpa used to babysit us up thru high school. He made bomb Fried chicken and Dumplings and was a super nice old man from what I remember. But my friends mom said one of her biggest regrets in life was during the "Chinese Revolution" she turned him in to the party for re-education. He was beaten and reeducated for about a year in there and at the time she was proud of what she did. After he came home they never talked about it and life moved on. But when she moved to California and she brought him with her they talked about it and he forgave her. To me that's nuts I can't imagine turning in my parents for re-education knowing that they are going to be tortured if not converted or killed.
I am so glad you made the comparison to the Hunger Games. As simplistic as it may sound, we (USA) are on that path. The progressive elites in this country would like nothing more.
This was a good one thank you. I think y’all would do very well as a channel exposing communism and “democratic” socialism. Capitalism is great when you let it actually work. Thank y’all very much and a big hello all the way from Houston Tx!!
I don’t know y’all but I love y’all and pray for y’all . I love to see the TRUTH on peoples lives and y’all live in TRUTH.❤ and y’all make me laugh and that’s really important 😂
I am so glad Joel said he recognizes what the USA does as well in small doses. Mostly people from other communistic country recognizes that the USA is going down a very ugly path toward socialism 😢
These two really need to speak on college campuses. College kids would learn more about this sh!t than their professors with an agenda. God bless both of you
What does Yoel think about American unions? Could you do a reaction video of you and Yoel watching Yuri Bezmenov's lecture? Thanks and we love watching your videos.
How do I know a free society is better than a dictatorship? Because you can say things like, "I'm not happy with this government and the we the people need to change our leadership", and no one will come kick in your door. You can just say you hate the government and they can do anything about it.
I don’t doubt his story because if all you hear is what the government tells you, you don’t have any way to know it is not true. I am currently reading a history of Russia where this played out over and over. We have gone from Radio Free Europe in the 40s to internet warriors getting the word out. I love his story and that you found each other!
My sister has been a communist since college 40 years ago. Her professors were communists. My family is from Texas but there are American communists here in universities & large cities, especially Austin. They do not understand capitalism. They just call it fascism & refuse to debate. All but one of my college professors were communists & they talked about that more than the subjects we were supposed to study.
_"They do not understand capitalism. They just call it fascism & refuse to debate. "_ Buy your sister a gift, 'the Philosophy of Fascism' by Mario Palmieri. If she actually reads it, she might finally understand that Fascism was not only anti-capitalist, but also a branch of Socialism via National Syndicalism.
Examples like this are why I would trade immigrants for Americans who hate their own country! I'd love to see a permanent exchange. Trade one woke liberal for a hard working Cuban who just wants the freedom to build their dream here in the USA
Curious....VERY curious....exactly WHAT you mean when you say "...it might happen in 2024!" WHAT might happen? What are you predicting or worried will happen?
The sad part about Cuba is there's enough Rich Cubans and companies in the United States willing to invest in Cuba the country would change almost overnight.
Forever grateful to my mom for walking me through the communist lies as a child. There is always someone more “equal” than others. That’s the truth. In china it’s true that if you fall down in the streets people will not help you. I have seen the videos. Yoel in glad you now see the light of freedom.
From a native American (Floridian, actually), I'm so very proud to have you both as my fellow Americans. God bless you both.
Would love to meet you and your culture!
Are you for sanctions on Cuba?
Pocahontas? Is that you? 🤣🤣🤣
Texan but I agree!
@@reiniergarcia Being rude just to be rude. You go boy.
Yoel is the perfect example of why Communist dictators (and dictators in general) want to control every aspect of their subjects lives. Holding them in a state of ignorance means they'll never know otherwise, and just accept how things are. With your discussions, and being shown the truth via the documentary, Yoel was able to reevaluate what he was always told, having had hes eyes opened and world knowledge expanded, changing his perspective on Communism, and the Cuban government.
Another great video. Marie, you should make a long-form documentary on Cuba, it's history, and how Communism vs Capitalism affects nations. You're really good at your editing videos and presenting facts and data on subjects, such as when you talk about Cuba's past and present.
All of your videos, especially this one, make me tear up. My husband is from rural China, and your story reminds me of ours. Nobody should blame you, Yoel, for being a Communist in the past. From hearing my husband’s stories, I know that the level of constant Communist brainwashing is strong. Like you, my husband also had never been exposed to anything different. When he came to the U.S., his eyes were also opened to the free world around him. Thanks for sharing your story. Americans need to hear it.
Don't beat yourself up, Yoel. Millions of people have been fooled. Now you're awake and know the truth, your destiny is to help others get out of the darkness. This channel does that! Congratulations to you and your lovely lady. ❤❤👍👍
It's amazing what love can do, isn't it? Love has a habit of beating the cringe out of people
Are you for sanctions on Cuba?
@@weneedcriticalthinking idk, sanction these balls
@@timhefty504 The sanctions are inhumane, cruel and only USA and Israel vote to keep them.
FANTASTIC CONTENT AND EDITING! I love the work you both are doing. Thanks so much for disclosing Yoel's dirty secret. Education is the key to freedom. I hope people in small Cuban towns can see your videos. Yoel is truly WOKE now and I welcome him to the "bright side" of life. ---Love from San Diego!
Truly woke!!!!
@@YoelAndMari"Woke" is a term to describe liberal democrats. Please don't be a liberal democrat. They strive for the same struggles as Cuba.
@@ydoucare55 No, "Woke" it a term the Republicans use to describe anybody that doesn't agree with them. They like to take great words and use them to insult people they don't like. They did that with "snowflake" as well. They totally changed the meaning of something beautiful to something political. There is nothing bad with being "woke". It originated with the black community almost a decade ago in their fight to bring attention to the racism and discrimination going on.
A person who has grown up in a closed society can only believe the things taught by that society. Even in the US we have been conned by our leaders, more than once. The difference is, in the US we have access to outside information toward making up our own minds about what is true and right. So happy that Yoel is here in the US, and very appreciative of all that both of you teach us. Wishing you a Happy Healthy, Prosperous New Year!
There's a saying about sending to the U.S. the brightest & best people from all around the world. Yoel is exactly that. I'm grateful that he had the courage to make such an immense life change, & wish for *all of us* the courage to challenge what we _think_ we know.
Poll: Are you for sanctions on Cuba?
@@weneedcriticalthinking I only possess a limited understanding regarding the USs sanctions against Cuba, & could only offer a knee-jerk, uneducated response.
@@jimweir6500 lol Crap. Thanks.
LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH! These stories are not only interesting to hear , but, critically important for people to hear. Give us more!
I've loved watching Yoel's journey in his new country. And you're right - getting sunlight/knowledge about freedom is the best disinfectant to the tyranny of ignorance.
In my family, there are some who came from Costa Rica and in talking with them, they have told how, because of their high level of education, they were able to resist efforts by Che Guevara to overthrow the Costa Rican government. Knowledge!!
Let's pray that positive changes come to Cuba in 2024.
So glad I happened upon your channel! Yoel, I'm more than grateful to have you as a countryman.
This is some of the best content on the internet. I wish that Yoel could speak at universities and high schools throughout the US to explain to students what communism and socialism are really like. It is something that is really needed right now.
Ed Schultheis
Washington state
Thank you for this! There is nothing harder than changing your world view and/or accepting truths that you don't want to! Thank you for sharing! Un abrazon fuerte para los dos y adelante!!!
I L🌙VE you guys! Please don't stop making videos. It is so awesome to watch Yoel's innocence, joy, sadnesses and the GROWTH you both share!
This is the good part of the Internet that is amazing to watch!
Much L🌙VE from your neighbor in Utah.
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This is one of my favorite RUclips channels! Your exploration of your experiences are awesome. Next stop - take him on a cross country tour and meet Americans and talk about your experiences, come to New England! Go to the Mid-west. Visit NYC and western NY! Try Chicago (but be safe), visit Montana and Texas and Arizona and Washington and California. Then visit Alaska and Hawaii!
I know they've done a few speaking engagements. One of them was at a YAF event.
I was going to skip this video. Then I saw YT had limited it, so I had to watch! Thank you for your hard work.
I understand even more why Yoel cries seeing new things and having new experiences. Not only is he sad hope the family he left behind, he’s sad that at one time he was part of keeping these things from his fellow man.
I wish he would do speaking tours or tv talk appearances and explain to these knuckleheads in the US what our government is trying to do. We will end up like a giant Cuba if they have their way. May God continue to bless you both.
You both are a light of what America needs instead of what it has come to be now . Muchas gracias
My very liberal Episcopal church decided to have a missions trip to Cuba about 4 years ago. They were asking members to donate simple and practical things, like bottles of Tylenol and aspirin. So while they were busy collecting, because people love donating if it makes them feel special...I asked the priest why they were donating aspirin. He said that they don't have aspirin. So I said that should be his first clue as to how bad it is if they can't even get a $2 bottle of aspirin.
If you can't even get the simple things, then it isn't that good to live there.
Oh, and Yoel being a communist, he was raised in that without another view of the world. It's not how you start out, it is how you end that matters.
As someone who was born here, in Florida to be exact, I absolutely LOVE you guys videos! I love hearing stories of anyone who came to this country the right way, went through the process, and assimilated to our country. The ones who come here and assimilate legally, are usually more educated on our own history and how our government works, than most that were born and live here. If you guys stop making content, I don't know what I'd do... both of you are the exact reason why I love this country so much, even though I was born and raised here. If ANYONE, comes here legally, we all welcome you with open arms and have literally the best of intentions for you! The American Dream is for all of us, at least those trying to come here legally, without breaking the law first. Mari, you are such a strong woman, and it shows when you two are together! Yoel!, Brother, although I am a natural born citizen, I feel like I am lacking when it comes to love of this country. Thank you both, for showing those that hate, what it means to be somewhere other than here. I've been to extreme poverty in Brazil, so I know what we have here... I couldn't imagine what Yoel went through... thank you! Know you are loved and appreciated, both of you!
Thank you guys for sharing on this topic. God has blessed you with a very unique opportunity to help a younger generation in America who has been intentionally and methodically lied to about Communisim, Marxism, Socialism. Many, if not most, Americans under 30 have no idea of the truth. And, as Jordan Peterson observes, even those who do will say "yes, but it hasn't bee done "right" yet.. give us the power and we'll enact Communism properly and usher in the promised Utopia"... It is the height of narcissism!
Castro died worth $900,000. Chavez, over 1 Billion!... Both lied to gain power and then killed those who helped them. In the 20th century over 100,000,000 people died, because "if you're gonna make an omelet you must crack a few eggs".
Source: voices of my head.
@@daniloribeiro5372cope
Don't trust Jordan Peterson on socialism, he is only really an authority on psychology. He only read the communist manifesto to debate Zizek on Marxism. Even debates in school have more preparation and they don't get taken seriously. Neither should Peterson if he hasn't done the proper research.
This is the first time I’ve been to your channel. I’m so happy to have longer form context from you all now. Love you guys! Praying for you all. 🙏
i don't want to be picky, but just a reminder that we're really not a democracy (even though some people want you to think so). we're a constitutional republic. that's why our pledge of allegence to the flag is 'to the republic for which it stands'.
YOEL IS MY FAVORITE NEW AMERICAN BY FAR!!! We want 1 million more yoels.
Poll: Are you for sanctions on Cuba?
What Country were you born in and what Countries have you has citizenship with?
Happy New Year. My husband left Cuba when he was 12. He is 70 now. We have been married for 42 years.
I love you two! You're English is getting really really good! :D Let's hope 2024 is Peaceful and filled with Love for everyone!
2024 will be a terrifying time in our country.
What worries me the most is young Americans come out of college believing that Socialism and Communism is soooo great and grand. This country needs people like yourselves to warn of the inherent dangers involved in such ideologies. I swear these younger people do not understand what they’re asking for!
Yoel is a very lucky man by having such a a beautiful and intelligent woman looking at him the way you do. I can see how much you love him and that is the best thing he got by meeting you, not leaving Cuba, not having a new life, no, not at all, he got your love and that has no price. Bless you both.
Every single one of your casts always leave some food for thought and this one couldn’t be less. Congratulations guys and may 2024 be a year full of blessings , love and success for you two. God bless you!
Having traveled to Cuba, I can attest that communism/socialism is the worst system. Poverty, idleness, hopelessness, hunger, despair, corruption and government dictatorship. Rules for thee but not the people, wealth for thee but not the people, food for thee but not the people, things for thee but not the people.
Thank you for sharing. Love your content and so educational.
Thank you for this video . Some people here think the " equal wealth" is the ticket . They dont understand that in a communist party the majority is "equal broke" . This gives my grandaughter a discription from a person that has lived it . Thank you again.
Both of you are what enriches this great nation. Keep sharing your beautiful messages!❤
My parents are Chinese and immigrated legally to Canada in order to have me, their second child (China's one-child policy was still in effect at this time). Growing up, my parents worked extremely long hours and a lot of their down time was spent taking care of my grandmother who suffered from severe Alzheimer's. So, as a result, most of my political views growing up were derived from Canadian public school and TV. This resulted in an overwhelmingly leftist view of the world, to the point where I even told my mom that all the issues of China were simply because 'that's not real communism'. It's an embarrassing memory to this day.
Belief in large-scale communism is reliant on lack of historical and cultural knowledge. It requires one to have no understanding of economics or human behaviour. Take a look at any large supermarket parking lot and you can see why communism never works. The simplest, most basic requirement of communism is that people won't take more than they need, and will provide for others. How often do you encounter a supermarket with no errant carts strewn along the lot? And that's even with someone else being paid to collect the ones left out. If a small locality can't even properly take and return carts on their own, how can anyone believe we could just operate entire nations based on 'good-will' alone?
Communism without leadership doesn't work, and communism with leadership is just tyrannical authoritarianism. Never heard of a poor communist leader, isn't that strange?
My anglo ancestor first came to this continent in 1620 on the famous ship, Mayflower. My latino ancestors first came to the US southwest as “soldados” of the Spanish army before it was the US. The latest migrant was my abuela who was born in Sonora, Mexico. There is a REASON that they all came to this nation. You both seem to understand that. Yes, bad things are behind us, nasty genocides, discrimination and many ugly things BUT we are “of many ONE” look at our coins it says that fraze in latin. Thank you Yoel, for coming here to become an American.
Terrific. Your work is very, very important while being very enjoyable. Thank you!
Love your contents. Keep up the great work. ❤
I feel like you should make a video of the holiday of three kings how hard it is to keep the tradition alive in and how lucky the kids in America are lucky to celebrate without out a struggle
My family fled communist China - they taught me gratitude, that’s why we LOVE America for taking us in and are proud Americans. You are spot on with this video - pls make more!
That was kute, qute, cute. Your progression in all things is moving very quickly Joel. Even your G sounds harder than before. I guess the next character will be J. Saludos! Próspero año nuevo or Happy New Year.🎉🥳
My dad worked with a company who had someone from the Soviet Russia come to the US for work stuff. The man broke down after he asked my dad to take him to a grocery store after going out to eat. Dad thought it was weird but he did. The man was in tears. He was looking behind the shelves picking up items making sure they weren’t empty or decoys. My dad had no idea what kind of out of reality experience this guy was having.
It’s awesome that Yoel had an open mind and realized he had been fooled!! That is so hard to convince people they have been fooled!!
The US doesn’t have as diverse media as we’d like to think. Especially after the Twitter files articles. This with Woke, Incorporated joining the government.
This gives me hope.
I love you 2, & wish you much health & happiness.
PS
My dear husband & I are living proof that being on opposite sides politically does NOT have to mean "hate"!
We have been together for 45 years. One adult son & his sweet wife are more like my husband --- lean more to the right, politically. The other son & daughter-in-law are more left leaning than I am. Way more left. '
I have believed in social justice issues since I was very young. Worked as an RN in our local county system for many years.
Blessings.
Yes... God DID hear that conversation in Havana... I am here to attest to that fact... God Bless you both and Godspeed in all your endevors...
When I was a kid I had a friend who was from China and him and his father would tell me what it was like growing up under communism,and his father told me that how he grew up with so little to no food that they had to eat a kid that passed away from starvation that was laying on the street,I will never forget that story I remember his dad holding back tears and it wasn’t until years later I figured out that the kid they had to eat was my friends fathers childhood friend
I am a new subscriber to your channel and I just love you guys I hope someday that America is able to help Cuba and the people of Cuba because it is very sad did they have to hunt food and be told what to do😪
Thanks for sharing your stories. I enjoy watching you guys. Felicidades!
Great video and editing.
Desi arniz family was
Very rich, once Batista came to power many tried to flee cuba and so many were killed, imprisoned of his family. He came to America. Many still trying to flee commy countries and many Americans NEED to realize that it's a horrible thing to live in such places! My granny and her brothers escaped Syria and came to America with nothing in the 30s,she told me stories of horror that happened under such ruling! God bless you both and please keeps these videos coming!
Batista was not a communist and was actually supported by the US.
The Truth is powerful and will always surface.Usually with much difficulty,but the difficulty helps to purify the truth,only the truly dedicated stay the course.Another truth,never ever underestimate a Cuban woman!
thank you so much for your reminders of how lucky we are here in america. also, yoel and you are so much smarter about our politics than many people born here.
I love watching you guys. I am so Proud of Yoel and how much he is growing in America.
Thank y'all for speaking truth into the darkness!!!
I went to Cuba in 2017, I think they had recently allowed internet access and I was a bit shocked to see that. The internet opened the eyes of the Cuban youth and now they yearn for FREEDOM! The Cuban government is at its weakest point right now and I hope the people revolt again. I know it;s hard to fight the government without firearms but enough people with stones could accomplish freedom!
Yoel,
It's good that the old saying is true, knowledge is power. May your blessings continue, and you get your mustang.
I would love for you to have a long discussion with Yeonmi Park
Love it i was born in communist Poland moved to the states when i was 8 keep up the great work happy new year
I'm glad that Yoel opened his eyes and saw the truth. Happy New Year!
I cannot fault Yoel though. When it's being pounded into your brain from all directions from a child, it's hard not to believe it and deny when others call it out. Look at North Korea, most believe the government and the ones who don't live in fear and in secret. And it's already starting in this country and rapidly growing.
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@@jimweir6500 Absolutely against the sanctions, they are inhumane and hurt the most innocent and the only two Countries that vote to keep them is my war economy Country USA and Israel.
I like that you also noted western propaganda for its own citizens. It's crucial as a citizen to also see through your own countries propaganda. You become less of a puppet by internalizing more information from various reputable sources.
Just to let you both know, I just viewed this.... it's still up on yt
One of my best friends from 2nd grade is Chinese. He moved here during kindergarten. His Grandpa used to babysit us up thru high school. He made bomb Fried chicken and Dumplings and was a super nice old man from what I remember. But my friends mom said one of her biggest regrets in life was during the "Chinese Revolution" she turned him in to the party for re-education. He was beaten and reeducated for about a year in there and at the time she was proud of what she did. After he came home they never talked about it and life moved on. But when she moved to California and she brought him with her they talked about it and he forgave her. To me that's nuts I can't imagine turning in my parents for re-education knowing that they are going to be tortured if not converted or killed.
I am so glad you made the comparison to the Hunger Games. As simplistic as it may sound, we (USA) are on that path. The progressive elites in this country would like nothing more.
You guys are so awesome 👌🏻
Great video! ❤
Love you guys!
This was a good one thank you. I think y’all would do very well as a channel exposing communism and “democratic” socialism. Capitalism is great when you let it actually work. Thank y’all very much and a big hello all the way from Houston Tx!!
Thank you!! Hello TX!
Just the content that the two of you made. Just in the kitchen or backyard. We are happy now. To see the two of you
I don’t know y’all but I love y’all and pray for y’all . I love to see the TRUTH on peoples lives and y’all live in TRUTH.❤ and y’all make me laugh and that’s really important 😂
I am so glad Joel said he recognizes what the USA does as well in small doses. Mostly people from other communistic country recognizes that the USA is going down a very ugly path toward socialism 😢
These two really need to speak on college campuses. College kids would learn more about this sh!t than their professors with an agenda. God bless both of you
¡¡¡LIBERTAD & VERDAD!!!
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LIBERTY & TRUTH!!!
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This should be shown in every middle and high school SS/History class in the US.
I cant get over how good Yoels English has gotton!!!
Thank you for sharing this story!
What does Yoel think about American unions? Could you do a reaction video of you and Yoel watching Yuri Bezmenov's lecture? Thanks and we love watching your videos.
I love seeing people realize how incredible the US really is. We really don't understand what we have.
Can I say Yoel looks a bit like Vladimir Lenin?
How do I know a free society is better than a dictatorship? Because you can say things like, "I'm not happy with this government and the we the people need to change our leadership", and no one will come kick in your door. You can just say you hate the government and they can do anything about it.
For what it’s worth. I’m very proud of you both.
This was presented very well. Thank you.
Supporting comment, for the algorithm...
Hahahaha. If this were me, I would jokingly say "I USED to be a communist idiot, but now I'm just an idiot... but at least I'm not a communist."
Exellent Joel!!!! Welcome to FREEDOM!!!!
Ok, his statement on politics shows that he is an American.
I still want a good Cuban Cigar!! Love you guys
My Yoel are My Nana, My Mom and My Aunt ❤❤❤
Staying in the good part of YOu Tube. Blessings
I don’t doubt his story because if all you hear is what the government tells you, you don’t have any way to know it is not true. I am currently reading a history of Russia where this played out over and over. We have gone from Radio Free Europe in the 40s to internet warriors getting the word out. I love his story and that you found each other!
My sister has been a communist since college 40 years ago. Her professors were communists. My family is from Texas but there are American communists here in universities & large cities, especially Austin. They do not understand capitalism. They just call it fascism & refuse to debate. All but one of my college professors were communists & they talked about that more than the subjects we were supposed to study.
_"They do not understand capitalism. They just call it fascism & refuse to debate. "_
Buy your sister a gift, 'the Philosophy of Fascism' by Mario Palmieri. If she actually reads it, she might finally understand that Fascism was not only anti-capitalist, but also a branch of Socialism via National Syndicalism.
Today, I don't think you will find many revolutionary romantics in Cuba under the age of 80.
Examples like this are why I would trade immigrants for Americans who hate their own country! I'd love to see a permanent exchange. Trade one woke liberal for a hard working Cuban who just wants the freedom to build their dream here in the USA
I knew Cuba was communist but I had no real concept how outside info/entertainment came packaged weekly by interlopers in one TB bits! Oh man.
Curious....VERY curious....exactly WHAT you mean when you say "...it might happen in 2024!" WHAT might happen? What are you predicting or worried will happen?
God bless you you both
The sad part about Cuba is there's enough Rich Cubans and companies in the United States willing to invest in Cuba the country would change almost overnight.
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Great video. More like this
God Bless 🇺🇲 thank you ❤
Forever grateful to my mom for walking me through the communist lies as a child.
There is always someone more “equal” than others. That’s the truth.
In china it’s true that if you fall down in the streets people will not help you. I have seen the videos.
Yoel in glad you now see the light of freedom.
Thank you both
You change my mind
And now im a commonist🇨🇺♥️🇵🇸