I won't get into the details over Monday's violent confrontation between the Free Gaza Movement flotilla and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). But, I will say that there is a larger context to consider in this case, and it is very likely that the Israeli government violated international law when they intercepted the flotilla.But, despite the growing global condemnation against the Israeli government, here in Miami some Cuban exiles militants are quickly coming to the defense of the IDF raid. On Wednesday, Radio Mambi's Ninoska Perez Castellon dedicated her entire hour-long show in defense of the IDF raid, and even the Babalu blog has dedicated some posts in support of the raid. For years hardline Cuban exiles have looked at Jewish political intransigence as an inspirational model, even going so far to equate Cuba's internal situation as genocidal.
But, sometimes the level of apologetics for their ideological allies becomes absurd and callous.
On Tuesday, the Nuevo Accion blog, a news and tabloid website about Cuba wrote a post that revealed outright contempt for their readers. They presented recent photos of an injured and bloodied American student Emily Henochowicz. Emily was hit in the eye with a tear gas canister during a demonstration in Jerusalem in support of the Free Gaza flotilla and was photographed bleeding severely from her left eye.
But, according to Nuevo Accion (directed by Aldo Rosado Tuero, above) if you look closely at the photographs "it is not blood, but instead red paint... and what she is holding is a handkerchief completely soaked with red paint."
Of course, don't expect Nuevo Accion to provide any convincing evidence for their callous accusation. Instead, Nuevo Accion expects you to believe that the mainstream media is conspiring against the Israeli government.
If there is one consistent characteristic of militant ideology, it is their constant perception of conspiracy by an overwhelming enemy, regardless of any contrary evidence.
[More information on Emily Henochowicz's condition.]
1 comment:
Your completely off base. Cubans in Miami, young Cubans my age 20-30 year olds, hold the same position as Cubans before us. We are anti-castro, pro-embargo, pro-travel restrictions pro-radio mambi/marti, republican, and more capable than ever. This generation is energized and ready to move forward and create a democratic Cuba, with integrity. If you believe the the first,and second generations were hardliners, then get ready to see more hardliners. Every one of us stands by the same positions,views and beliefs. The same positions, views,and beliefs that any person of conscience would stand by and defend. This Radio Mambi watch is an ill-founded pipe dream. I hope your conscience kicks in soon.
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