Timcast IRL · July 22, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #335 - Anti Castro Underground From 60s Cuba Joins To Discuss Communism w/Ricardo Lamas
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #335, recorded on July 22, 2021, featured Tim Pool and co-host Ian Crossland discussing the protests erupting in Cuba against the communist regime. The show was joined by Ricardo Lamas, a former UFC fighter and activist for Cuban freedom, and his father Jose Lamas, who shared his firsthand experiences as a member of the anti-Castro underground movement in 1960s Cuba. The discussion centered on the rising unrest in Cuba, with reports of people being beaten and disappeared as the regime cracks down on dissent while silencing the internet. Tim Pool drew parallels between the Cuban situation and developments in the United States, specifically criticizing Black Lives Matter's perceived support for communist regimes and noting that figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have defended the Cuban government's actions. Jose Lamas provided historical context, explaining that he was born in 1940 during Cuba's democratic period under the advanced 1940 Constitution that included participation from multiple political parties, including the Socialist Party. He discussed how Fidel Castro never fulfilled promises to restore that constitution and ruled without one for 17 years. The guests emphasized the importance of supporting Cuban freedom fighters and continuing the fight for liberty that their family members sacrificed for.
TL;DR
- →Cuba protests erupting with reports of people being beaten, disappeared, and internet being shut down by the regime
- →Tim Pool criticized Black Lives Matter and leftists for supporting communist Cuba, including AOC defending the regime
- →Jose Lamas shared his experiences as an anti-Castro underground member in the 1960s and his birth under the democratic 1940 Constitution
- →Ricardo Lamas explained his duty to advocate for Cuban freedom given the sacrifices of his father and family members
- →Discussion of the 1940 Constitution that included all political parties versus Castro's dictatorship
- →Guests called for attention to the Cuban situation and support for those fighting against communism
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningTim Pool introduces the Cuba protests story and notes Politico reporting on people rising up against the regime
- 30:00BLM and CommunismDiscussion of Black Lives Matter's Marxist ideology and support for Castro, including AOC's defense of Cuba
- 60:00Guest IntroductionsRicardo Lamas and Jose Lamas introduced as anti-Castro activists and freedom fighters
- 90:001940 ConstitutionJose Lamas explains his birth in 1940 democratic Cuba and the advanced constitution that included all parties
- 120:00Historical ContextDiscussion of how Castro promised to restore the constitution but ruled without one for 17 years
Notable Quotes
“People are starting to rise up in Cuba. The police are not happy with it. The regime is not happy with it. There's some pretty crazy witness reports coming out that people are being beaten and disappeared.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion about Cuba protests
“In the United States, we have the rise of Black Lives Matter. I'm sure there are many people who are Democrats or leftists who absolutely love and will defend Black Lives Matter tribalistically. But you take a look at the things they support. They support the Cuban regime. They support Castro.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion connecting BLM to communism
“I was a very happy kid in Cuba. I hope someday Cubans that are born there could enjoy the many things that as a child I was enjoying Cuba. Especially being able to think, to explore, to be free, to do things that nobody will tell me about it.”
— Jose Lamas · guest interview about his experiences
“It's scary, scary to realize that if we don't pay attention to what is happening in our own country, we might end up suffering the same fate as many of those in Cuba who are trying to fight against this communist regime.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of parallels to the US
“I am so excited to have both of these guys. I'm really excited to have Ricardo because he fought in the MMA. I'm so excited for his dad because I used to love working with older people and hearing their stories.”
— Ian Crossland · panel introduction of guests