I believe it was the great Nelson Mandela who said “One man’s freedom fighter is another man’s villain” So in Che’a country he was a hero and in America he was seen as a villain
Not to mention everyone he murdered was either an enemy combatant, or a convicted felon by way of execution. Felons being those who were convicted of war crimes committed under the Batista regime.
@@grantgazi4864 how bout living for years in Argentina where most of the population, especially the working class, were peronista and wanted nothing to do with any communists. Will that work? Viva Peron!
The last words of Ernesto Guevara actually were "Póngase sereno y apunte bien: va usted a matar a un hombre." A rough translation would be "Steady up and aim well: you are about to kill a man."
“There was no person more feared by the company (CIA) than Che Guevara because he had the capacity and charisma necessary to direct the struggle against the political repression of the traditional hierarchies in power in the countries of Latin America.” -Philip Agee, CIA agent from 1957-1968, later defected to Cuba.
Feared just as much by Fidel as the CIA, so he kept sending the racist fool out into the jungle to get himself killed under the guise of formenting rag tag revolutions bound to fail. Fidel Casto played Che like a Stradivarius. He created a super martyr for the "cause" while dispatching the greatest threat to his leadership, the handsome but highly inept sap Che Guervera.
@@9313James i have seen a lot of said facts in Simon's videos that were indeed untrue and even baseless. He puts a video up every week which maybe doesn't leave him with proper time to do a complete thorough research type investigation on each of his sucjects I suppose....
Being a great nephew of Ernesto, i concur, this tube is complete nonsense, he got the nickname in Bolivia because ché is what he'd use as a greeting when entering guerrilla camps. It's an Argentine verbal tick, more common in Buenos Aires. I can allways spot Argentines in Europe, it's similar to 'like' for brainless valley girls, only it also serves as 'hello', 'ciao', and occasional expletive, as well as 'dude', 'wow', 'damn', et c . Toptenz, his other channel is even more idiotic.
homophobe, murderer, economic idiot. he was a privileged brat who went from one country in a bad spot to another to find one desperate enough for his idiot ideology that didnt already have a strong brand. Like he even admits; he had the choice to pick up the medical supplies to help; or the cartridges to fight. He choose evil.
Funny he called them a murder.... lol the guy that kill him saved hundreds maybe thousands of lives... millions even... he might of been the next Uncle Joe or Ho Chin Min
The nickname Che was not acquired by Guevarra as a child, but during his travels in America. This emphasized his Argentine origin. In his childhood and adolescence he was called Tete, short for Ernesto.
That's absolutely right. He acquired it while he was in Mexico with Castro and the other Cuban revolutionaries he met there. 'Che' is very commonly used in Argentina. It's the equivalent of 'mate' in UK English or 'buddy' or 'dude' in US English. The Cubans were so amused by Guevara's frequent use of the word 'che' that it became his nickname.
I studied Cuban history in college, and it turned out that one of the Spanish professors was a Cuban lawyer who spoke to our class. He related how he grew up with the Castros and fought with them in the mountains. After the revolution succeeded, he said, he was made a judge by Fidel. But - it turned out - that he was expected to sentence "enemies" to death on Castro's orders. With tears in his eyes, he spoke about the betrayal of his ideals, and of leaving Cuba on one of the last possible flights.
You act as if those enemies wouldn't have celebrated the hanging of the revolutionaries. War is brutal. Revolution is far more brutal because both sides are fighting for "the heart of their nation"
north american is no different sadly this legal system is corrupted af - also the one the took out were american goverment friends and mafias workers who prostituted young girls for these north american politicians - same nast acts they do here today less publicly - as a history lover and cuben Good riddens to them
"Grew up and fought with them (Castros)", then betrayed during the purges. What an incredibly courageous and moral figure he is...according to himself this guerilla fighter, judge, lawyer, professor. Can't wait for the movie..
@@BarryMcCauciner War is brutal, but a judge is a symbol of justice during times of peace. You think it's ok for Biden to have a judge sentence Tucker Carlson to death just because of the things he says? Or, Trump to do the same to Kieth Olbermann? Only under Dictators like Castro is peace brutal.
"As a communist it must really hurt That your face has been cheapened, weakened, besmirched Being plastered on posters, coasters, and shirts Making capitalists rich off of you on merch!"
Quick correction. Che Guevara was not born prematurely. His mother changed his birthday to conceal the fact that baby Ernesto was out of wedlock. His mother Celia needed permission at that age to marry.
SlavicEmperor tell that to the Soviet Union. Even watered down communism (aka socialism) dosent even come close to being a functional form of government. Cough **(Venezuela)**cough
@@slavicemperor8279 not gonna lie its a good example why socialism doesn't work and never will but capitalism still has some flaws but it has always proven to be the best at this modern time but in the future there will be a mix between capitalism and Marxist values
That mass produced photo of him is supposedly in the Guiness Book of World Records as the most frequently published photo ever taken. The guy who took it was working for a Brazilian newspaper and was paid the equivalent of about $200.
An interesting side-note not mentioned are Che's Irish roots (Lynch family). His ancestor had fled Ireland to Spain and then to what would become Argentina after a losing the fight with Cromwell's forces in the 1700's. As Che's father said, “the first thing to note is that in my son’s veins flowed the blood of the Irish rebels”. On his 100th birthday, Ireland had a postage stamp with his image. And the iconic two-tone image of Che is by Irish artist, Jim Fitzpatrick.
That is interesting. I've read a lot on Che, including his diary and his theses on guerrilla warfare and never knew that. Thank you. Glad to know There are good Irish revolutionists who know what it's about.
Most modern dumb liberals do not know what real socialism is and what real capitalism is, they mixed up everything wrong caused by Mercantilism . Mercantilism is state control economy of the market by heavy regulation which creates near or total monopolies. They do not know that most socialists of the past like Che Guevara: Revolutionary (which mean violence revolt and oppression for political gain) whom are often Murderers, who are rapists, racists, sexist, Homophobic. Shall I go on!! They are the worst people in society with hate for others in their hearts, whom is suited to violence wars.
I think it’s so important for us to look at the early lives and how people such as Ché grew up. It tells so much more about them than the later parts of their life when they actually did the things they’re famous for. Like for example, Ché going through rigorous schooling for years in order to become a doctor to help people in his country. Knowing all that just adds a couple shades to everything else he did in life. It just kinda legitimizes him as someone who was genuinely trying to help his people. As opposed to many of the other leaders out there who just use the system to become an all powerful dictator with an endless supply of power and money.
You are right. Almost all dictators have good intentions but they eventually get possessed by ideologies. "The way to hell is paved with good intentions"
Dr Mengele, Dr Kerkorian, Joseph Stalin. Two doctors who trained for years and were more interested in death than life. Stalin is alleged to have attended a seminary for 2 years. What we choose to do has nothing to do with our training. Except make better killers in the 3 of millions of examples.
“Soon acquired the nickname “che””. He didn’t acquire that nickname until he’d left Argentina. “Che” is Argentinian slang for mate, pal, buddy or the Liverpudlian Lar. It’s only used in Argentina so in the latino culture, anyone from Argentina is called Che like anyone from Liverpool is called a scouse.
Actually, "che" is used as reinforcement between other words, to emphasize an affirmation, to show surprise or to make people pay attention to what you're saying. It doesn't mean pal or mate. It's also used in Uruguay, Paraguay and in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, the southernest state of Brasil.
There are lots of other nonsensical and biased words within. IF you notice the language being used, it constantly minimizes the evils of colonialism, while exaggerating Che's cruelties. Torture being "Beaten and IMMERSED in water" ...Dude? It was clear torture. Just say torture.
I believe the iconic image of Che with shaggy locks and beret was taken at a funeral. Various people were standing to his left and right and in front of him, but the photographer cropped it effectively. It now has a life of its own as one of the most numerously reproduced and marketed images of all time.
@@michaeldowd2664 a mass murdering Marxist Socialist thief, racist, rapist and homophobe who put gays in concentration camps. And coward his pathetic whimpering while dropping his fully-loaded weapons as two Bolivian soldiers approached him on Oct. 8, 1967, ("Don't shoot!" I'm Che!" I'm worth more to you alive than dead!") proves that this cowardly, murdering swine was unfit to carry his victim’s slop buckets.
I had to downvote because of the manipulation and lack of key information presented; the CIA involvement in his murder for one and the word choice when speaking of the prison torture for another. How do you fail to do the minimal research necessary to even get the story behind his nickname wrong? Also, the double standard of feeling the need to present him as a murderer in the title when in comparison to other historical figures, many of them presidents or generals, who were involved in and even instigators of war themselves. This isn’t the first video I’ve noticed with inaccurate and clearly biased information that helps portray western imperialist influences in a more positive light.
Yeah, this video is really bad. All you have to do is point out is the fact that Batista soldiers were massacring innocent civilians during the revolution.
Can't blame him to much. We live in the age of misinformation. People latch on to whatever piece of misinformation suits there opinion best. Everyone is guilty of it. It's a sad fact that in today's age, if one wants true facts they must go out and find them themselves.
Funny, I had the same thought but for opposite reasons. I felt the video idealized him far too much and found too nice a way to describe his brutal murder of innocent people in the name of a revolution that has, in the years since, led to the deaths of thousands more. His intelligence and compulsion to help people was noble, shame that the conclusion he came to was the subjection of the people and the murder of any who disagreed.
What you mean a man who fought for the end of apartheid and then successfully led his country after being freed from prison. Or do you really want to depict him as a terrorist? Oh wait he was an black African freedom fighter, so no prizes for guessing which interpretation you'd go for.
KingChrisTV He narrates, not writes these. Why don't you insult the writers with your anxieties instead of someone who has nothing to do with the content? Talk about shooting the messenger...
Western Scythian I get the feeling you just call everyone who doesn't agree with you a leftist. Anyone who labels people instead of dealing with them individually is usually unable to form intelligent arguments...
That's their point - they're pushing their own agenda. Let's be honest, Sankara wasn't a saint, either - he even admitted that some of few show trials they had were used to settle personal scores -, but the things his government had done to help the people of the country is undoubtedly good.
N O O N E If he had his way, he’d rule over yet another failing socialist economy. Nationalizing businesses and redistribution of land are not good policies. He did many good things by abolishing several backwards practices, distributing medicine, and empowering women, but you don’t need a socialist economy to achieve that.
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@@noone4250 Okay give us the great socialist leaders and countries. It shouldnt take long.
To me it is amazing how what used to be a powerful Spanish Empire was disintegrated and all this countries created a story of their own influenced by Great Britain (old enemies of the spanish empire) and the USA, a whole world forgotten at the south of Anglo America that has, in its own rigth, the most unique history and it seams to be still a resounding voice of the global Spanish Empire. A guy like Che traveled almost the entirety of this huge land and felt nothing but sorrow and anger towards the USA, that lone fact, to me... speaks on its own.
The Spanish are not the victims here and Spain has got to be one of the least marginalised nations on Earth. On top of that, Britain wasn’t just the enemy of Spain - Spain was hated across Europe during the 16th century up until the Peace of Westphalia at least - largely due its attitude regarding its new world trade routes - and the Netherlands are the ones who came up with the “golden legend”. Che did not feel anger at the USA because the Spanish Empire disappeared ffs. Promoting neo-colonialism will go do soooo well with the indigenous peoples of Latin America!
Also, “Anglo-USA” ?! Have you seen the influence Irish and Italian Immigrants have had there? The Scots-Irish? You’re extremely ignorant of the legacy Britain had in America - the UK has had no colonial influence outside of Canada there since 1815 (war of 1812). The Founding Fathers deliberately went about creating a new historical culture for the USA, which is why Columbus is revered there and why Americans no longer play cricket. Post-1865 the US underwent rapid change that made it even more distinct. You’re using your xenophobic hatred of Britain (due to events 300+ ago) to try and explain away why the US has such a poor reputation in Latin America…
Tl;dr: Spain is not a victim, the USA forged an identity far removed from the Great Britain. The former colonies of the Spanish Empire owe nothing to Spain, which is just another racist white euro country with bad food.
The United States invaded every Latin American country in the 20th Century at least once. The Spanish Empire was defeated in the Spanish American war after which the United States became a new Imperialist power not a liberator.
Wow. A man that gave up comfortable life to help people. None of us have the balls or care enough to come close to doing something like that. So we cannot say anything about this courageous man. Murderer? What happens when our troops kill thousands of innocent women and children in the Middle East? Smh people can be so naive
I don't know how he accomplished so much with severe asthma, much less targeted by the CIA and the Cuban and Bolivian authorities. As much a guerrilla fighter as he was a doctor, always trying to help poor people who were suffering from illness and disease. He was brilliant and tragic, idealism is bad for your health. "The Motorcycle Diaries" is an interesting movie.
@@blaubarschbube4643 Racist: "The black would rather spend his time in frivolity and drinking." Che diaries. Sorry but this racist war criminal's charisma can only take you so far. And his hatred for rock&roll was legendary if being a bigoted murderer is not enough. Yeah, sure, "good outweighs the bad."
What else should they do, make it themselves? Just because you criticize capitalism doesn't mean you can't buy things from stores. We live in this society whether we like it or not, and therefore we are mostly forced to play by its rules.
@@tubularbill i understand your point, I just had to make it clear that it isn't hypocrisy for a socialist to buy products from privately owned companies.
@@tubularbill there is no ethical consuption under capitalism. They can buy whatever shirts they want because there is no other way of attaining those goods under capitalism. What's the difference between buying a shirt with Guevara's face on it and just buying any shirt whatsoever? There is no difference. Capitalists didn't make those shirts, workers did. Living naked in the jungle won't emancipate the working class, so the "50 dollar shirt" argument is nonsense. We also drink water that's made under the capitalist system. Should one stop buying themselves water bottles to validate their class consciousness to people with Stockholm syndrome? I don't think so, mate.
You all forgot one thing. He didn't fight for his motherland. He fought for the whole humanity and downtrodden people. He considered his rival as capitalism itself.
Aiden Meredith he doesn’t have sources, he just repeats what he here’s around from his right wing buddies and Steven Crowder. The people killed in majority were those who worked under Batista that killed innocent lives. When under Batista (America’s puppet), all those children and raped women and killed innocent men that showed up on the streets and on the papers, nobody seemed to care about the “mass murderer” dictator Batista. But when the people called for the executions of those killers for vengeance suddenly the US cared about “countless deaths”. Pathetic
Requesting Pol Pot again. Hoping it's in the pipeline, but just throwing it out there either way. Also- You're so close to 200k subs, congratulations! It's well deserved and I'm sure i will be well over a million by the end of the year. Keep it up.
Right? What the hell. Usually, I don't take TH-cam comments to heart, but this one truly offended me. That guy is trivializing the brutal rape and murder of many millions of people by the henchmen of a deranged psychopath bent on thinning out the population of his own country, then Clown Asshat up there thinks he'll jump on the populace bandwagon and say that Che was more dangerous. Now I REALLY hope BioGraphics does a piece on Pol Pot, because obviously not enough people know the atrocities committed by him and the Khmer Rouge. And that's why I've been asking for it for so long. A ton of people died a horrifying, brutal death after having their lives stripped of meaning by their leader and not enough is ever said about it. It NEEDS to be more widespread. The asshole who trivialized the horror of it all is a prime example.
Che was a murderer, my father served with him in the mountains of Cuba, I met Che in 1965 I was little but I do remember him, he was a horrible person according to my father. According to the witness Che, begged for his life, as he said "Don't kill me, I am worth more alive than dead"
And if anything, history proved Robespierre right as revolutionaries consistently become even bigger oppressors than the people they overthrew ever were and eventually eat their own. Castro - Batista Lenin and Stalin - Tsar Nicholas Mao - Chiang Pol Pot - Sianhouk Mugabe - Smith Mengistu - Selassie
Che was a great man. He may have had to make some difficult/dark choices during his time but he remains an icon of social justice, revolutionary ideals and selfless heroism. I get tears in my eyes everytime I think of Che's life; he is my inspiration and will remain my idol till the end of my days.
you didn’t know he was a racist especially against blacks and gay. both che and castro’s are fan of hitler. i can go on but you wouldn’t learn anything unless you find out for yourself.
@@XellosMetalliumYour intel was obsolete before you were even born, mate. Here's a fact check: The guy was born in Argentina, where most people are white or white-ish, so his way of seeing things was initially influenced by that. Before becoming a Marxist, at the age of merely 24, Guevara said this in his diary: "The blacks, those magnificent examples of the African race who have maintained their racial purity thanks to their lack of an affinity with bathing, have seen their territory invaded by a new kind of slave: the Portuguese. [...] The black is indolent and a dreamer; spending his meager wage on frivolity or drink; the European has a tradition of work and saving, which has pursued him as far as this corner of America and drives him to advance himself, even independently of his own individual aspirations." He was clearly racist then. However, after gaining class consciousness and maturing, he became staunchly anti-racist. In 1964, while adressing the United Nations, he said the following: "The final hour of colonialism has struck, and millions of inhabitants of Africa, Asia and Latin America rise to meet a new life and demand their unrestricted right to self-determination. [...] We speak out to put the world on guard against what is happening in South Africa. The brutal policy of apartheid is applied before the eyes of the nations of the world. The peoples of Africa are compelled to endure the fact that on the African continent the superiority of one race over another remains official policy, and that in the name of this racial superiority murder is committed with impunity. Can the United Nations do nothing to stop this? [...] Those who kill their own children and discriminate daily against them because of the color of their skin; those who let the murderers of blacks remain free, protecting them, and furthermore punishing the black population because they demand their legitimate rights as free men - how can those who do this consider themselves guardians of freedom? The government of the United States is not the champion of freedom, but rather the perpetrator of exploitation and oppression against the peoples of the world and against a large part of its own population." In the case of whether he was homophobic or not, it's still up to debate; but he was undeniably anti-racist in the years when his opinion mattered, which is when he got into politics. Also, Cuba was reactionary at first, but they became more and more progressive over the years; just like Guevara, in a way. Castro regretted his homophobia in his final years.
murderer? american imperialism in iraq is real murder. fighting against imperialism and colonialism as ernesto "el che" guevara did, is not murder, that is justice.
I see what you are saying, and with that word in the title i expected this video to be an example of elite sponsored propaganda like the crap taught in the US public school systems. I was glad it was not. Was El Che brutal? Absolutely. But when you are fighting against a brutal regime, equal or greater levels of brutality are required in order for success. What war was ever won without extreme levels of brutality? There are no better examples of extreme brutality in the world today than what the US and Israel have been doing in the world for the past few decades. I don't agree with anything that they have been doing, and the brutality of El Che was mild in comparison.
10:33 you said Castro was wounded in the neck and had to choose between his cartridge box or medicine pack....You meant to say Che. Just pointing that out! Love the videos.
@@bradleyweiss1089 it was Che, the quote even proves it (even though it's in front of a picture of Castro) it's about his medical training, Castro had no medical knowledge
Ernesto Guevara acquired his nickname, 'Che' when he was in Guatemala. He met up with Fidel Castro and other Cubans exiled for their involvement in the attack on the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba. They were lucky they were not executed like many other combatants in Cuba. During this association, the Cubans nicknamed him, 'Che' because like most Argentinians, he used the filler syllable 'che' similarly to Canadians using 'eh' in their language, or the English often using the word, 'what'. In Spanish, they might say something like, "Pero che, que distinto no cierto?" Even his closest friend, Alberto Granado never called him 'Che' on their journey together.
You forgot the thousands of innocents campesinos that he kill for no other reason of no believing on his revolution. He even wrote to his father that he enjoy killing people, he was a really an assassin. That is the way that most Cubans remember him.
while i despise communism and socialism; I cannot help but feel a certain admiration for this guy. He had guts and stuck to his ideals in even the hardest of times. You have to admire such dedication.
It's interesting that, just before, he actually says that Che fought in Bolivia for 11 months starting in late 1966, which makes the error all the more puzzling.
@Matricx700 He begged for his life, stating that he was more valuable to them alive or dead. He didn't even have the courage to shoot at the people capturing him. Che was useful to Castro because Che would would never question whether someone needed to die. He would kill them or have them killed without question. When he went into Africa to "spread" his "revolution" he failed miserably. He went to Bolivia where he was captured. He did this because he failed at everything Castro asked of him outside of cold blooded murder and when Castro realized that he wasn't useful, he got the hell outta there before Castro decided that he needed to be made an example of.
You know. He is the first man whose name I knew without actually knowing his name. I had never seen his name only his face before but my brain somehow processed that his name was Che Guevara. First time this happened.
If you found this interesting I would recommend reading Guevara’s Motorcycle Diaries, his account of his trip through South America as a young medical student with his friend Alberto on his motorcycle, La Poderosa II. It was before Guevara was heavily involved in revolutionary activity (as in Cuba for which he is best known) but you notice perhaps some of the seeds are being planted when he checks out some mines and plants owned by American firms, and the state of the very poor and especially the indigenous populations of South America. Che’s writing style is sometimes beautiful, and sometimes humorous. It’s one of my favorite books I’ve read recently (although I am a total sucker for Latin American culture so it adds up! lol) and I totally recommend it! (They also made a film out of the diaries but I haven’t seen it so idk if it’s any good) I’m interested to hear if anyone else has read this book or plans to.
Guevara, and all rich college kids, who are self-proclaimed revolutionaires, don't give 2 "fks" about indigineous people - they use them as front line death squads, so they (Che Guevara), can steal all the wealth out of the country -nothing new here -
@@jlang7705 Yeah, thats why he was the only one during the revolution that actually lived off salary, he was such a spoiled brat that he took a multi billion dollar cruise across all Latin America, so rich that during his trip throughout all Latin America, he would always sleep in a 5 Star hotel and ride around with his Bugatti, yeah, classic story off a rich college kid. Nothing new here
Hmm, I came here wanting to figure out why there is such a negative stigma attached to Che, but left thinking he rarely did anything immoral. My conclusion is that there is a lot of information missing in this biographic.
I survived his revolution, but not my Father nor my Uncle. He executed my Father in front of our home, forcing our neighbors to watch. After murdering my Father he picked up the spent shell casing and handed it to my Mother, and told her he expected her to reimburse the revolution for it's cost by the next morning. Che was also a Racist and Homophobe who kept counseling the Castro's to execute all the Blacks and Homosexuals on the Island. This is the Hero of the Socialist Elitists of Today...
@@NDTexan you’re hearing this from rich White Cubans who left the country cause of the government’s policies… these Cubans looked down and were racist to mixed and black Cubans
On an other note though: "There have been some 16,000 such executions since the Castro brothers, Guevara and their merry men swept into Havana in January 1959. About 100,000 Cubans who have fallen foul of the regime have been jailed. Two million others have succeeded in escaping Castro's socialist paradise, while an estimated 30,000 have died in the attempt"
I always find it fascinating how people idolise their national heroes to the point when they become saints. Truth is, most great men were ruthless. The bolder your actions are the more impactful they will be - to some for the better, to others for the worse. In order to truly appreciate what a person has achieved, you need to embrace all aspects of their deeds.
Aye. People love to create villains and heroes. Just don't point out the redeeming factors of the "villains" or the negative factors of the "heroes", otherwise you are as bad as they are, or a traitor, respectively.
Funny thing is that Che wasn't his name, it was a nickname he got in cuba because Argentines usually use "Che" as a phrase opener, wich is not used anywhere else in latin america, so naturally Guevara being Argentine, stood out everytime he talked because of the use of the "Che" word, wich made the cubans call him "The Che" because of that reason
The CIA agent who was present when Guevara was killed says he almost felt sorry for him but then, he says, "I thought of the damage he had done to my country." What damage was that? I have tried and tried to find out what damage Che Guevara did to the U.S. but can find nothing. At that point in history, the U.S.A. was busy exploiting as much of the Americas as they could manage and have a lot to be ashamed of, in that regard. Was the damage, perhaps, that Che prevented some of that exploitation? Felix Rodriguez (the CIA operative) wasn't even decent enough to follow through on one of Che's last requests, which was that his pipe be given to one of the Bolivian soldiers who was good to him while he was a prisoner. That's by Rodriguez's own admission. As an Australian, I'm not particularly interested in U.S. politics but even I can see that the U.S. government has a lot to answer for in that era (I'm 71). The U.S. government was unashamedly imperialistic and felt that they had some sort of divine right to own every bit of territory they could lay hands on. The Americans declared war on Spain (oh so altruistically! Yes, that's sarcasm) and the then Secretary of State, John Hay, described it as "a splendid little war." I should think so! It netted them The Phillipines, Guam, Puerto Rico. They promised not to annex Cuba but forced the Cubans to allow them significant intervention in Cuban affairs. Oh, and they decided to annex Hawaii, too, even though Gawaii had nothing to do with Spain. But, hey, take what you can while the going is good...right? Pearl Harbour would be a great resource, so that's a good enough reason to overthrow the Hawaiin monarchy! Then, of course, there's American Samoa...bit of murky history there with the U.S. and Germany splitting it between; then, low and behold, the chiefs ceded the territory to the U.S. One wonders if they had any choice, given the military might that was now present in their islands. And the U.S. claims that they are not imperialists! Give me a break! My own country's history and its abuse of native peoples is bad enough but I am soooo glad that I am not American. The U.S. record in regard to black people, imprisonment, white priviledge, treatment of women (even in 2020, the U.S. ranks 75th in the world for women in meaningful political positions and is the worst amongst modern countries for deaths due to pregnancy and childbirth - black women being the most affected) is appalling. But Che Guevara did damage to the United States? Yeah, right!
"The negro is indolent and a dreamer; spending his meager wage on frivolity or drink; the European has a tradition of work and saving, which has pursued him as far as this corner of America and drives him to advance himself, even independently of his own individual aspirations." - Che
@hellrazor117 - Yeah, sure! I may read it alright. But I will NOT believe the passage from Che about blacks because I am sure that Western publishers had writers sneaking in to write a lie being attributed to Che!
@@catxborsuq1 Yeah but if you win the war and just establish an imperial regime that has killed millions no one is left to ask what they're fighting for.
The core of Castro's Cadre was made up of University Professors and Students. Once he was in power, they were the first ones he imprisoned and executed.
Instead of sitting behind a desk and throwing orders around, this guy fight among his men and lead his army to the victory! This type of a leader is so hard to find in the modern era.
You mean unlike W Bush who did his service by avoiding national guard duty and snorting cocaine or Trump with his phoney bone spur as his way to escape his obligations?
Well that was very well done. I always enjoy your posts. There was one critical part where Che went to Russia and criticized the Duma openly in a speech. Then after that he was told to go to Bolivia , in which Che was handed over to the CIA. And these are both documented both in American books and Cuban books.
Hey Simon, have you ever considered doing a biography of 'Vellupilai Prabhakaran'? An obscure figure in the West, he was leader of the 'Tamil Tigers', a S. Asian militant group, and was heavily influenced by Che Guevara.
@@gevindurajapakshe5895 Well, the JVP in the south was pretty Sinhala nationalist too so it was pretty hard for Tamils to support the JVP, isn't it? And the desire for a Tamil ethno-state in the North was a reflection of the natural demographics of Northern SL which was over 90% Tamil and a defensive response to the rampant Sinhala-Buddhist ultranationalism that took the lives of thousands of innocent Tamils in 1983 July pogroms, 1977 riots, 1981 riots and burning of the historical Jaffna library etc.
Simon, why do u categorize Che as a murderer in your title when he killed Bautista backers- who were the real enemies of the people and the real murderers?
@@alessiodelcastillo1613 Get in your wayback machine and go and ask Bautista and his backers what they thought about due process. U wouldn't make it back to now because they would put u in front of a firing squad. Bang Bang.
As the daughter of Cuban immigrants to the US, Che was a tyrant. My grandparents were tortured for years as political prisoners. When they were finally released, they escaped by night to Spain and later to the US with only the clothes on their backs and my grandma’s wedding ring sewn into her dress. He, like the soviets, were barbarians for the sake of the revolution. It’s disgusting seeing him shown as a hero to many who often blame the victims of their crimes for the crimes they committed.
@@IceAxe1940 your username isn’t the only thing uncreative about you. However, I wish it were the worst thing you could offer. Unfortunately, you seem to justify violence and artificial famine against human beings because you hate a certain group of people that you have no experience in. So, with the least amount of respect possible, have the day you deserve.
Karl Marx would be a nice addition to the channel imo. Since he has been a major influence to a lot of leftwing politicians, leaders and revolutionaries like Che.
I truly believe he was trying to create a better society. Little he knew, his beloved socialism and communism would be behind the largest genocides in human history (responsible for over 94 million deaths across the planet.) About half the planet tried socialism/communism and not a single place has been a successful society. Communism = society killer (unless you're inside as a politician.) Nothing in the history of the World has created more deaths than communism. Here is its death toll: 65 million in the People's Republic of China 20 million in the Soviet Union 2 million in Cambodia 2 million in North Korea 1.7 million in Ethiopia 1.5 million in Afghanistan 1 million in the Eastern Bloc 1 million in Vietnam 150,000 in Latin America 10,000 deaths "resulting from actions of the international Communist movement and Communist parties not in power
@@SefirothPHCapitalism is not a perfect system either. But it sure caused a lot less death than communism. Here are the deaths caused by communism Worldwide. 65 million in the People's Republic of China 20 million in the Soviet Union 2 million in Cambodia 2 million in North Korea 1.7 million in Ethiopia 1.5 million in Afghanistan 1 million in the Eastern Bloc 1 million in Vietnam 150,000 in Latin America 10,000 deaths "resulting from actions of the international Communist movement and Communist parties not in power
@@fmartin09 What is the source and why are these deaths attributed to Communism? You wouldn't attribute every single death inside or caused by a Capitalist country to be a death that Capitalism itself is responsible for, would you?
And then they cut his hands off before burying him in an unmarked grave so he couldn't be easily identified. It was decades before his grave was found and his identity was confirmed.
My mom's uncle who died few years ago from old age was under the Che's forces in the war (dont remember what forces or what war) what I do remember him say was that the che killed uncle's best friend in front of everyone just to set an example.
I want to add about Che Guevara. I compared him with don Quixote of the 20th century.Che Guevara was this philosophy is Messianic desire to help the vast majority of people .That is why he deliberately sacrificed personal interests for the sake of their goals. We do not find in the world a similar example, when a person who is at the pinnacle of power leaves everything and goes in search of revolutionary adventure where the chances to win almost was not. It's a Firefly that will remain forever. Well, maybe mother Teresa, who gave themselves to the sick and orphans. Fifty years have passed since the death of Che Guevara, and his name hovers over the earth like a living radio wave .The reason is simple and old as the world itself: heroism, unselfishness, and high principles continue to attract people, in spite all the "collapse of hope". The life of the individual is a million times more than all the property of the richest man on earth." ( Che Guevara).
There is a difference between a man who sacrifices himself for the greater good and a monster who reveled in bloodshed to the point where he leaves his country, now subdued by a new murderous dictator to find more people to kill, then begs for his life when he realizes that he has met his match.
I found his Bolivian Diaries tedious to read. There seemed to be an emphasis on food deprivation as opposed to the espousal of the terms of the revolution, which he thought Bolivia would be the eventual crucible. I rescued the book, which was being disposed of by the University of Auckland. It remains on my bookshelf as a testament to the failure of Marxist adventurism, a tragedy of misguided principles where food rather than weaponry determined his eventual demise.
How is it a testament to the failure of Marxist adventurism? All it is is a testament to bad luck an American colonialism cause they’re the ones who really caught Che and had him killed
@@Saber23 ...Marxism is a failed system, but if you wish to support it in all it's forms, then I guess it's a free country. Wait a minute, did I just say that? I live in the beautiful South Pacific, I don't know where you live, and neither do I care.
@@juliusschwencke142 Umm...okay I don’t know whether or not the South Pacific is free or where in the South Pacific you live and since your clearly getting angry and offended by someone questioning your views I’ll try asking again how exactly is the book “The Bolivia Diaries” a testament to how Marxism is a failed system? And before you make any more assumptions I don’t support Marxism in any form I mean sure I can respect people like Marx and Che but that doesn’t mean I agree with them so once again I ask you this question just out of curiosity to what makes you think this way (BTW freedom is an empty and subjective term that means different things to different people)
@@juliusschwencke142 I have and all it showed was the struggles Che and his group went through before they were caught it’s not some eye opening expose of Marxism and this shows you don’t even believe what your saying yourself and that you have no real argument
Yeah Che played rugby as an outside centre but if you see footage of him later in life he was clearly a revolutionary left winger
Revolution is not a rugby game.
@@kimobrien. r/woosh
I thought he played fullback
r/WooOOoOooOoSh
One of the best comments
This guy forgot to mention the CIA was involved on the capture of the Che .
Yep.
American soldiers Frank Woods and Alex Mason put their bodies on the line too
Daniel Macias ofc he forgets that part and few other details😂
Of course
Absolutely. He was a big threat for the American capitalist.
Is it a rule that at least one dorm room in in a college has a Che Guevara poster?
One room is extremely possible
@@Ghosty6464 Oh my god a smart phone typo..
Haha so true and a leaflet for the next YCL meeting.😂
Lochness Monsta College? An educational institution? You’re telling me there’s no common sense in college?
@@elaovi If hes championed by colin Kaepernick.....then hes definitely an awful human being.
I believe it was the great Nelson Mandela who said “One man’s freedom fighter is another man’s villain” So in Che’a country he was a hero and in America he was seen as a villain
Not to mention everyone he murdered was either an enemy combatant, or a convicted felon by way of execution. Felons being those who were convicted of war crimes committed under the Batista regime.
Che's country, Argentina, had no use for the commy son of a bitch. "Che" is an Argentine term use much like "dude" is currently used in the USA.
@@grantgazi4864 Wrong. He killed anybody that refused to play commie with him.
@@zovaynezovanyari5442 source? some old plantation owner from Miami doesn’t count
@@grantgazi4864 how bout living for years in Argentina where most of the population, especially the working class, were peronista and wanted nothing to do with any communists. Will that work? Viva Peron!
the "bolivian" soldier standing next to him before his execution was an actual cuban american CIA officer, he wrote a book about the encounter...
The Cuban American CIA officer was named Felix Rodriguez.
The book Felix Rodriguez wrote is called Shadow Warrior.
He’s also the dude who killed DEA Agent Kiki Camarena. “The last Narc”
@@brianc1505 no
@@FrankCoffman yes
The last words of Ernesto Guevara actually were "Póngase sereno y apunte bien: va usted a matar a un hombre." A rough translation would be "Steady up and aim well: you are about to kill a man."
Buenito Mozzarelli, Guevara was nothing but a murderer, I would have cut him into little pieces and feed him to the pigs.
Hunter Fisher k
@@hunterfisher1294 k
Hunter Fisher I bet
@@hunterfisher1294 Yeah, but at least he, in the words of general Peron, "gave the Yankees one hell of a headache".
“There was no person more feared by the company (CIA) than Che Guevara because he had the capacity and charisma necessary to direct the struggle against the political repression of the traditional hierarchies in power in the countries of Latin America.”
-Philip Agee, CIA agent from 1957-1968, later defected to Cuba.
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Feared just as much by Fidel as the CIA, so he kept sending the racist fool out into the jungle to get himself killed under the guise of formenting rag tag revolutions bound to fail. Fidel Casto played Che like a Stradivarius. He created a super martyr for the "cause" while dispatching the greatest threat to his leadership, the handsome but highly inept sap Che Guervera.
@@wovfm lmao “racist”
Asthma and rugby don’t mix, that dude must’ve been a badass for not dying on the pitch
Also smoked cigars.
@@AceFromGorillaz and BIG ONES for that
I have a friend with asthma and we play soccer together 🤫 asthma doesn't stop you to do sports
Ernesto Guevara wasn't nicknamed "Che" until he left Argentina and not as a kid as you've implied. "Che" is the Argentine equivalent of "dude".
That was the moment I knew the video was clueless
@@9313James i have seen a lot of said facts in Simon's videos that were indeed untrue and even baseless. He puts a video up every week which maybe doesn't leave him with proper time to do a complete thorough research type investigation on each of his sucjects I suppose....
This dude didn’t abide. How aggression cannot stand, man
exactly, they also used a picture of him when he was 17 and when they were talking about him being 15 ..... fact check plz (:
Being a great nephew of Ernesto, i concur, this tube is complete nonsense, he got the nickname in Bolivia because ché is what he'd use as a greeting when entering guerrilla camps. It's an Argentine verbal tick, more common in Buenos Aires. I can allways spot Argentines in Europe, it's similar to 'like' for brainless valley girls, only it also serves as 'hello', 'ciao', and occasional expletive, as well as 'dude', 'wow', 'damn', et c .
Toptenz, his other channel is even more idiotic.
Che Guevara: Doctor, Revolutionary, T-Shirt
homophobe, murderer, economic idiot.
he was a privileged brat who went from one country in a bad spot to another to find one desperate enough for his idiot ideology that didnt already have a strong brand.
Like he even admits; he had the choice to pick up the medical supplies to help; or the cartridges to fight. He choose evil.
If the cause was for good, Its not bad to go in the wrong way.
Mass murderer. Psychopath. Assassin.
Groundhog don’t forget MURDER
Funny he called them a murder.... lol the guy that kill him saved hundreds maybe thousands of lives... millions even... he might of been the next Uncle Joe or Ho Chin Min
Asthma and cigars, you do the math
Asthmatic, but he'll take your breath away
He died young?
He got asthma as a child, and he did “shrink” his usage of cigars around the middle of 1960s
Richard Wiersma he was killed at the age of 39
Febbb M hahaha you have watched ERB huh
The nickname Che was not acquired by Guevarra as a child, but during his travels in America. This emphasized his Argentine origin. In his childhood and adolescence he was called Tete, short for Ernesto.
That's absolutely right. He acquired it while he was in Mexico with Castro and the other Cuban revolutionaries he met there. 'Che' is very commonly used in Argentina. It's the equivalent of 'mate' in UK English or 'buddy' or 'dude' in US English. The Cubans were so amused by Guevara's frequent use of the word 'che' that it became his nickname.
Actually during his early years he was known as Slippin' Jimmy
It seems like johny sins knows history as well.
Lmfao
@arthur guyton 😂
@@dcarroll3686 🤣
LMAO
Well, Johnny sins is indeed a man of many talents.
I studied Cuban history in college, and it turned out that one of the Spanish professors was a Cuban lawyer who spoke to our class. He related how he grew up with the Castros and fought with them in the mountains. After the revolution succeeded, he said, he was made a judge by Fidel. But - it turned out - that he was expected to sentence "enemies" to death on Castro's orders. With tears in his eyes, he spoke about the betrayal of his ideals, and of leaving Cuba on one of the last possible flights.
You act as if those enemies wouldn't have celebrated the hanging of the revolutionaries. War is brutal. Revolution is far more brutal because both sides are fighting for "the heart of their nation"
north american is no different sadly this legal system is corrupted af - also the one the took out were american goverment friends and mafias workers who prostituted young girls for these north american politicians - same nast acts they do here today less publicly - as a history lover and cuben Good riddens to them
"Grew up and fought with them (Castros)", then betrayed during the purges. What an incredibly courageous and moral figure he is...according to himself this guerilla fighter, judge, lawyer, professor. Can't wait for the movie..
@@BarryMcCauciner War is brutal, but a judge is a symbol of justice during times of peace. You think it's ok for Biden to have a judge sentence Tucker Carlson to death just because of the things he says? Or, Trump to do the same to Kieth Olbermann? Only under Dictators like Castro is peace brutal.
Strange! Castro commuted the death sentence of one his would-be assassins, who later was set free.
“All The children say we wanna be like Che, Asthmatic but I’ll take your breath away”
@M. Cuellar Go watch the ERB Che Guevara vs guy Fawkes video
@M. Cuellar it’s a line from that video
Can’t believe people didn’t see the video lmao
"As a communist it must really hurt
That your face has been cheapened, weakened, besmirched
Being plastered on posters, coasters, and shirts
Making capitalists rich off of you on merch!"
@@abdullahisasalahuddin2708 Yes I'm a pious man and I fight for the lord!
Quick correction. Che Guevara was not born prematurely. His mother changed his birthday to conceal the fact that baby Ernesto was out of wedlock. His mother Celia needed permission at that age to marry.
His mother, Celia, was almost 22, when Ernesto was born.
US swine always invents stories to suit its own lifestyle, with teen mothers galore.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Imagine believing this obvious bit if propaganda holy
@MattGOG666 what is the propaganda? There's nothing political about it, whether true or false?
@@Mixheal09Ty
"hey V sauce here, youve ever wondered how to overthrow capitalism?
Conclusion: communism is worse than capitalism.
@@DarkScorpionPete98 National (State) communism is best economic system out there
SlavicEmperor tell that to the Soviet Union. Even watered down communism (aka socialism) dosent even come close to being a functional form of government.
Cough **(Venezuela)**cough
@@jackmusen2813 How many times are you clowns gonna use vUvUzElA as an argument against socialism
@@slavicemperor8279 not gonna lie its a good example why socialism doesn't work and never will but capitalism still has some flaws but it has always proven to be the best at this modern time but in the future there will be a mix between capitalism and Marxist values
Ernesto Guevara (his father) declared "the first thing to note is that in my son's veins flowed the blood of the Irish rebels".
Ernesto Guevara is the the real name of him, "che" Was just a nickname
The Irish rebels were communists?
@@hamzahammami22 the name Che was given to him by the men who fought with in the fields.
@@hamzahammami22 it means brother.
@@hamzahammami22 bros dad's name was Ernesto
0:35 - Chapter 1 - The early years
3:45 - Chapter 2 - The motorcycle journey
6:15 - Chapter 3 - Bolivia
9:25 - Chapter 4 - Cuban revolution
14:05 - Chapter 5 - The new cuba
16:00 - Chapter 6 - Bolivia & death
Why
@@briancognito why not?
Thank you!
Thanks. Can you do this for audiobooks on other channels?
A man of honor.
That mass produced photo of him is supposedly in the Guiness Book of World Records as the most frequently published photo ever taken. The guy who took it was working for a Brazilian newspaper and was paid the equivalent of about $200.
16:16 The man to the right is the informant that betrayed Che. Here he's letting Che pose with his children.
An interesting side-note not mentioned are Che's Irish roots (Lynch family). His ancestor had fled Ireland to Spain and then to what would become Argentina after a losing the fight with Cromwell's forces in the 1700's. As Che's father said, “the first thing to note is that in my son’s veins flowed the blood of the Irish rebels”. On his 100th birthday, Ireland had a postage stamp with his image. And the iconic two-tone image of Che is by Irish artist, Jim Fitzpatrick.
That is interesting. I've read a lot on Che, including his diary and his theses on guerrilla warfare and never knew that. Thank you. Glad to know There are good Irish revolutionists who know what it's about.
Che's 100th bday is only in 2028. Or did the Irish make a postage stamp for his daddy?
@@hx-flixblog4569 I see so murdering innocents in the name of a so called justified cause must run in irish blood is that the point you are making?
Hmm interesting
2manynegativewaves The 1600s were the 17th century. January 1st 2000 is the 21st century.
"A revolution is like an apple tree. You have to shake it to make the apples fall"- Che Guevara.
Sounds like a Communist to me. Shake down the system to get everything you want out of it, and then walk away. See you next revolution, commrade :D
Most modern dumb liberals do not know what real socialism is and what real capitalism is, they mixed up everything wrong caused by Mercantilism . Mercantilism is state control economy of the market by heavy regulation which creates near or total monopolies.
They do not know that most socialists of the past like Che Guevara: Revolutionary (which mean violence revolt and oppression for political gain) whom are often Murderers, who are rapists, racists, sexist, Homophobic. Shall I go on!! They are the worst people in society with hate for others in their hearts, whom is suited to violence wars.
@@RealLimerickman Every where, not just where you want to see.
@@i.t9390 That is a bold assumption.
@@SvendleBerries Not if I see you first.
I think it’s so important for us to look at the early lives and how people such as Ché grew up. It tells so much more about them than the later parts of their life when they actually did the things they’re famous for.
Like for example, Ché going through rigorous schooling for years in order to become a doctor to help people in his country. Knowing all that just adds a couple shades to everything else he did in life. It just kinda legitimizes him as someone who was genuinely trying to help his people. As opposed to many of the other leaders out there who just use the system to become an all powerful dictator with an endless supply of power and money.
Most dictators start with a “good purpose”, then, when they’re in POWER, it all changes.
You are right. Almost all dictators have good intentions but they eventually get possessed by ideologies. "The way to hell is paved with good intentions"
The mental gymnastics required to make an angel out of a man who enjoyed executing outspoken non communists are something to behold.
Dr Mengele, Dr Kerkorian, Joseph Stalin.
Two doctors who trained for years and were more interested in death than life.
Stalin is alleged to have attended a seminary for 2 years.
What we choose to do has nothing to do with our training. Except make better killers in the 3 of millions of examples.
There is a guy , that had it all . Yet it wasn't enough .
Ironic legacy personified
Oh I found comment of AlternateHistoryHub.
An amazing channel watches another
AlternateHistoryHub notice meh
AlternateHistoryHub yo cody try to do a collab with them
Wow. AHH commented here. Love your vids!
“Soon acquired the nickname “che””. He didn’t acquire that nickname until he’d left Argentina. “Che” is Argentinian slang for mate, pal, buddy or the Liverpudlian Lar. It’s only used in Argentina so in the latino culture, anyone from Argentina is called Che like anyone from Liverpool is called a scouse.
Actually, "che" is used as reinforcement between other words, to emphasize an affirmation, to show surprise or to make people pay attention to what you're saying. It doesn't mean pal or mate.
It's also used in Uruguay, Paraguay and in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, the southernest state of Brasil.
@@tunasci yeah but it also means "hey", like "che vamos a comer?" (hey lets go eat something) or che vos (hey you).
19:07Che was killed in 1967, not 1968. As much as I enjoy this channel, there are way too many errors.
Yes I agree... Not only on this bio
This channel is trash.
There are lots of other nonsensical and biased words within. IF you notice the language being used, it constantly minimizes the evils of colonialism, while exaggerating Che's cruelties. Torture being "Beaten and IMMERSED in water" ...Dude? It was clear torture. Just say torture.
Can you share any good biographical channels?
@@Mikecores Communists are real sweethearts
I believe the iconic image of Che with shaggy locks and beret was taken at a funeral. Various people were standing to his left and right and in front of him, but the photographer cropped it effectively. It now has a life of its own as one of the most numerously reproduced and marketed images of all time.
No it’s from a famous protest walk in Cuba with the back stabbed Castro and all.
@@michaeldowd2664 a mass murdering Marxist Socialist thief, racist, rapist and homophobe who put gays in concentration camps.
And coward
his pathetic whimpering while dropping his fully-loaded weapons as two Bolivian soldiers approached him on Oct. 8, 1967, ("Don't shoot!" I'm Che!" I'm worth more to you alive than dead!") proves that this cowardly, murdering swine was unfit to carry his victim’s slop buckets.
Yeah the photographer was Korda
No mortician is skilled enough to put dude's face and head back together after his well deserved ending.
ironic how a man who symbolized communism has done nothing but make capitalist rich with his mug
Passion becomes pain when people forget that people are at the other end of there guns.
Mhm
Well said! Though, some gun wielders seem to prefer people as targets . . . .
So many leftists see themselves as the new Che, fighting for the cause.
Is that a subtle condemnation of Che? No one ever says this about the imperialists that stand for a few at the expense of the desperate masses.
What is the reason to live if you have nothing to die for.
I had to downvote because of the manipulation and lack of key information presented; the CIA involvement in his murder for one and the word choice when speaking of the prison torture for another. How do you fail to do the minimal research necessary to even get the story behind his nickname wrong? Also, the double standard of feeling the need to present him as a murderer in the title when in comparison to other historical figures, many of them presidents or generals, who were involved in and even instigators of war themselves.
This isn’t the first video I’ve noticed with inaccurate and clearly biased information that helps portray western imperialist influences in a more positive light.
Yeah, this video is really bad. All you have to do is point out is the fact that Batista soldiers were massacring innocent civilians during the revolution.
I believe the presenter is British. Being born and raised in a capitalist empire can skew your opinion of leftist ideology
Can't blame him to much. We live in the age of misinformation. People latch on to whatever piece of misinformation suits there opinion best. Everyone is guilty of it. It's a sad fact that in today's age, if one wants true facts they must go out and find them themselves.
Funny, I had the same thought but for opposite reasons. I felt the video idealized him far too much and found too nice a way to describe his brutal murder of innocent people in the name of a revolution that has, in the years since, led to the deaths of thousands more. His intelligence and compulsion to help people was noble, shame that the conclusion he came to was the subjection of the people and the murder of any who disagreed.
@@Bushviper 100% ! Also the fact that he was a raging homophobic and preached many things that would be consider socially unjust nowadays
I dare you to actually take an honest look at Nelson Mandela next.
Western Scythian You are 100% right. That and he cherry picks facts while belittling America whenever it is possible
What you mean a man who fought for the end of apartheid and then successfully led his country after being freed from prison. Or do you really want to depict him as a terrorist? Oh wait he was an black African freedom fighter, so no prizes for guessing which interpretation you'd go for.
Nice one, you've learnt how to correctly spell 'leftist'
KingChrisTV
He narrates, not writes these. Why don't you insult the writers with your anxieties instead of someone who has nothing to do with the content? Talk about shooting the messenger...
Western Scythian
I get the feeling you just call everyone who doesn't agree with you a leftist. Anyone who labels people instead of dealing with them individually is usually unable to form intelligent arguments...
10:34 it was Che the one that got shot in the neck and made the choice between the medicine and the ammo not Castro
You have to admit, he was a handsome guy..
Some people say the same about Hitler
No homo but I agree.
oh he was - especially in his earlier days.
he was incredibly handsome
@Sebastien BOHAN as was Che
October 9th 1967, guys. That was the date Che was killed. NOT 1968. Hope you're hiring a new researcher soon. Sheesh.
I thought something about that date didn't sound right.
How about Thomas Sankara, the former leader of Burkina Faso?
SONBoomer 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
That's their point - they're pushing their own agenda.
Let's be honest, Sankara wasn't a saint, either - he even admitted that some of few show trials they had were used to settle personal scores -, but the things his government had done to help the people of the country is undoubtedly good.
N O O N E If he had his way, he’d rule over yet another failing socialist economy. Nationalizing businesses and redistribution of land are not good policies. He did many good things by abolishing several backwards practices, distributing medicine, and empowering women, but you don’t need a socialist economy to achieve that.
@@noone4250
Okay give us the great socialist leaders and countries.
It shouldnt take long.
Andrew Olson ussr ,cuba ,rojava
To me it is amazing how what used to be a powerful Spanish Empire was disintegrated and all this countries created a story of their own influenced by Great Britain (old enemies of the spanish empire) and the USA, a whole world forgotten at the south of Anglo America that has, in its own rigth, the most unique history and it seams to be still a resounding voice of the global Spanish Empire. A guy like Che traveled almost the entirety of this huge land and felt nothing but sorrow and anger towards the USA, that lone fact, to me... speaks on its own.
The Spanish are not the victims here and Spain has got to be one of the least marginalised nations on Earth. On top of that, Britain wasn’t just the enemy of Spain - Spain was hated across Europe during the 16th century up until the Peace of Westphalia at least - largely due its attitude regarding its new world trade routes - and the Netherlands are the ones who came up with the “golden legend”.
Che did not feel anger at the USA because the Spanish Empire disappeared ffs. Promoting neo-colonialism will go do soooo well with the indigenous peoples of Latin America!
Also, “Anglo-USA” ?! Have you seen the influence Irish and Italian Immigrants have had there? The Scots-Irish? You’re extremely ignorant of the legacy Britain had in America - the UK has had no colonial influence outside of Canada there since 1815 (war of 1812). The Founding Fathers deliberately went about creating a new historical culture for the USA, which is why Columbus is revered there and why Americans no longer play cricket. Post-1865 the US underwent rapid change that made it even more distinct.
You’re using your xenophobic hatred of Britain (due to events 300+ ago) to try and explain away why the US has such a poor reputation in Latin America…
Tl;dr: Spain is not a victim, the USA forged an identity far removed from the Great Britain. The former colonies of the Spanish Empire owe nothing to Spain, which is just another racist white euro country with bad food.
People are always myopic about history, Luis.
The United States invaded every Latin American country in the 20th Century at least once. The Spanish Empire was defeated in the Spanish American war after which the United States became a new Imperialist power not a liberator.
Wow. A man that gave up comfortable life to help people. None of us have the balls or care enough to come close to doing something like that. So we cannot say anything about this courageous man. Murderer? What happens when our troops kill thousands of innocent women and children in the Middle East? Smh people can be so naive
It's ironic what that photograph/t-shirt symbolizes.
If Che was alive today, he would definitely have it banned.
He would just copyright it lol
it's more likely he'd personally behead anyone seen to briefly glance at one through a shop window.
not that that matters...
You underestimate his enormous ego considerably.
If Che was alive the defenders of capitalism would never make him an icon because he would be leading progress for real.
@@Kriegerdammerung *because he'd have murdered them all already.
Can you make a video on Thomas Sankara? Arguably, Africa's best modern leader and a great revolutionary as well
Yes!!!
Comrade shankara was a marxist leninist leader. He implemented many decisions to liberate woman. Love him!✊🏼
@@ishachakraborty9967 He is a true S-tier
I will never forget that one girl in our 8th grade civics class who called him Alejandro from Total drama island
That girl got on my nerves for the rest of 8th grade
I don't know how he accomplished so much with severe asthma, much less targeted by the CIA and the Cuban and Bolivian authorities. As much a guerrilla fighter as he was a doctor, always trying to help poor people who were suffering from illness and disease. He was brilliant and tragic, idealism is bad for your health. "The Motorcycle Diaries" is an interesting movie.
War criminal : shot prisoners in their cell, get up to speed, zippie.
@@wovfm The good points outweigh the bad
@@blaubarschbube4643 Racist: "The black would rather spend his time in frivolity and drinking." Che diaries. Sorry but this racist war criminal's charisma can only take you so far. And his hatred for rock&roll was legendary if being a bigoted murderer is not enough. Yeah, sure, "good outweighs the bad."
@@blaubarschbube4643 except when I say that about that one austrian painter in the 40s, everyone goes loco
@@toximan2008 because that certain painter had more bad then good
A man dies when he is forgotten.
I love how millennials will pay $50 for a Che t-shirt.....the irony....
What else should they do, make it themselves? Just because you criticize capitalism doesn't mean you can't buy things from stores. We live in this society whether we like it or not, and therefore we are mostly forced to play by its rules.
@@d3scripted672 - I mean the hypocrisy of “Communist sympathizers” buying a $50 t shirt of a Communist….lol
@@tubularbill i understand your point, I just had to make it clear that it isn't hypocrisy for a socialist to buy products from privately owned companies.
@@tubularbill there is no ethical consuption under capitalism. They can buy whatever shirts they want because there is no other way of attaining those goods under capitalism. What's the difference between buying a shirt with Guevara's face on it and just buying any shirt whatsoever? There is no difference. Capitalists didn't make those shirts, workers did. Living naked in the jungle won't emancipate the working class, so the "50 dollar shirt" argument is nonsense. We also drink water that's made under the capitalist system. Should one stop buying themselves water bottles to validate their class consciousness to people with Stockholm syndrome? I don't think so, mate.
pretty sure they've been selling his shirt, before millennials were even born.
You all forgot one thing. He didn't fight for his motherland. He fought for the whole humanity and downtrodden people. He considered his rival as capitalism itself.
A True hero
hero of communinism
@@jacobrommel hero of the humanity.
He helped Communism claim Cuba. How amusing that Cubans risk their lives to escape that Communist Paradise for Capitalist America.
@@MaisonierHe was a creep and a murderer.
The story at 10:57 about Castro picking bullets over his “ medicine career “ was actually about Che . Castro was actually a lawyer
"Murderer" according to US terrorist propaganda.
Unless murder is executing criminals that were aware of the laws in the revolutionary army, he wasn't a murderer
Sources.
Aiden Meredith he doesn’t have sources, he just repeats what he here’s around from his right wing buddies and Steven Crowder. The people killed in majority were those who worked under Batista that killed innocent lives. When under Batista (America’s puppet), all those children and raped women and killed innocent men that showed up on the streets and on the papers, nobody seemed to care about the “mass murderer” dictator Batista. But when the people called for the executions of those killers for vengeance suddenly the US cared about “countless deaths”. Pathetic
Requesting Pol Pot again. Hoping it's in the pipeline, but just throwing it out there either way. Also-
You're so close to 200k subs, congratulations! It's well deserved and I'm sure i will be well over a million by the end of the year. Keep it up.
StaticImage pol nice guy compared with che....
To be fair, mass-murdering serial killer commies are quite interesting folks - insanity is fascinating
This is such a monumentally absurd claim that I don't even know what to say
CONFUSED wolf indeed ROFL
Right? What the hell. Usually, I don't take TH-cam comments to heart, but this one truly offended me. That guy is trivializing the brutal rape and murder of many millions of people by the henchmen of a deranged psychopath bent on thinning out the population of his own country, then Clown Asshat up there thinks he'll jump on the populace bandwagon and say that Che was more dangerous. Now I REALLY hope BioGraphics does a piece on Pol Pot, because obviously not enough people know the atrocities committed by him and the Khmer Rouge. And that's why I've been asking for it for so long. A ton of people died a horrifying, brutal death after having their lives stripped of meaning by their leader and not enough is ever said about it. It NEEDS to be more widespread. The asshole who trivialized the horror of it all is a prime example.
Che was a murderer, my father served with him in the mountains of Cuba, I met Che in 1965 I was little but I do remember him, he was a horrible person according to my father.
According to the witness Che, begged for his life, as he said "Don't kill me, I am worth more alive than dead"
"Murderer" according to US terrorist propaganda, and US minions.
@@truthadvocacy No, according to people that actually know his history as opposed to the useful idiots that don't.
Che a dictator minded person,a monster and a revolutionary man,a revolution to oppressed freedom..
It seems that the biggest compliment you can give to a person this days is making them become a t shirt.
People call Robespierre a butcher but Che a hero?
Nothing quite like killing your way to a perfect society.
Che cracked some egg whites who cares.
Is that the value of human life to you? Egg whites?
And if anything, history proved Robespierre right as revolutionaries consistently become even bigger oppressors than the people they overthrew ever were and eventually eat their own.
Castro - Batista
Lenin and Stalin - Tsar Nicholas
Mao - Chiang
Pol Pot - Sianhouk
Mugabe - Smith
Mengistu - Selassie
@@shauncameron8390 you are why we abort people with down syndrome
@@seasalt489
Is that you, Pol Pot?
I've seen these T-shirts, some have blue sunglasses. I don't say a word, go on my way, think to myself, "There goes another idiot.
You should probably seek some education yourself. Maybe you'd be a fraction of the person Ernesto was.
Wow.
I could binge watch these all day.
Thank you so much!
I found this channel yesterday. I’ve barely left bed this weekend... Great content!
Be prepared for a lot of misinformation
Che was a great man. He may have had to make some difficult/dark choices during his time but he remains an icon of social justice, revolutionary ideals and selfless heroism. I get tears in my eyes everytime I think of Che's life; he is my inspiration and will remain my idol till the end of my days.
and, devilish handsomeness. don't forget!
you didn’t know he was a racist especially against blacks and gay. both che and castro’s are fan of hitler. i can go on but you wouldn’t learn anything unless you find out for yourself.
@@XellosMetalliumYour intel was obsolete before you were even born, mate.
Here's a fact check:
The guy was born in Argentina, where most people are white or white-ish, so his way of seeing things was initially influenced by that. Before becoming a Marxist, at the age of merely 24, Guevara said this in his diary:
"The blacks, those magnificent examples of the African race who have maintained their racial purity thanks to their lack of an affinity with bathing, have seen their territory invaded by a new kind of slave: the Portuguese.
[...] The black is indolent and a dreamer; spending his meager wage on frivolity or drink; the European has a tradition of work and saving, which has pursued him as far as this corner of America and drives him to advance himself, even independently of his own individual aspirations."
He was clearly racist then.
However, after gaining class consciousness and maturing, he became staunchly anti-racist. In 1964, while adressing the United Nations, he said the following:
"The final hour of colonialism has struck, and millions of inhabitants of Africa, Asia and Latin America rise to meet a new life and demand their unrestricted right to self-determination.
[...] We speak out to put the world on guard against what is happening in South Africa. The brutal policy of apartheid is applied before the eyes of the nations of the world. The peoples of Africa are compelled to endure the fact that on the African continent the superiority of one race over another remains official policy, and that in the name of this racial superiority murder is committed with impunity. Can the United Nations do nothing to stop this? [...] Those who kill their own children and discriminate daily against them because of the color of their skin; those who let the murderers of blacks remain free, protecting them, and furthermore punishing the black population because they demand their legitimate rights as free men - how can those who do this consider themselves guardians of freedom? The government of the United States is not the champion of freedom, but rather the perpetrator of exploitation and oppression against the peoples of the world and against a large part of its own population."
In the case of whether he was homophobic or not, it's still up to debate; but he was undeniably anti-racist in the years when his opinion mattered, which is when he got into politics.
Also, Cuba was reactionary at first, but they became more and more progressive over the years; just like Guevara, in a way. Castro regretted his homophobia in his final years.
@@lucaiovis great another fauci wanna be over here. "you are 100% wrong blah blah" turn out fauci is a liar and you are probably ignorant.
@@XellosMetallium you got schooled
It was not his bike, it was granado’s motorcycle.
murderer? american imperialism in iraq is real murder. fighting against imperialism and colonialism as ernesto "el che" guevara did, is not murder, that is justice.
What can you expect from Western People !?
I see what you are saying, and with that word in the title i expected this video to be an example of elite sponsored propaganda like the crap taught in the US public school systems. I was glad it was not.
Was El Che brutal? Absolutely. But when you are fighting against a brutal regime, equal or greater levels of brutality are required in order for success. What war was ever won without extreme levels of brutality? There are no better examples of extreme brutality in the world today than what the US and Israel have been doing in the world for the past few decades. I don't agree with anything that they have been doing, and the brutality of El Che was mild in comparison.
Everyone say, "we will be like Che!" Asthmatic- but I'll take your breath away
LOL. ERB reference. Priceless.
"Oo face it ernesto, you're Castro but less so he's Cuba commander your more a destro!"
You had one job cabron to strike a match stick
10:33 you said Castro was wounded in the neck and had to choose between his cartridge box or medicine pack....You meant to say Che. Just pointing that out! Love the videos.
It did make it confusing or was it Castro?
Also at 17:20 he sais Castro's camp but castro wasn't even in Bolivia.
Titan Uranus that’s two glaring errors in this video. See 19:07 in this video.
@@bradleyweiss1089 it was Che, the quote even proves it (even though it's in front of a picture of Castro) it's about his medical training, Castro had no medical knowledge
@@bradleyweiss1089 It was Che. Castro was never a doctor, Che was. That’s why he was forced to make the decision “of his medicine or ammo”
"A revolution is like an apple tree. You have to shake the tree to make the apples fall" - Che
Except the tree falls and the farmer sends it through a wood chipper with the apples still hanging.
@@ILaunchNukes Didnt fall bc they shook the tree, fell because other farmers didnt like the apples
Give me your money, Che.
Che was not a murderer. If he was, it only to those who were Batista's supporters.
"Face it, Ernesto. You're Castro, but less so
He's Cuba Commander, you're more of the Destro".
Guy Fawkes 2019
revolt all you want I don't give two guy Fawkes,but look at Venezuela what you fighting for suck!
sucks ? Guy, you died for the Catholics
A group with a bad touching little boys habit
@@buffmordecai1498 lmao you got em 😂
The road to hell is paved with good intentions
That summarizes his life pretty well
Ernesto Guevara acquired his nickname, 'Che' when he was in Guatemala. He met up with Fidel Castro and other Cubans exiled for their involvement in the attack on the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba. They were lucky they were not executed like many other combatants in Cuba.
During this association, the Cubans nicknamed him, 'Che' because like most Argentinians, he used the filler syllable 'che' similarly to Canadians using 'eh' in their language, or the English often using the word, 'what'.
In Spanish, they might say something like, "Pero che, que distinto no cierto?"
Even his closest friend, Alberto Granado never called him 'Che' on their journey together.
Wtf are you really a native Spanish speaker? That was a clunky example. A better example: ¡Sacate la gorra, che boludo!
@@ericktellez7632 Or more commonly, "Pero che, que boludo!
A lot of Argentineans call the people they are talking to, "Che" and probably that's the most common characteristic of his speech and the name stuck.
@@kichigan1 por supuesto!
You forgot the part where he fought Oliva in the Pentagon Prison
baki!!!!!
You forgot the thousands of innocents campesinos that he kill for no other reason of no believing on his revolution. He even wrote to his father that he enjoy killing people, he was a really an assassin. That is the way that most Cubans remember him.
Thank you. He is remembered as he was. A mass murderer !
while i despise communism and socialism; I cannot help but feel a certain admiration for this guy. He had guts and stuck to his ideals in even the hardest of times. You have to admire such dedication.
Even when he was being hunted down, attacked and saw innocents around him be massacred, he never backed down. Good on the lad.
Yeah even though he did inspire the Colombian farc the drug trafficking cocaine guerrillas lol
Guevara was executed in October of 1967, NOT 1968. The narrator needs to get his timeline correct.
There is a Dead Che Day t-shirt available with the correct date on it.
@ampoules1 is this channel koch funded? source?
It's interesting that, just before, he actually says that Che fought in Bolivia for 11 months starting in late 1966, which makes the error all the more puzzling.
@@amyfalconer1660 Koch is like George Soros, the go to boogeyman for dimwit 'political' keyboard warriors.
@Matricx700 He begged for his life, stating that he was more valuable to them alive or dead. He didn't even have the courage to shoot at the people capturing him.
Che was useful to Castro because Che would would never question whether someone needed to die. He would kill them or have them killed without question.
When he went into Africa to "spread" his "revolution" he failed miserably. He went to Bolivia where he was captured.
He did this because he failed at everything Castro asked of him outside of cold blooded murder and when Castro realized that he wasn't useful, he got the hell outta there before Castro decided that he needed to be made an example of.
You know. He is the first man whose name I knew without actually knowing his name. I had never seen his name only his face before but my brain somehow processed that his name was Che Guevara. First time this happened.
Sometimes the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
@@degamispoudegamis Capitalism is the greatest system that we've got. Communism is walking backwards.
Simon was so occupied with lionizing Guevara that he barely mentioned the fact that he was a mass murderer!
CIA, is that you?
Mass murderer of who
I can’t believe people are accusing Simon of being a leftist when he regularly dismantles leftist/socialist economic policy on VisualPolitik
Mr Nice Guy he gets paid to say this stuff he’s an actor. He didn’t write the script.
Right, In the Lenin episode he just disparaged him.
It is amazing how the better ones get assassinated and the evil ones live long happy lives
If you found this interesting I would recommend reading Guevara’s Motorcycle Diaries, his account of his trip through South America as a young medical student with his friend Alberto on his motorcycle, La Poderosa II.
It was before Guevara was heavily involved in revolutionary activity (as in Cuba for which he is best known) but you notice perhaps some of the seeds are being planted when he checks out some mines and plants owned by American firms, and the state of the very poor and especially the indigenous populations of South America.
Che’s writing style is sometimes beautiful, and sometimes humorous. It’s one of my favorite books I’ve read recently (although I am a total sucker for Latin American culture so it adds up! lol) and I totally recommend it! (They also made a film out of the diaries but I haven’t seen it so idk if it’s any good)
I’m interested to hear if anyone else has read this book or plans to.
Guevara, and all rich college kids, who are self-proclaimed revolutionaires, don't give 2 "fks" about indigineous people - they use them as front line death squads, so they (Che Guevara), can steal all the wealth out of the country -nothing new here -
Any book coming from this commie mass murderer only worth as toilet paper
i have read it and highly recommend all young bloods, who are inclined away from capitalistic mentality, ti reas it too.
@@jlang7705 Yeah, thats why he was the only one during the revolution that actually lived off salary, he was such a spoiled brat that he took a multi billion dollar cruise across all Latin America, so rich that during his trip throughout all Latin America, he would always sleep in a 5 Star hotel and ride around with his Bugatti, yeah, classic story off a rich college kid. Nothing new here
I have not read the book. But I have the video CD of the Motorcycle Story
Correction, he died on Oct. 9, 1967 not 1968
Hmm, I came here wanting to figure out why there is such a negative stigma attached to Che, but left thinking he rarely did anything immoral. My conclusion is that there is a lot of information missing in this biographic.
I survived his revolution, but not my Father nor my Uncle.
He executed my Father in front of our home, forcing our neighbors to watch. After murdering my Father he picked up the spent shell casing and handed it to my Mother, and told her he expected her to reimburse the revolution for it's cost by the next morning.
Che was also a Racist and Homophobe who kept counseling the Castro's to execute all the Blacks and Homosexuals on the Island. This is the Hero of the Socialist Elitists of Today...
Lol.
Actual survivors of his acts and Cubans: This man was evil.
Neckbeards/Fedoras: Ackshually...
@@NDTexan till this day any Cubans will say that Che was evil
@@_oddly_2122 they aren't Cubans but Americans with Cuban heritage
@@NDTexan you’re hearing this from rich White Cubans who left the country cause of the government’s policies… these Cubans looked down and were racist to mixed and black Cubans
The most baffling thing for me was seeing a Che poster in a LGBTQ pride parade
"The true revolutionary is guided by a great feeling of love. It is impossible to think of a genuine revolutionary lacking this quality"
On an other note though: "There have been some 16,000 such executions since the Castro brothers, Guevara and their merry men swept into Havana in January 1959. About 100,000 Cubans who have fallen foul of the regime have been jailed. Two million others have succeeded in escaping Castro's socialist paradise, while an estimated 30,000 have died in the attempt"
Mr Gunslinger where is that shitty quote from
All the people they killed were people who killed Cubans and associated with batista
I always find it fascinating how people idolise their national heroes to the point when they become saints. Truth is, most great men were ruthless. The bolder your actions are the more impactful they will be - to some for the better, to others for the worse. In order to truly appreciate what a person has achieved, you need to embrace all aspects of their deeds.
Aye. People love to create villains and heroes. Just don't point out the redeeming factors of the "villains" or the negative factors of the "heroes", otherwise you are as bad as they are, or a traitor, respectively.
And in the case of communism and fascism = Zero...which go hand-in-hand.
There's a difference between Boldness and Homicidal.
Funny thing is that Che wasn't his name, it was a nickname he got in cuba because Argentines usually use "Che" as a phrase opener, wich is not used anywhere else in latin america, so naturally Guevara being Argentine, stood out everytime he talked because of the use of the "Che" word, wich made the cubans call him "The Che" because of that reason
The CIA agent who was present when Guevara was killed says he almost felt sorry for him but then, he says, "I thought of the damage he had done to my country." What damage was that? I have tried and tried to find out what damage Che Guevara did to the U.S. but can find nothing. At that point in history, the U.S.A. was busy exploiting as much of the Americas as they could manage and have a lot to be ashamed of, in that regard. Was the damage, perhaps, that Che prevented some of that exploitation? Felix Rodriguez (the CIA operative) wasn't even decent enough to follow through on one of Che's last requests, which was that his pipe be given to one of the Bolivian soldiers who was good to him while he was a prisoner. That's by Rodriguez's own admission. As an Australian, I'm not particularly interested in U.S. politics but even I can see that the U.S. government has a lot to answer for in that era (I'm 71). The U.S. government was unashamedly imperialistic and felt that they had some sort of divine right to own every bit of territory they could lay hands on. The Americans declared war on Spain (oh so altruistically! Yes, that's sarcasm) and the then Secretary of State, John Hay, described it as "a splendid little war." I should think so! It netted them The Phillipines, Guam, Puerto Rico. They promised not to annex Cuba but forced the Cubans to allow them significant intervention in Cuban affairs. Oh, and they decided to annex Hawaii, too, even though Gawaii had nothing to do with Spain. But, hey, take what you can while the going is good...right? Pearl Harbour would be a great resource, so that's a good enough reason to overthrow the Hawaiin monarchy! Then, of course, there's American Samoa...bit of murky history there with the U.S. and Germany splitting it between; then, low and behold, the chiefs ceded the territory to the U.S. One wonders if they had any choice, given the military might that was now present in their islands. And the U.S. claims that they are not imperialists! Give me a break! My own country's history and its abuse of native peoples is bad enough but I am soooo glad that I am not American. The U.S. record in regard to black people, imprisonment, white priviledge, treatment of women (even in 2020, the U.S. ranks 75th in the world for women in meaningful political positions and is the worst amongst modern countries for deaths due to pregnancy and childbirth - black women being the most affected) is appalling. But Che Guevara did damage to the United States? Yeah, right!
Yuck
America sounds terrible
@@Jommybutler1234 Yet everyone wants to come here.
"The negro is indolent and a dreamer; spending his meager wage on frivolity or drink; the European has a tradition of work and saving, which has pursued him as far as this corner of America and drives him to advance himself, even independently of his own individual aspirations." - Che
hellrazor117 geez
So woke
@hellrazor117 - I DO NOT believe the quote that was allegedly attributed to Che Guevara! Nonsense!
@@robertpolanco1973 It's from the motorcycle diaries. Please read it or get the audio book.
@hellrazor117 - Yeah, sure! I may read it alright. But I will NOT believe the passage from Che about blacks because I am sure that Western publishers had writers sneaking in to write a lie being attributed to Che!
If I was that teacher I would have asked "And how many people will have to die because of what you are fighting for?"
He would have probably answered, "Less than the ones that die from needless starvation everyday"
@@Kantuva Two wrongs don't make a right. And starvation is often a side effect of wars and revolutions
@@catxborsuq1 Yeah but if you win the war and just establish an imperial regime that has killed millions no one is left to ask what they're fighting for.
The core of Castro's Cadre was made up of University Professors and Students. Once he was in power, they were the first ones he imprisoned and executed.
@@catxborsuq1
Pre-Castro Cuba had the 8th highest economy in the World.
No one was starving. Castro and Che turned it into a Third World Country.
I don't know why it took me 19 years to fully research my ancestor but after watching this i now understand what he stood for and what he left behind
@@grantgazi4864 +
@@grantgazi4864 I see fellow bad empanada fan
You should be proud
He left Fidel behind in power in Cuba.
Che was a traveling version of Hitler.
@@squalltheonly That's a silly statement, Che's goal was the liberation of the oppressed. Hitler's goal was racial purity and nationalism (fascism)
Instead of sitting behind a desk and throwing orders around, this guy fight among his men and lead his army to the victory! This type of a leader is so hard to find in the modern era.
You mean unlike W Bush who did his service by avoiding national guard duty and snorting cocaine or Trump with his phoney bone spur as his way to escape his obligations?
So did OSI a bin laden, your piont is?
Well that was very well done. I always enjoy your posts. There was one critical part where Che went to Russia and criticized the Duma openly in a speech. Then after that he was told to go to Bolivia , in which Che was handed over to the CIA. And these are both documented both in American books and Cuban books.
This biographics guy is wrong on so many levels it's ridiculous.
An episode on Trotsky would be cool.
Hey Simon, have you ever considered doing a biography of 'Vellupilai Prabhakaran'? An obscure figure in the West, he was leader of the 'Tamil Tigers', a S. Asian militant group, and was heavily influenced by Che Guevara.
Simon is an actor for hire he does t write the scripts or run the channel
@@gevindurajapakshe5895 You seem to know a lot about this subject. Do you know any good books about the Civil War in Sri Lanka?
@@grantgazi4864 Hooray for Simon!
He wasn’t influenced by Che. The influence was on Rohana Wijeweera who led the JVP
@@gevindurajapakshe5895 Well, the JVP in the south was pretty Sinhala nationalist too so it was pretty hard for Tamils to support the JVP, isn't it? And the desire for a Tamil ethno-state in the North was a reflection of the natural demographics of Northern SL which was over 90% Tamil and a defensive response to the rampant Sinhala-Buddhist ultranationalism that took the lives of thousands of innocent Tamils in 1983 July pogroms, 1977 riots, 1981 riots and burning of the historical Jaffna library etc.
Simon, why do u categorize Che as a murderer in your title when he killed Bautista backers- who were the real enemies of the people and the real murderers?
Because he killed them without giving them due process?
@@alessiodelcastillo1613 Get in your wayback machine and go and ask Bautista and his backers what they thought about due process. U wouldn't make it back to now because they would put u in front of a firing squad. Bang Bang.
@@eltrutho4sure924 Ok so? He's a murderous dictator who should also be in prison. Sorry but your socialist buddies also ain't above the law either
@@alessiodelcastillo1613 What makes u conclude that I'm a socialist and have socialist "buddies" when u don't even know me?
@@eltrutho4sure924 Bruh
As the daughter of Cuban immigrants to the US, Che was a tyrant. My grandparents were tortured for years as political prisoners. When they were finally released, they escaped by night to Spain and later to the US with only the clothes on their backs and my grandma’s wedding ring sewn into her dress. He, like the soviets, were barbarians for the sake of the revolution. It’s disgusting seeing him shown as a hero to many who often blame the victims of their crimes for the crimes they committed.
Gusano.
@@IceAxe1940 your username isn’t the only thing uncreative about you. However, I wish it were the worst thing you could offer. Unfortunately, you seem to justify violence and artificial famine against human beings because you hate a certain group of people that you have no experience in. So, with the least amount of respect possible, have the day you deserve.
Were your family members Batista loyalists?
Yet here you are in the US...because tyrants dont exist here
Damnit Simon these videos are even more addictive than the top tens!
surprised his last words before execution wasnt "my treasure was yours for the taking, i left it all in cuba"
One piece fan spotted!🤣🤧 hello comrade!
no, his last words were Shoot, Coward. You are only going to kill a man.
Karl Marx would be a nice addition to the channel imo. Since he has been a major influence to a lot of leftwing politicians, leaders and revolutionaries like Che.
Johnny Sins thinks he’s slick. I see you 👀
Eww a Disney shirt...
I truly believe he was trying to create a better society. Little he knew, his beloved socialism and communism would be behind the largest genocides in human history (responsible for over 94 million deaths across the planet.) About half the planet tried socialism/communism and not a single place has been a successful society. Communism = society killer (unless you're inside as a politician.) Nothing in the history of the World has created more deaths than communism. Here is its death toll:
65 million in the People's Republic of China
20 million in the Soviet Union
2 million in Cambodia
2 million in North Korea
1.7 million in Ethiopia
1.5 million in Afghanistan
1 million in the Eastern Bloc
1 million in Vietnam
150,000 in Latin America
10,000 deaths "resulting from actions of the international Communist movement and Communist parties not in power
So what is the death toll of Capitalism?
@@SefirothPHCapitalism is not a perfect system either. But it sure caused a lot less death than communism. Here are the deaths caused by communism Worldwide.
65 million in the People's Republic of China
20 million in the Soviet Union
2 million in Cambodia
2 million in North Korea
1.7 million in Ethiopia
1.5 million in Afghanistan
1 million in the Eastern Bloc
1 million in Vietnam
150,000 in Latin America
10,000 deaths "resulting from actions of the international Communist movement and Communist parties not in power
@@fmartin09 What is the source and why are these deaths attributed to Communism? You wouldn't attribute every single death inside or caused by a Capitalist country to be a death that Capitalism itself is responsible for, would you?
And then they cut his hands off before burying him in an unmarked grave so he couldn't be easily identified. It was decades before his grave was found and his identity was confirmed.
My mom's uncle who died few years ago from old age was under the Che's forces in the war (dont remember what forces or what war) what I do remember him say was that the che killed uncle's best friend in front of everyone just to set an example.
I want to add about Che Guevara. I compared him with don Quixote of the 20th century.Che Guevara was this philosophy is Messianic desire to help the vast majority of people .That is why he deliberately sacrificed personal interests for the sake of their goals. We do not find in the world a similar example, when a person who is at the pinnacle of power leaves everything and goes in search of revolutionary adventure where the chances to win almost was not. It's a Firefly that will remain forever. Well, maybe mother Teresa, who gave themselves to the sick and orphans. Fifty years have passed since the death of Che Guevara, and his name hovers over the earth like a living radio wave .The reason is simple and old as the world itself: heroism, unselfishness, and high principles continue to attract people, in spite all the "collapse of hope". The life of the individual is a million times more than all the property of the richest man on earth." ( Che Guevara).
wise words.
There is a difference between a man who sacrifices himself for the greater good and a monster who reveled in bloodshed to the point where he leaves his country, now subdued by a new murderous dictator to find more people to kill, then begs for his life when he realizes that he has met his match.
I found his Bolivian Diaries tedious to read. There seemed to be an emphasis on food deprivation as opposed to the espousal of the terms of the revolution, which he thought Bolivia would be the eventual crucible. I rescued the book, which was being disposed of by the University of Auckland. It remains on my bookshelf as a testament to the failure of Marxist adventurism, a tragedy of misguided principles where food rather than weaponry determined his eventual demise.
How is it a testament to the failure of Marxist adventurism? All it is is a testament to bad luck an American colonialism cause they’re the ones who really caught Che and had him killed
@@Saber23 ...Marxism is a failed system, but if you wish to support it in all it's forms, then I guess it's a free country. Wait a minute, did I just say that? I live in the beautiful South Pacific, I don't know where you live, and neither do I care.
@@juliusschwencke142 Umm...okay I don’t know whether or not the South Pacific is free or where in the South Pacific you live and since your clearly getting angry and offended by someone questioning your views I’ll try asking again how exactly is the book “The Bolivia Diaries” a testament to how Marxism is a failed system? And before you make any more assumptions I don’t support Marxism in any form I mean sure I can respect people like Marx and Che but that doesn’t mean I agree with them so once again I ask you this question just out of curiosity to what makes you think this way (BTW freedom is an empty and subjective term that means different things to different people)
@@Saber23 ..read the book, if you're that interested.
@@juliusschwencke142 I have and all it showed was the struggles Che and his group went through before they were caught it’s not some eye opening expose of Marxism and this shows you don’t even believe what your saying yourself and that you have no real argument
Where are your sources?
"we discover the man behind the meth...."
what?
We discover the one who knocks
@@tinycockjock1967 Ahaha brilliant reference.
Heisenberg