Obama is in Cuba, and it’s totally Historic, ya know. Here’s what he’s going to be doing today, right about now
(USA Today) Wreath-laying and tour at the José Marti Memorial, 10:20 a.m.
• Official welcoming ceremony, Palace of the Revolution, 11 a.m.
• One-on-one meeting with Cuban President Raul Castro, 11:30 a.m.
• Expanded meeting between U.S. and Cuban officials, 1 p.m.
• Statements to the press by Presidents Obama and Castro, 1:50 p.m.
• Entrepreneurship summit, 3:45 p.m.
• State Dinner at the Palace of the Revolution, 7:25 p.m.
Jose Marti was a classical liberal (this is very much different from those who call themselves liberals these days, who are really Socialists, Marxists, and Progressives), who stood for freedom and democracy. Who stood for limited government. For freedom and liberty for the people. Essentially, everything that the government and system in Cuba is not. He was a key person in Cuba gaining independence from the dominance of Spain.
And, Marti essentially stood in opposition for most things Barack Obama stands for.
