JANONES throws a tantrum and calls CUBA a "SHITTY COUNTRY" when he sees the WONDERS of SOCIALISM

Summary

In this video, the narrator criticizes Brazilian politician Janones for his hypocritical stance on Cuba’s socialist system. While visiting Cuba, Janones praises the country’s revolution but faces a reality check when his credit card is declined, revealing the limitations of Cuba’s economy. Despite advocating against Cuba’s 6x1 work schedule, Janones fails to acknowledge that Cuba's work conditions are similar to the very system he criticizes. The narrator highlights Janones' contradictions and personal outbursts, emphasizing the gap between his rhetoric and the reality of living under a communist regime.

Takeaways

• 😀 Janones visited Cuba, praising the country's socialist revolution and its achievements.
• 😀 However, Janones had a negative experience when he was unable to pay with a card at a Cuban bar, leading to frustration.
• 😀 Janones referred to Cuba as a 'shitty country' after struggling to pay his bill and expressed dissatisfaction with the country’s financial system.
• 😀 Despite criticizing Cuba's working conditions, Janones ironically faced a similar 6x1 work schedule while visiting, which he had criticized previously in Brazil.
• 😀 Janones highlighted the 6x1 work schedule in Cuba during his visit, only to realize it mirrored the conditions he was protesting against in Brazil.
• 😀 Cuba’s official work schedule guarantees 8-hour workdays, and the average weekly work time is 41 hours, which is similar to Brazil's system.
• 😀 Janones expressed frustration about Cuba's official exchange rate, which he deemed absurd, revealing a discrepancy between official and black-market currency rates.
• 😀 The Cuban government uses a controlled official exchange rate, which makes foreign goods more expensive for locals, similar to historical exchange rate systems in Brazil and Argentina.
• 😀 Janones' experience in Cuba highlighted the flaws in the country’s financial system and working conditions, yet he still praised the socialist system.
• 😀 Despite his criticism of Cuba’s economy and work conditions, Janones’ experience ironically revealed the country’s challenges, which he had not anticipated.
• 😀 The script critiques Janones' hypocrisy, as his actions contradict the values he promotes, especially regarding the Cuban working environment and economic realities.

Q & A

What was the primary reason for Janones' visit to Cuba?

Janones visited Cuba to praise the country’s revolutionary spirit and socialist achievements, claiming that Cuba made the impossible possible.

How did Janones react when he faced difficulties paying for a meal in Cuba?

Janones became frustrated and angry when his credit card was not accepted in Cuba, leading him to call the country a 'shit country' and a 'porcaria de cidade' (a shitty city).

What is the '6x1' work schedule, and how did Janones criticize it?

The '6x1' work schedule refers to working six days a week with only one day off. Janones criticized this system as oppressive, yet he failed to acknowledge that Cuba's work schedule closely resembled this pattern.

Did Janones criticize Cuba’s work schedule in comparison to Brazil’s system?

Yes, Janones criticized Cuba’s '6x1' work schedule but didn't realize that the workweek in Brazil can also extend to a similar schedule, with a maximum of 44 hours a week.

What did Janones mistakenly fail to acknowledge about Cuba's working conditions?

Janones failed to acknowledge that Cuba's work schedule, with a 41-hour workweek, is almost identical to Brazil’s. In fact, Cuba's system may be even more demanding, with longer working hours in certain cases.

What was the contradiction in Janones' views during his visit to Cuba?

The contradiction lies in Janones criticizing Cuba’s '6x1' work schedule and praising Cuba's socialist model, while not realizing that Cuba's work conditions are similar to those in Brazil, which he had previously critiqued.

What did Janones criticize about Cuba’s financial system?

Janones criticized Cuba’s exchange rate system, pointing out the difference between the official exchange rate and the parallel market rate, which led to high prices for everyday goods despite the official rate seeming more favorable.

How did Janones' reaction to the Cuban restaurant bill reflect his attitude toward Cuba's economy?

Janones' anger at the high cost of a meal, priced in Cuban pesos, reflected his frustration with Cuba's economic system, particularly its dual exchange rates, which benefit the government but harm the average citizen.

What does the term 'dollar paralelo' mean, and how does it relate to Cuba’s economy?

'Dollar paralelo' refers to the unofficial exchange rate for the dollar, which is much more expensive than the official rate. This term illustrates the discrepancy between official prices and the reality faced by ordinary Cubans in the market.

What is the difference between the official exchange rate and the parallel exchange rate in Cuba?

The official exchange rate in Cuba gives a favorable value to the Cuban peso, but in the parallel market, the Cuban peso is worth much less. This creates a large economic gap between the official and real-world value of money.