In reply to:

to Fidel, the dreaded Hydra of nearby Cuba.

Ah yes, Cuba. Like Vietnam, Cuba committed the unforgiveable sin. She embarrassed the United States, a crime for which she must be punished until the end of time, or at least until Cuba is once again run by La Cosa Nostra as it was in the good old days of Bautista. Still, you've inspired me wih a great Christmas gift idea - a humidor full of the finest Havanas for Jesse Helms.