The last communist city

Anyone sad about the passing of that famous world leader, or enthusiastic about socialism, should read this article from City Journal "The Last Communist City". A visit to the Havana that tourists never see. Be sure and read the part about the free health care that Michael Moore is so enamored with.

Bonus article by Glenn Reynolds: Castro and his ilk showed us that under socialism, the powerful grow rich — and everyone else grows poor. I'm not sure why this is in the "opinion" category; it's just facts.

Under capitalism, the rich grow powerful. Under socialism, the powerful grow rich — and everyone else grows poor.