I apologize for calling all those who collaborated on getting Elian Gonzales back to Cuba liberal, thug-loving morons. That kid has it made now:
Blogger extraordinaire Alan Vanneman points to this article from The New York Times about how the tyrannical government of Cuba is finally allowing its prisoner-citizens to see Beatles cover bands only about 45 years after Beatlemania has bitten the dust:
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No word yet on whether Havana will be hosting Beatlefest any time soon. Or whether the cultural thaw will allow for late-night viewing of the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band movie featuring the Bee Gees, Peter Frampton, Aerosmith, George Burns, Steve Martin, and dozens of others who went career-missing for years afterwards.
Nah, but in another 45 years, they'll be allowed to see cover bands for Kiss and Bob Marley, which will put them on a part with attendees of Fort Wayne's Three Rivers Festival.
Elian, by the way, says he is happy to be in Cuba and thanks all those Americans who helped him get there. He is studying to be a Cuban military officer. Say, some of our young people might run into him somewhere around the world. Good job!
