This makes me cry, all they want is the freedom to be in the water and to enjoy what they do. I want the country free. Free to think, be, do as they want. Just let them free you stupid government let them be free
What really pisses me off is that in the free world we have left-wing politicians holding up Cuba as some sort of example that we should all be trying to emulate.
True, but on the other hand, right-wingers have no problem with far-right autocratic dictatorships as long as they have market economies instead of socialist ones. Conservatives are also morality conformity communists. Fascism applies to both capitalist and socialist autocratic regimes.
And Trump wanted to install hotels all over Cuba and Fidel said no. Now Trump is using some of us Cubans to get back at the regime. It's a shame other Cubans can't see how dangerous Trump is for this country. He is a dictator wannabe.
@Aqua Fyre I think the point is that people on both the ideological left and the ideological right can exhibit varying degrees of authoritarianism versus libertarianism. The "political compass" idea explores this concept very well. I always keep in mind that our political left/right divide is only half the story, and that (to me as a libertarian) the authoritarianism vs. libertarianism divide is more important.
The ultimate goal of ALL governments is to have ABSOLUTE POWER over everyone. This NEVER ends well. Yet, sooooo many among us are wanting to force all of us to go in Cuba's direction.
It’s the idea that “well if it’s my people in power it will be different”. I frequently hear that “people just need to follow the laws and it will work the way it’s supposed to”.
Heart breaking and heart warming at the same time. Power is control, control is politics. Freedom is the antidote. Too bad many citizens here take it for granted.
I originally wanted to make a joke about how "of course the Cuban government doesn't want to allow surfing, 'cuz it'll make them stronger & more able to leave," but watching the rest of it just broke my heart at how the gov't would rather stick the People in the rotting remains of the 1950's-70s than allow growth & prosperity by just admitting that Capitalism isn't the evil they like to see it as. I'm not naïve. I know of the evils of Communism _AND_ the pitfalls of Capitalism, but still… It's like "cutting off your nose to spite your face."
These are our neighbors. Aiding and caring for Ukraine is rational and emotionally sane so too is aiding and caring for Cuba. We should lead by example with restoring full liberty in America and then give aid to Cuba and our other neighbors. Liberdad.
Ha, no we are just joining Cuba. I want to fly my perfectly safe 1 oz plastic toy helicopters and quadcopters around the trees, but even the few inches I fly off the ground its breaking federal aviation laws (about 95% of children and adults would be breaking federal law flying their toy in their own backyard, even if its below fenceline). This is no different than surfing, except WAY safer. Cuba might actually be more free in this regard. You think we will help them? No, if anything we would impose even more laws...
This is great, Cuba needs their people to recognize what they've had stolen from them by their government. I traveled for 3 weeks around Cuba by bike and what struck me most was not the poverty or the terrible food but how resentful they were of the freedoms that people from other countries have. Lots of nice people but also lots of brainwashed idiots. I went there because it is known as a good place to bike tour probably mostly due to the minimal car traffic but it's a sad place that feels like an island prison.
I can put my head under the guillotine blade that those people that you think are resentful feared you in some way and couldn't speak freely. Yes, some Cubans will tell you the truth, but if they don't know you well, some will not. They don't know you or whether you support the regime.
Cuba before the revolution was lead by a fascist leader Batista was a puppet by the US where child prostitution was common and slavery was legal, very little health clinics, illiteracy was high and no rights for black people. Basically pre-Castro Cuba was a casino for rich white Americans and Gusanos!
It's been way too long already. In the case of Cuba, nothing will ever change. If you don't believe that, then you are not a "real" Cuban or don't understand Cubans. If the regime does change by a remote chance, we'll be right back to square one in no time. Country will go from dictator to a fake savior, like the Castro's, to dictator again and on and on. Batista was not a good guy by any means. The horror stories my grandmother used to tell me about Batista weren't pretty.
A very perplexing point of view on difficulties of a nation being held hostage by it's government for almost 70 years. No idea what to think of it 🤷♂️
I know it’s easier said than done but all these countries need to change their own countries from within. The biggest superpower in the world can’t make these countries change
They were literally arresting surfers and paddle boarders in Southern California like 1-2 years ago… somehow this comes off as hypocritical and self-important though I agree w the goal
If you have a brain and you use it, you are considered a threat to those in control. That being said, how far will you go to keep it? Can you think for yourself? Does it matter? Is it important to you?
US does the same. You would think drones would be protected by freedom of speech and to bear arms. Rotor Riot in HongKong proved in so many ways what the media won't, they were able to safely get up close and captured the Chinese shooting first, they were able to fly up and show it wasn't hundreds of people, that it was many thousands, yet drones are illegal in the US about 95% of the time! I just wanted to fly my perfectly safe 1 oz plastic toy helicopters and quadcopters around the trees, but even the few inches I fly off the ground its breaking federal aviation laws (about 95% of children and adults would be breaking federal law flying their toy in their own backyard, even if its below fenceline). This is no different than surfing, except WAY safer. I'm apparently a criminal for it. Obviously the government doesn't want you filming their corruption, their lies, them planting evidence or attacking first, hence the US bans these flying cameras (even if they don't have cameras, they are still illegal). The US also doesn't believe in the right to self defense or to keep or bear arms (its illegal for me to have so much as a single shot .22 pistol in my home, or even an old musket for defense in my car, its illegal to even put up my fists in defense of an armed attacker unless I try to run away first even if that's not tactically possible). I'm in the US, however nearby even toy water pistols are illegal, that is how anti-rights they are (I'm near the swamp where all federal laws are made). I've also made weaponized UAVs, so its not like the government had problems with me making THEM weapons or drones, its just peasants like you and I are not allowed to have any of the same tools as the oppressors.
Cool, but….Of all the forms of freedom of expression repressed in a totalitarian society, surfing isn’t at the top of the list. Being able to criticize the government or ruling political party is vastly more consequential.
You should read Martin Niemöller's confession if you're not familiar. Every violation of freedom should be fought no matter how little it matters to you personally or insignificant it may seem in relation to other violations. Tyranny always advances on all sides and so those who care about freedom should guard all sides even if you don't particularly like or care about them.
You mean like freedom of speech and to bear arms? Both specifically protect drones (Rotor Riot in HongKong proved in so many ways what the media won't, they were able to safely get up close and captured the Chinese shooting first, they were able to fly up and show it wasn't hundreds of people, that it was many thousands), yet drones are illegal in the US about 95% of the time! I just wanted to fly my perfectly safe 1 oz plastic toy helicopters and quadcopters around the trees, but even the few inches I fly off the ground its breaking federal aviation laws (about 95% of children and adults would be breaking federal law flying their toy in their own backyard, even if its below fenceline). This is no different than surfing, except WAY safer. Obviously the government doesn't want you filming their corruption, their lies, them planting evidence or attacking first, hence the US bans these. The US also doesn't believe in the right to self defense or to keep or bear arms (its illegal for me to have so much as a single shot .22 pistol in my home, or even an old musket for defense in my car, its illegal to even put up my fists in defense of an armed attacker unless I try to run away first even if that's not tactically possible). I'm in the US, however nearby even toy water pistols are illegal, that is how anti-rights they are (I'm near the swamp where all federal laws are made). I've also made weaponized UAVs, so its not like the government had problems with me making THEM weapons or drones, its just peasants like you and I are not allowed to have any of the same tools as the oppressors.
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This makes me cry, all they want is the freedom to be in the water and to enjoy what they do. I want the country free. Free to think, be, do as they want. Just let them free you stupid government let them be free
You took the words out of my mouth. This really makes me sad. Just let them be.
What really pisses me off is that in the free world we have left-wing politicians holding up Cuba as some sort of example that we should all be trying to emulate.
True, but on the other hand, right-wingers have no problem with far-right autocratic dictatorships as long as they have market economies instead of socialist ones. Conservatives are also morality conformity communists. Fascism applies to both capitalist and socialist autocratic regimes.
@@cardoduenez Give me one example of someone on the right asking for something resembling an actual dictatorship and no, Trump does not count.
And Trump wanted to install hotels all over Cuba and Fidel said no. Now Trump is using some of us Cubans to get back at the regime. It's a shame other Cubans can't see how dangerous Trump is for this country. He is a dictator wannabe.
@Aqua Fyre I think the point is that people on both the ideological left and the ideological right can exhibit varying degrees of authoritarianism versus libertarianism. The "political compass" idea explores this concept very well. I always keep in mind that our political left/right divide is only half the story, and that (to me as a libertarian) the authoritarianism vs. libertarianism divide is more important.
@@marcusmoonstein242 ¡Viva la Revolución y el Che! ¡Viva el Socialismo! 🇨🇺☭ ¡Yo soy Fidel!
The ultimate goal of ALL governments is to have ABSOLUTE POWER over everyone. This NEVER ends well. Yet, sooooo many among us are wanting to force all of us to go in Cuba's direction.
It’s the idea that “well if it’s my people in power it will be different”. I frequently hear that “people just need to follow the laws and it will work the way it’s supposed to”.
You can vote your way into socialism. You have to fight to get back out.
@@crissd8283 awesome quote
Heart breaking and heart warming at the same time. Power is control, control is politics. Freedom is the antidote. Too bad many citizens here take it for granted.
... It's all about striving to be free from regimentation.
I originally wanted to make a joke about how "of course the Cuban government doesn't want to allow surfing, 'cuz it'll make them stronger & more able to leave," but watching the rest of it just broke my heart at how the gov't would rather stick the People in the rotting remains of the 1950's-70s than allow growth & prosperity by just admitting that Capitalism isn't the evil they like to see it as. I'm not naïve. I know of the evils of Communism _AND_ the pitfalls of Capitalism, but still… It's like "cutting off your nose to spite your face."
Great short documentary, but the embargo is not the reason they can’t get equipment, is the government.
These are our neighbors. Aiding and caring for Ukraine is rational and emotionally sane so too is aiding and caring for Cuba. We should lead by example with restoring full liberty in America and then give aid to Cuba and our other neighbors. Liberdad.
Ha, no we are just joining Cuba. I want to fly my perfectly safe 1 oz plastic toy helicopters and quadcopters around the trees, but even the few inches I fly off the ground its breaking federal aviation laws (about 95% of children and adults would be breaking federal law flying their toy in their own backyard, even if its below fenceline). This is no different than surfing, except WAY safer. Cuba might actually be more free in this regard. You think we will help them? No, if anything we would impose even more laws...
I have never even considered how sports would be affected by Communists.
let my people surf! govt is the opposite of freedom.
Having lived in only two places, Hawaii and California I wish everyone who wants to surf could.
Freedom isn't free! Count your blessings people!!
Acabei de assistir no canal off, gostei muito 👏🏼👏🏼😁👏🏼👏🏼
This is great, Cuba needs their people to recognize what they've had stolen from them by their government. I traveled for 3 weeks around Cuba by bike and what struck me most was not the poverty or the terrible food but how resentful they were of the freedoms that people from other countries have. Lots of nice people but also lots of brainwashed idiots. I went there because it is known as a good place to bike tour probably mostly due to the minimal car traffic but it's a sad place that feels like an island prison.
I can put my head under the guillotine blade that those people that you think are resentful feared you in some way and couldn't speak freely. Yes, some Cubans will tell you the truth, but if they don't know you well, some will not. They don't know you or whether you support the regime.
Cuba before the revolution was lead by a fascist leader Batista was a puppet by the US where child prostitution was common and slavery was legal, very little health clinics, illiteracy was high and no rights for black people. Basically pre-Castro Cuba was a casino for rich white Americans and Gusanos!
Texas says Hello!
Does anyone know who does that Where is mind cover?
“Surfing is primarily a western sport”? Why is Cuba not considered to be in the west? Geography? Religion? Politics? Culture? Race?
Cuba is western. That's just an ignorant director comment.
How do you ban surfing on an island
The desire for freedom will find a way...
It's been way too long already. In the case of Cuba, nothing will ever change. If you don't believe that, then you are not a "real" Cuban or don't understand Cubans. If the regime does change by a remote chance, we'll be right back to square one in no time. Country will go from dictator to a fake savior, like the Castro's, to dictator again and on and on. Batista was not a good guy by any means. The horror stories my grandmother used to tell me about Batista weren't pretty.
I guess the whole, "Charlie don't surf" thing is in Das Kapital?
Viva la Cuba libre !!
A very perplexing point of view on difficulties of a nation being held hostage by it's government for almost 70 years. No idea what to think of it 🤷♂️
Socialism works 😒
Crippling sanctions don't help.
Cuba libre!
In Cuba, surfing is a metaphor.
I know it’s easier said than done but all these countries need to change their own countries from within. The biggest superpower in the world can’t make these countries change
Greetingz cuzinz 🏵 🧜♀️🧙♂️👍
- So, how authoritarian is your country?
- They banned *S U R F*
They were literally arresting surfers and paddle boarders in Southern California like 1-2 years ago… somehow this comes off as hypocritical and self-important though I agree w the goal
If you have a brain and you use it, you are considered a threat to those in control. That being said, how far will you go to keep it? Can you think for yourself? Does it matter? Is it important to you?
More government power only means more control that stifles innovation and creativity.
US does the same. You would think drones would be protected by freedom of speech and to bear arms. Rotor Riot in HongKong proved in so many ways what the media won't, they were able to safely get up close and captured the Chinese shooting first, they were able to fly up and show it wasn't hundreds of people, that it was many thousands, yet drones are illegal in the US about 95% of the time!
I just wanted to fly my perfectly safe 1 oz plastic toy helicopters and quadcopters around the trees, but even the few inches I fly off the ground its breaking federal aviation laws (about 95% of children and adults would be breaking federal law flying their toy in their own backyard, even if its below fenceline). This is no different than surfing, except WAY safer. I'm apparently a criminal for it.
Obviously the government doesn't want you filming their corruption, their lies, them planting evidence or attacking first, hence the US bans these flying cameras (even if they don't have cameras, they are still illegal). The US also doesn't believe in the right to self defense or to keep or bear arms (its illegal for me to have so much as a single shot .22 pistol in my home, or even an old musket for defense in my car, its illegal to even put up my fists in defense of an armed attacker unless I try to run away first even if that's not tactically possible). I'm in the US, however nearby even toy water pistols are illegal, that is how anti-rights they are (I'm near the swamp where all federal laws are made). I've also made weaponized UAVs, so its not like the government had problems with me making THEM weapons or drones, its just peasants like you and I are not allowed to have any of the same tools as the oppressors.
Wow. 😂😂😂 Surf the Gulag…!!
'Please wear a mask, preferably a K-95, while surfing. Thanks'.
Dr. Tony Fauci
in about 5 years or less you would be able to do the exact same documentary in Commiefornia
Remember when The paddle boarder was being chased down by authorities in California for violating covid restrictions?
Hmm yes accurate
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Illegal surfing that sounds like something democrats would do
They did during the pandemic. You could be arrested for surfing alone
Ban abortion, burn books, keep weed illegal, mandate what teachers can and can't say, create a Christian theocracy - that is what conservatives do.
the democrats DO enjoy cuban policies
I don’t think that words means what you think it means
NO NO NO NO NO NO!!! ..... I am not reading shit!!!!
Cool, but….Of all the forms of freedom of expression repressed in a totalitarian society, surfing isn’t at the top of the list. Being able to criticize the government or ruling political party is vastly more consequential.
You should read Martin Niemöller's confession if you're not familiar.
Every violation of freedom should be fought no matter how little it matters to you personally or insignificant it may seem in relation to other violations.
Tyranny always advances on all sides and so those who care about freedom should guard all sides even if you don't particularly like or care about them.
You mean like freedom of speech and to bear arms? Both specifically protect drones (Rotor Riot in HongKong proved in so many ways what the media won't, they were able to safely get up close and captured the Chinese shooting first, they were able to fly up and show it wasn't hundreds of people, that it was many thousands), yet drones are illegal in the US about 95% of the time!
I just wanted to fly my perfectly safe 1 oz plastic toy helicopters and quadcopters around the trees, but even the few inches I fly off the ground its breaking federal aviation laws (about 95% of children and adults would be breaking federal law flying their toy in their own backyard, even if its below fenceline). This is no different than surfing, except WAY safer.
Obviously the government doesn't want you filming their corruption, their lies, them planting evidence or attacking first, hence the US bans these. The US also doesn't believe in the right to self defense or to keep or bear arms (its illegal for me to have so much as a single shot .22 pistol in my home, or even an old musket for defense in my car, its illegal to even put up my fists in defense of an armed attacker unless I try to run away first even if that's not tactically possible). I'm in the US, however nearby even toy water pistols are illegal, that is how anti-rights they are (I'm near the swamp where all federal laws are made). I've also made weaponized UAVs, so its not like the government had problems with me making THEM weapons or drones, its just peasants like you and I are not allowed to have any of the same tools as the oppressors.
One of the beauties of freedom is that people are able to pursue the interests that are important to them.