EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 15 MIN
Washington Socialist Democrat Defends CUBA’S Regime as a ‘Socialist Success Story'!
from News For Reasonable People · host Sean Reynolds
A Washington state lawmaker just called Cuba—yes, THAT Cuba where people risk shark-infested waters to escape—a shining example of socialism working. You can't make this up. Sean Scott praised Cuba's literacy rates and healthcare while completely ignoring the thousands who've died fleeing the island on makeshift rafts. When pressed about people literally risking their lives to escape, he doubled down with textbook talking points instead of acknowledging reality.This interview is a masterclass in ideological blindness. We're watching elected officials praise regimes that citizens desperately flee from, all while living comfortably in the country those refugees are dying to reach. Remember when understanding basic cause and effect was a requirement for public office?Is this really where we are now—praising authoritarian regimes while representing American voters? What happened to learning from history instead of repeating it? Drop your thoughts below and make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the next episode of elected officials defending the indefensible. Hit that like button if you think risking your life on a raft says everything you need to know about socialism's "success."
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A Washington state lawmaker just called Cuba—yes, THAT Cuba where people risk shark-infested waters to escape—a shining example of socialism working. You can't make this up. Sean Scott praised Cuba's literacy rates and healthcare while completely ignoring the thousands who've died fleeing the island on makeshift rafts. When pressed about people literally risking their lives to escape, he doubled down with textbook talking points instead of acknowledging reality.This interview is a masterclass in ideological blindness. We're watching elected officials praise regimes that citizens desperately flee from, all while living comfortably in the country those refugees are dying to reach. Remember when understanding basic cause and effect was a requirement for public office?Is this really where we are now—praising authoritarian regimes while representing American voters? What happened to learning from history instead of repeating it? Drop your thoughts below and make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the next episode of elected officials defending the indefensible. Hit that like button if you think risking your life on a raft says everything you need to know about socialism's "success."
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