Castro jeep breaks down in funeral procession
Symbolic of the Castro-inspired journey through Cuban history, the Russian-made jeep that was pulling Fidel Castro’s remains around the island broke down and had to be pushed through the streets towards the final resting place of the Communist dictator for a period yesterday, according to Fox News;
The Russian-made jeep ferrying Castro’s ashes broke down and needed to be pushed on Saturday en route to the late leader’s final resting place.
The breakdown of the jeep in the midst of adoring crowds chanting “Long live Fidel!” was symbolic of the dual nature of Castro’s Cuba. While his legacy inspires fierce adulation by many of the nation’s citizens, others continue to grumble about Cuba’s autocratic government, inefficient bureaucracy and stagnant economy.
Category: Politics
It’s a Russian jeep? Well, that explains everything!
To be fair, I wouldn’t be surprised if the same thing happened to an American Jeep.
After owning a couple of them, the only reason to get a Jeep is so you have something to work on every weekend.
Jeep = Just expelled every penny
I have a 2011 Liberty with absolutely NO PROBLEMS…
No kidding, its what he deserves asking the russians to haul his ash around town LOL
Muhahahahahahaha!
Oooops, forgot.
Dead cocksucker.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rX7wtNOkuHo
Fitting, just fitting !!!
BWAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA!!!!!
Fuck you, Fidel. Burn in hell with Hugo, Che, and Pol Pot.
Along with comrades Mao, Stalin, Uncle Ho, Nicolae Ceausescu, Walter Ulbricht, and Erich Honecker.
And remember, kids: there’s nothing to fear from Communism!
Adoring fans my ass, they were forced to chant… fucking prick. Good riddance.
Glad he’s dead.
Remember the parade scene in “Red Dawn?” With the KGB pricks walking around the crowd making sure everyone waves their little red banners.
Notice how el presidente’s “adoring fans” don’t seem terribly distressed by the embarrassing breakdown…
They’re used to seeing cars being pushed.
Now that’s a real “honey wagon”. You farm folk will know what I’m talking about.
“Now that’s a real “honey wagon”.”
Are ya sure it ain’t a “Perfume Truck”?
I thought that was a dumocrap staff car?
the true believers won’t be swayed. :cough: Hollywierd :cough:
I am thinking that Comrade Bernath was driving it, and it just ran out of fuel.
Rimshot!
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The broken vehicle in the Castro funeral appears to be a variant of a Russian GAZ. As a matter of automotive trivia, the GAZ company was originally a joint venture between the Soviet government and Ford. Just sayin’…
Yep, that little coffin carrying trailer does appear to have the same rear leaf springs as those used on the 59-63 Galaxie 500s.
Let’s go cruising, low and slow.
Looks like its pulling a giant Altoids can.
Or a sardine can.
I thought it might have been a Russian copy of the US Army Gamma Goat, maintained with Cuban parts.
I really liked driving those old Gamma Goats, lots of fun. I wish I had one of those old things down here in Florida?
Picked up a patient being transported in the “ambulance” version M-792. Dude supposedly had a fracture ankle. Loaded him into the aircraft and he screams ” After the ride in that fucking goat, I think my backs broke!” True story.
It’s a Russian UAZ-469 (I think).
And like B Woodman says above, probably designed by the same guy that sold the M561/M792 Gamma Goat to the Army, made a buttload of money and bought an island somewhere in the Pacific.
How do you say “BWAHAHAHAHA” in Spanish?!!!
I believe it’s pronounced “BWAHAHAHAHA,” MC.
*grin*
Ja, ja, JA!
Bwahahahahahahmos.
Upon further reflection, my original pronunciation was incomplete. The entire phrase is actually “BWAHAHAHAHA, pendejo.”
My apologies, and I hope this clears up the matter.
BWAJAJAJAJA, pendejo, maricón, hijo de la gran puta madre, mamón (that one is for ex-OS2!), pedazo de mierda, me cago en su cabeza…COÑO!!!!
I believe you say GUAJAJAJAJAJA. I think.
Head first. One final poke in the eye to all the Christians still on the island; prick.
Having been to Cuba a couple dozen times, I see this as more normal than exceptional. I have seen Cuban patrol boats towed into Marina Hemingway 3 times within 3 months. Seen Guarda Frontera, (Border patrol), vehicles broke down and being pushed by hand. While Castro’s death didn’t solve their problems, it damned sure didn’t hurt them.
The only thing that would improve that pic is a stray dog or two nipping at the heels of the poor bastards pushing that heap. What a scream.
Or a gust of wind that rips the top off the ash bin giving them a lung full of Castro.
Or taking a piss on Fidel’s ashes.
The proper way to dispose of him would be to flush his ashes down one of the few working flush toilets that remain in Cuba.
Maybe the dogs have already been eaten?
Is that a metal cigar box? I swear it looks familiar but I can’t place it.
See my comment above at 1:30
Yeah, Altoids will work.
I think that the trailer may be a modified 1960s Apache pop up camper.
Or the world’s largest sardine can, in OD.
It looks like one of those Spam Cans that Soviet 7.62 by 39 ammo used to come in.
My favorite Fidel joke; During one of Fidel’s epic eight hour hurranges of the Cuban people he stated “I am just like you. I have only one shirt”. At the rear of the huge captive audience came a strong voice, “Yes, but before you came I had three shirts!”
You know, my back has been absolutely killing me today–to the point that I am actually considering meds–and then this story comes along to make me feel better!
Way to go Karma!
Just too funny. And appropriate. Karma done good.
BWAHAHAHA!!! Well, shucky-darn! Isn’t that just special?
That’s symbolic of pretty much every Communist state. Peasants pushing the “dear leader” around while everyone cheers or they get shot.
Shame it didn’t snow and bog down the jeep. Then they could have used the ashes under the tires. Wishful thinking.
Is the guy in the pink shirt and straw hat Lars?
Was Bernath in charge of fueling up the jeep?
There is a God. And He has a sense of humor that tends towards the sardonic.
I guess that they could not find a running 1980’s vintage Jaguar to haul his ash around.
OK, tired of pushing around cat litter. Lets, knock off for the day, grab some Boliche & Cuba Libre.
Castro was following the long tradition of leaving the island in a vehicle inadequate to the task!
WINNER!
That was just awesome.
Just trying to delay his trip to hell.
Kinda reminds me of when they were trying to bury Khomenei…unforeseen accidents :).
BREAKING NEWS:
In a related story, the only wooden handled shovel in Cuba broke yesterday preparing for internment of Castro’s ashes, this further delaying days events.
The “adored” Cuban leader…they use adored in the same manner as Koreans from the Northern half use the term….hostage populations and their “glee” are well documented for their lack of honestly discussing their true feelings for fear of negative outcomes.
The fact his hunk of shit jeep broke down with his ratty ass dead body on it, well that just makes me smile at the sheer poetic irony of it all.
Fuck you Fidel, may your rat bastard brother die quickly and horribly and join you in the afterlife.
All those decades of glorious socialist revolution and the stupid bastards couldn’t even come up with a vehicle that could make it through glorious leader’s funeral procession without breaking down. What fitting symbolism.
I hear that if you pulled the carb, fuel pump, lines and tank out of a 1970’s Pinto it could be fixed right up.
I thought the only things left running in Cuba were all the old American cars they had before the embargo. Guess no-one who had one of those was willing to lend it for Mr. Cigar Beard’s funeral.
I hope the poor guy who took those pictures got them out of Cuba without them finding out who it was. Haven’t seen them attributed to anyone.
Talk about being in the right place at the right time.
I wonder if All-Points Logistics had that particular maintenance contract?