Mandela's tribute to Fidel trumps rabid Western critiques

But instead of wasting valuable time(which would be better served by activists making another donation to solidarity projects like Disarm/Cuba Medical Aid)to write a lengthy reply to the malicious harangues by these corporate "presstitutes," it is eminently more fitting to quote the following glorious tribute by Nelson Mandela--the universally acclaimed(though not by the United States during his long years in South African jail)victor over the racist apartheid system:

The first country we approached was the United States. We could not even succeed to come close to the government, and they refused to assist us. But Cuba, the moment we appealed for assistance they were ready to do so. Why would we now listen to the Western world when they say we should have nothing to do with Cuba? ...

The Cuban people hold a special place in the hearts of Africa. The Cuban internationalists have made a contribution to African independence, freedom and justice, unparalleled for its/_sic_/ principled and selfless character.

A more profound and total refutation of the Western Capitalist hypocrisy on Fidel and the Cuban revolution couldn't even be invented. Peace, Aloha and Imua!