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Fidel
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posted 04 December 2006 04:03 PM      Profile for Fidel     Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
The Plaza is Covered in Olive Green

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THE Granma yacht, the emblematic boat of the Rebel Army, once again sailed through the waters of dignity. On this occasion, it moved through a sea of Cuban children who escorted it down Paseo Avenue and through José Martí Plaza de la Revolución waving their blue kerchiefs. A military band played “La Lupe,” a song composed by Commander of the Revolution Juan Almeida Bosque before the revolutionary expeditionaries departure from Mexico in 1956, as the yacht passed in front of the military review stand.

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Viva la Revolución!


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John K
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posted 04 December 2006 04:49 PM      Profile for John K        Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
If this were held in Canada I would organize a protest against such a naked display of militarism. Sorry if I don't share your enthusiasm Fidel.
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Fidel
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posted 04 December 2006 05:01 PM      Profile for Fidel     Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
That's ok, John, the people in those pictures and millions around the world have enough enthusiasm for Cuba's revolution that I think you should start your own thread in order to focus on your wet blanket thoughts properly. You may want to consider signing up for a course on personal focus, John. It might do you a world of good. In the meantime, it's a celebration like we would celebrate Canada day.

Viva la revolucion!

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John K
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posted 04 December 2006 05:20 PM      Profile for John K        Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
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The Granma was then followed by the companies of infantry troops from the various military divisions of the FAR. In compact blocs, uniformed regular and reserve troops marched goose-step, along with special battalions, the Revolutionary Navy, cadets from the Camilo Cienfuegos military schools and members of the Territorial Troop Militias (MTT).

As the sound of the soldiers’ boots marching in step echoed through the José Martí Plaza de la Revolución, the parade announcer explained the weapons they were carrying, including Cuban-produced Alejandro sniper rifles and Russian-made AKM automatic weapons with telescopic sights.

After the battalions came the combat equipment, including armored cars, trucks, command posts and tanks, all technologically modernized to provide them with greater combat capacity

Likewise, there was a representation of mobile anti-aircraft and reactive artillery, the famous BM-21s, self-propelled rocket-launching platforms for various types of rockets and anti-aircraft guns in optimal combat status, among other equipment.

The military aspect of the parade ended with a squadron of Mig-21, Mig-23 and Mig-29 fighter-interceptor jets from Cuba’s Air Force, as well as Mi-35 and Mi-17 helicopters.


Fidel, you provided the link to the Gramna article about military units marching in "goose-step" and fawning descriptions of Cuba's military hardware.

If you don't want me to comment on it, why did you post it?


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