I am currently being held hostage in the Hollywood Hills by Samizdata.net’s favourite pinko, Brian Linse.
The Bad Dude holds forth from behind a politically incorrect cloud of smoke…
The Bad Dude’s predilection for things Cuban has nothing to do with any admiration for the murderous tyranny running that hapless island, but rather for their very fine cigars.

The Cuban cigar industry is nationalized. Every Cuban cigar you buy puts money in Castro’s pocket and directly supports the worst tyranny in the Western hemisphere.
Don’t buy Cuban cigars.
Plus, they’re overrated.