One of the first images that strikes you in Nicaragua, is that of Augusto Sandino. On murals, on posters, and as in the photo above, silhoutted against the sky on the highest point in the city of Managua. This silhouette actually marks the spot where Sandino was assassinated by Somoza's national guard, allowing Somoza to establish himself (and later his sons) as corrupt dictator extraordinaire for the next 40 years.
Sandino was a revolutionary in the mold of Che Guevara or Fidel Castro...and like them, had a certain flair for oration. I found this (fairly emotive!) quote addressed to US troops in Nicaragua:
"Come on you pack of drug fiends, come on and murder us on our own land. I am waiting for you on my feet at the head of my patriotic soldiers, and I don't care how many of you there are. You should know that when this happens, the destruction of your mighty power will make the Capitol shake in Washington, and your blood will redden the white dome that crowns the famous White House where you plot your crimes."
3 comments:
Not sure Obama quoted that last week
Think you might be right...!
Sandino sounds like a dude... boo to Samoza though. I kinda want to make a joke about spicy vegetable triangluar tasty things but not sure its right (or funny), hmm...
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