January 25, 2008
Ever the Narcissist
In a report released yesterday afternoon by Sky News, Fidel Castro, Cuba’s “benevolent” tyrant leader revealed that he feared he was dying when he fell ill back in July 2006. As such, the Cuban “leader” hastily made plans to give power, even as doctors were fighting valiantly to save his life.
“"When I fell gravely ill the night of the 26th and dawn of the 27th of July, I thought that would be the end, and while the doctors fought for my life, the head aide of the Council of State read at my urging the text and I dictated the necessary arrangements,"
Ahem:
narcissism |_närs__siz_m| |_n_rs__s_z_m| |_n__s_s_z(_)m| |n___s_s-|
noun
excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance.
• Psychology extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one's own talents and a craving for admiration, as characterizing a personality type.
See note at egotism .
• Psychoanalysis self-centeredness arising from failure to distinguish the self from external objects, either in very young babies or as a feature of mental disorder.
Allow me to translate the point fifo was trying to get across.
“At my most dire hour, my only thoughts were for you, the Cuban people and as such, at the very moment doctors were administering anesthesia, I, in an act of courage, consideration and chivalry, busied myself with affairs of the state, so that you, my beloved Cuban people, could continue to suffer under the heel of my boot.”
Class-A comemierda if I’ve ever seen one.
Posted by at January 25, 2008 10:38 AM
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While the narcissistic bastard rots in his own shit, I take solace that the end is near. In spite of everything, though, thanks for reminding me of one of the funniest movies ever made; back when Woody was silly and not creepy. Great lines:
Esposito: From this day on, the official language of San Marcos will be Swedish. Silence! In addition to that, all citizens will be required to change their underwear every half-hour. Underwear will be worn on the outside so we can check. Furthermore, all children under 16 years old are now... 16 years old!
Fielding Mellish: What's the Spanish word for straitjacket?
If only Cubans in '59 had thought of straigtjacketing fidel!
Posted by: Louis ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.babalublog.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at January 25, 2008 11:26 AM
A friend has a copy of Bananas planning to see it again soon and celebrate
Larry
Posted by: Larry Daley at January 25, 2008 11:41 AM
"How do you plead?"
"Guilty... with an explanation."
Posted by: George L. Moneo at January 25, 2008 11:47 AM
It truly is one of the funniest films I've ever seen and I must admit, that most folks I've seen it with who don't come from countries the likes of Cuba, never really understand that half the jokes truly are based on reality. I can see Woody Allen doing a super-cow gag in the same way Fidel Castro actually pulled a real super-cow gag over on the Cuban people. Priceless. Glad you guys had a laugh.
Posted by: CubaWatch at January 25, 2008 11:51 AM
Here is Alfredo Pong's cartoon regarding Fidel Castro's latest statement about his death:
http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/pong/TIRA-289-WEB.jpg
My favorite quote from Woody Allen's film "Bananas" (portrayed in the photo) is the new law proclaimed by the revolutionary president upon seizing power:
"All citizens will be required to change their underwear every half hour. Underwear will be worn on the outside so we can check."
Posted by: delacova at January 25, 2008 03:58 PM
From now on, all sixteen year old children are no . . . . SIXTEEN.
Priceless.
Posted by: CubaWatch at January 25, 2008 04:59 PM
Sorry, I butchered that quote (typed too fast).
From now on, all children under sixteen are now . . . sixteen.
Posted by: CubaWatch at January 25, 2008 05:36 PM
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