SmittenCake Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Going to make this short: Why is it that Cubans end up being these extremist Trumpanzees and rabid America #1 fanatics ? At least the ones I (kinda) know in my life 1
Kasix Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Maybe because decades of communism will do that to a populace. 1
Revolution Posted January 19 Posted January 19 They came from dictatorship in Cuba so they support dictator Trump.
Stimulus Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Same reason the Falun Gong is promoting far-right garbage, because they think the best way to oppose far-left authoritarians is to support the far-right. It's quite dumb because far-right authoritarians are no better than far-left authoritarians. 2
Elusive Chanteuse Posted January 19 Posted January 19 They believe they are white and above other minorities groups from my experience. 4 2 1 2
getBusy Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Because the right is pretty good at convincing certain groups that the Dems are commies 2
Great808 Posted January 19 Posted January 19 14 minutes ago, Elusive Chanteuse said: They believe they are white and above other minorities groups from my experience. The thing is, they ARE White. I saw this thing a few years back on the racial/ethnic breakdown of Latinos and how Cubans along with most Argentineans, Puerto Ricans, as well as a lot of Colombians, descend primarily from European colonizers but when it comes to the Cubans it’s by a landslide to the point where most of them are damn near full Caucasian. With that said, I think it’s just that inner White soul in them that naturally makes them gravitate towards Republican figures elsewhere. 1
Rotunda Posted January 19 Posted January 19 (edited) - Fear of communism - They’re tokenized by the GOP in the sense that Anti-Latino, Anti-Immigrant, and Anti-Black dialogue spewed by the party largely isn’t aimed at them. - Dems don’t know how to court Latinos beyond talking about DACA, Dreamers, and deportations, which doesn’t matter to a demographic who’s been allowed to resettle into the US legally. Edited January 19 by Rotunda 2
Bonicap Posted January 19 Posted January 19 The ones fleeing their country do it for political reasons, so it's pretty obvious they will support the most far-right candidate. They are also, for the most part, very religious, conservative and they consider they are way above illegal immigrants. Most Latin American immigrants in Spain also vote for right or far-right parties, even if they earn low wages or don't have a job at all. They don't do it for economic reasons, but because they identify themselves with the conservative religious politicians. 4
Raver Posted January 19 Posted January 19 A lot of Latinos are extremely religious and beliefs lean towards the right.
Breathe On Moi Posted January 19 Posted January 19 24 minutes ago, Elusive Chanteuse said: They believe they are white and above other minorities groups from my experience. right on the head, my personal experience for the most part, but there are exceptions to the rule and there are some fantastic Cubans. 3
Breathe On Moi Posted January 19 Posted January 19 11 minutes ago, Great808 said: The thing is, they ARE White. I saw this thing a few years back on the racial/ethnic breakdown of Latinos and how Cubans along with most Argentineans, Puerto Ricans, as well as a lot of Colombians, descend primarily from European colonizers but when it comes to the Cubans it’s by a landslide to the point where most of them are damn near full Caucasian. I know plenty of Cubans that would love to read this to justify their racism and bigotry in south Florida tbh, good on you.
Digitalism Posted January 19 Posted January 19 This happens to most people that have experienced extreme communism Anything that remotely resembles communism or socialism (meaning being left wing in america) is going to be frowned upon by them. 1
305 Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Because they come from terrible conditions and associate voting for Democrats to the same type of government and living standards that they experienced. Same goes for Venezuelans, Colombians, Nicaraguans, etc. 1
James_Dean Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Because they hate themselves and want to support those that hate them too
Junipero Posted January 19 Posted January 19 (edited) Statistically, many aren't as Republican as the media makes it out to be. Maybe the first ones that came during the revolution, but later generations are more liberal. If anything, why are people from Mexico more liberal, and peoppe from El Salvador and Nicaragua slightly more Republican? Is it the cost of living in California vs Florida that pushes people towards certain parties? I been to Miami and it is not as "taboo" to be Latino and a "MAGA" person than it is in the LA metro area. It makes more sense because Miami culture is much different than in the LA metro area; people are way more vulgar but also willing to talk in the streets and be loud and friendly in Miami, and there is more diversity(economic and racial) than in LA. I can't explain why, but I heave this theory that the leases for commercial property to start a small business are cheaper in Miami so people are going to go to the party that cuts taxes so that barrier to entry to start a business is lower than LA; IDK, just my observation. Edited January 19 by Junipero
Trent W Posted January 19 Posted January 19 They are victims of communism and have been running away for decades Trump is the farthest from communism so for they it makes sense
Gov Hooka Posted January 19 Posted January 19 It’s almost like the root of anti-communism is in the far right… Anyway they can continue to seethe. Communist Cuba will live on 1
Stimulus Posted January 19 Posted January 19 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Trent W said: Trump is the farthest from communism so for they it makes sense That's the biggest misconception that's causing people who left communist (Marxist-Leninist) one-party states to behave this way. Trump is only different because he is radically conservative, but if he is re-elected, he will gladly try his best to turn America into a dictatorship and if the plan goes far enough, these anti-communists will learn that a far-right dictatorship is just as much of a dictatorship as a communist one. Edited January 19 by Stimulus
Trent W Posted January 19 Posted January 19 10 minutes ago, Stimulus said: That's the biggest misconception that's causing people who left communist (Marxist-Leninist) one-party states to behave this way. Trump is only different because he is radically conservative, but if he is re-elected, he will gladly try his best to turn America into a dictatorship and if the plan goes far enough, these anti-communists will learn that a far-right dictatorship is just as much of a dictatorship as a communist one. Mmm communism is hell, so I understand their trauma I agree Trump is obviously not the answer but I sympathize with their trauma with communism 1
byzantium Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Well it’s not Cubans. It’s just the cohort of people that left Cuba. Isn’t that cohort the wealthier group whose property was being taken away? 1
family.guy123 Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Because they are human beings with agency. What a gross question to ask 1
GraceRandolph Posted January 19 Posted January 19 4 hours ago, getBusy said: Because the right is pretty good at convincing certain groups that the Dems are commies They're not though.
Kamil24 Posted January 19 Posted January 19 They experienced the horrors of communism and as a result they swing what they think is the opposite of that. You see it with East Europeans as well that escaped from their communist countries, especially post-Covid where restrictions, line-ups, closures, curfews etc. reminded them of the way things were like back home.
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