February 2007
Does Bamako miss the point?
Posted by admin on February 27, 2007 in Uncategorized
As “politically complex” as reviewers have raved about the film, what they and conspiracy enthusiasts fail to understand is “it’s the economy, stupid.”
East of Havana – Another Political Whitewash?
Posted by admin on February 20, 2007 in Uncategorized
With most Cubans’ salaries averaging little over $10 a month, it becomes increasingly difficult to cook up more than one banana per meal, let alone save any money. That coupled with the government’s insistence on restricting private business, much less hiring employees, and fines or jail time for having internet access at home, it’s no wonder Cuba has stagnated into its current third world status.