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> In 2017, President Donald Trump accused Cuba of perpetrating unspecified attacks causing these symptoms. Although the attacks were hearsay, immediate politic

> In 2017, President Donald Trump accused Cuba of perpetrating unspecified attacks causing these symptoms. Although the attacks were hearsay, immediate political actions were taken against Cuban diplomats who were likely working to lift the embargo: > In August 2017, the United States expelled two Cuban diplomats in response to the illnesses. Despite zero evidence, Cuba was rapidly blamed in gross political fashion: > In October 2017, U.S. President Donald Trump said that "I do believe Cuba's responsible. I do believe that", going on to say "And it's a very unusual attack, as you know. But I do believe Cuba is responsible." Why would Cuba jeopardize its warming relationship with the US? This is textbook propaganda.

jjcon 5y ago
> So, we only began hearing reports when Trump was in office, allowing for a significant planning period. You are alleging a massive intergovernmental conspiracy, created up by Trump just so he can have some cover to strengthen restrictions on Cuba? No, the US doesn’t need a conspiracy to do that, they can just do it unilaterally. There are dozens of families that have been affected by these attacks, with varying levels of government experience, from multiple countries, investigated by multiple governments, independent panels, contractors and health professionals. It would take conspiracy on a massive scale to get everyone on the same page… all to do something that can be done without conspiracy and at the snap of a finger. That is hilariously ridiculous, not a single chance that is the case.
- tediousdemise 5y ago
  The only conspiracy here is that targeted microwave beams are zapping people’s brains. Holding a security clearance and being the under the constant threat of fine and imprisonment for unauthorized disclosure makes keeping national secrets trivial. Many ambassadors and politicians are required to hold security clearances.

jjcon 5y ago

> So, we only began hearing reports when Trump was in office, allowing for a significant planning period. You are alleging a massive intergovernmental conspiracy, created up by Trump just so he can have some cover to strengthen restrictions on Cuba? No, the US doesn’t need a conspiracy to do that, they can just do it unilaterally. There are dozens of families that have been affected by these attacks, with varying levels of government experience, from multiple countries, investigated by multiple governments, independent panels, contractors and health professionals. It would take conspiracy on a massive scale to get everyone on the same page… all to do something that can be done without conspiracy and at the snap of a finger. That is hilariously ridiculous, not a single chance that is the case.

tediousdemise 5y ago
The only conspiracy here is that targeted microwave beams are zapping people’s brains. Holding a security clearance and being the under the constant threat of fine and imprisonment for unauthorized disclosure makes keeping national secrets trivial. Many ambassadors and politicians are required to hold security clearances.