The Cuban Liberation Handbook
By Joshua Hatuey Marti
Table of Contents
Note from the Author:
Overview of the book:
Preface
Cuba Chapter 1
Cuba Chapter 2
Cuba Chapter 3
Cuba Chapter 4
Cuba Chapter 5
Endnotes
Note from the Author:
The main premise of the book is that totalitarian regimes are particularly vulnerable when an adversary offers monetary incentives to all who cooperate in their overthrow. A communist government, which includes Cuba, owns the vast majority of the nation’s assets. Millions of people now languish in the grip of these regimes while an important tool for their deliverance remains unused. Throughout the ages monetary incentives in war have proven exceptionally effective. In short, pay the liberators with the spoils of war.
This is applicable to nearly all totalitarian regimes throughout the world now and in the future. It is time we dusted off this most effective weapon from the past and used it.
This book is a work of fiction. It is in no way intended to incite any U.S. citizen to break U.S. law. Please refer to U.S Neutrality Law, see http://cuban-exile.com/doc_101-125/doc0123.html. The author gives his permission to any person who wishes to copy, distribute, change, modify or add to this work. The author is not responsible for said changes. A copy of the original manuscript can be found at http://thecubanliberationhandbook.com
Joshua Hatuey Marti
The Author
Overview of the book:
Cuban ex-patriots publish and distribute a schedule listing dates, times and places where rescue ships will be stationed off the Cuban coasts to pick up Cuban escapees.
The United States allows Cuban refugees to set up a permanent Free Cuban Sector within its Guantanamo Naval Base located in Cuba.
Only military age men willing to serve in the Free Cuban Armed Forces are allowed to emigrate to Free Cuba at Guantanamo, until the sector can be adequately defended by the Free Cubans themselves. Then arrangements for their families would be made.
For two years the Free Cubans build and train their army largely with US aid and the proceeds from the sale of stock in the Free Cuban Armed Forces Corporation. On or about October 1, 2018 Castro provokes a military confrontation.
The Free Cubans distribute a flyer declaring independence from Communist Cuba. The flyer outlines the new government constitution and offers monetary incentives to all who serve the new revolution.
The Free Cuban Armed Forces break out of Guantanamo and invade Cuba.
Preface
This story is different from any book you have yet read.
It is a prophetic parable: a blueprint for coming events in fictional form.
It is a reminder of something you already know, that you are the beneficiary of the blessings of liberty bought and paid for with the blood and treasure of those who have gone before.
It is your call to purchase those blessings for future generations.
Your first step on that path is to read this story.
The Cuban Liberation Handbook
Chapter 1
Ciego de Avila.
October 1, 2018 “L” Day or Liberation Day 7:21 AM
Jose sat and read the flyer that seemed to magically appear, plastered all around the town overnight. The ‘Committee for the Defense of the Revolution’ neighborhood watch groups, the CDR’s, were busily tearing them down. These local watchdogs for the Communist Party served as brutal vigilantes for their far more brutal masters in Havana. They were the embodiment of Big Brother on a neighborhood level. Most people who wanted to see the flyer had only to pick one out of the trash. What the CDR’s lacked for in intelligence however, they made up for in malevolence. Jose continued reading:
A blueprint for victory in Cuba
Plan of compensation for freedom fighters in Cuba.
Outline: All who participate in active resistance in the war to free Cuba will be compensated with a share of all land, buildings, holdings, equipment, licensing and assets of any kind held by the Cuban Government.
Authority of use: Any entity who will adopt this plan in its entirety is authorized to implement it.
Assets held by Communist Government: After the war, these assets will be the property of the Free Cuban Armed Forces and its shareholders. All war debt and expenses incurred by the Free Cuban Armed Forces (FCAF) will be honored and paid by new Cuban Government.
Immunity: Immunity from prosecution for acts committed prior to the rebellion will be granted to all persons who join in active resistance at the first practicable moment.
Varying shares to the participants:
Each fighter will be awarded points based upon his join date, wounds received, days spent in actual combat and special awards for heroic conduct or effectiveness, sacrifices made etc… These shares will be adjudicated by an impartial tribunal with no conflicting interests. The status of the person before the war will have no bearing on the shares he is to be awarded. All people should be confident that if they join and are effective, they will be compensated without consideration of their past.
Bonus shares: These shares will be given out for especially effective service. They will be based upon the percent that the service rendered contributed to the success of the entire revolution. For example, let’s say the commander of the FAR Central army were to support the Free Cubans and that he and his forces were to fight against the Communists. He would be eligible for special bonus shares. If his acts were judged by the tribunal to be 10% responsible for the ultimate victory then he would receive 10% of all the spoils of the war.
Local Control: Local forces who are first to take the initiative and seize control of towns, areas, provinces or strategic points etc… will be compensated by receiving the entirety of the assets of that controlled area.
Join dates: Date and time will be noted for those joining active resistance. Recruits may join either by signing up with authorized personnel or taking up arms against the local communist forces in an action that can be proven to an investigative panel convened at a later time. For example: if a Cuban joins two weeks after the start of hostilities he would be entitled to shares won after his join date. He would not be entitled to shares won previous to his start date. If it is determined that the war for Cuba was effectively forty percent won by his start date he would only be entitled to shares won after that date.
Example: If a local communist commander joins at the first practicable moment, leads his men to fight for the resistance, produces an especially effective service (such as controlling a sector, road or rail juncture or bridges that the resistance forces may need) he would be entitled to a special share of the spoils war. If his services prove to be judged 1.7% responsible for victory in the war, then his compensation package would consist of: 1. Amnesty for all crimes committed prior to his joining the resistance except murder unless pardoned by the new President. 2. His future protection and security provided for by the government if desired. 3. His normal shares as given out to all members of the FCAF. 4. 1.7% of all spoils of the war. 5. His share of the entire area controlled by his efforts. This is applicable to Civilian and Soldier alike all the way up to the highest politburo member.
Castro: There will be a $10 million reward to the person or persons responsible for the killing or capture of Raul Castro or the current head of the Communist Cuban government. They will also be entitled to all of the rewards mentioned above. They will enjoy the protection of the Free Cuban Armed Forces. Anyone who is found guilty of ordering or assisting in this Patriot’s execution or mistreatment will be executed along with the entire c
hain of command. This act will be considered unpardonable and the sentence not revocable in any way.
In the case of his capture this Patriot has the necessary authority to pass the sentence of death upon any enemy persons to be carried out by FCAF forces as immediately as is feasible.i
Treatment of prisoners: The resistance will adhere to strict conformity to the Geneva Conventions. These people are our brothers. No prisoners will be mistreated in any way. If adequate treatment cannot be given to prisoners they will be paroled and released if they agree to not participate in the war for the duration. We look forward to recruiting on a voluntary basis as many as we can to our ranks.
Conduct: All Freedom Fighters will be held accountable for their acts toward combatants and non-combatants alike. No abuse of power will be tolerated. All Cuban civilians will be compensated for any supplies or services provided to the resistance.
Communist Soldiers: Soldiers who give themselves up without any injuries to our forces will be paid their salaries owed to them by their government. They will have the option to join the resistance or simply go home if it is located within liberated territory. They will be fed or assisted by our forces in their travels. Qualifying Communist Soldiers who lay down their arms will be given free immigration to the United States along with their immediate family.
Change of Constitution: New government will adopt and abide by the current constitution of the United States as it now stands with the exception of amendment 17- Senators shall be elected per original constitution. All articles in the constitution may be changed in the future as afforded by the constitution except alterations affecting the compensation received by the Free Cuban Armed Forces.
Payment of debt: The new government shall honor payment of all debts incurred by the Free Cuban Armed Forces. The new Cuban Government shall repay all expenses borne by the United States or other allied countries.
Exception for Murder: All individuals convicted of first degree murder will be executed barring a Presidential pardon.
Fliers: Any and all persons distributing this flier will be compensated. Compensation for this service will vary depending upon risk taken by the distributor. All persons who suffer penalties because of this or any other activity in sympathy with the revolution will be compensated.
For a complete copy of FCAF compensation guidelines visit CubanLiberationHandbook.com
Message from President Joshua Marti
Commander in Chief - Free Cuban Armed Forces
By the Grace of Almighty God Free Cuban Forces stand again on Cuban Soil. The hour of our redemption is here. Our battle lines are rolling forward. Now is the time for you to rise and strike. In memory of your God and Religion, Strike! For your Freedom and Peace to be won, Strike! For our wives and children, for future generations and in the name of your sacred dead, Strike! Let no heart be faint. Let every arm be steeled. The divine guidance of God leads the way. We shall follow in his name to righteous victory over the forces of evil.ii
Jose was reading this latest flyer and eating his breakfast of oranges just like every stinking day that he could remember. Over forty years ago his Grandfather had the foresight to plant fruit bearing trees within weeks of finding out that Fidel’s well-disguised ideology was Communism. Though Grandpa said it with typical Cuban wit and humor his meaning was clear. When Communists take over people starve.
Ten years ago when the old man was still alive he would joke “Before the Revolution the signs at the zoo read - PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS. In the eighties they changed the signs to read - PLEASE DO NOT EAT THE ANIMAL FOOD. In the nineties they changed it again to read - PLEASE DO NOT EAT THE ANIMALS.”
Now, in this new century that old joke was no longer funny to Jose. Now it only filled him with determination for the fight ahead.
Thank goodness citrus grew like pesky weeds around his house or they would all starve. His friend appeared in his broken down doorway and barked at him in a hoarse whisper, “Jose, bring your oranges and come with me…get the other flyers and come! NOW!!” Miguel grabbed Jose by his arm and dragged him out and down the crumbling concrete steps. Jose’s sister grabbed the secret stash of contraband literature and gave it to her brother as the two walked toward the street. On top of the stack was a flyer that was so wrinkled that it looked as though it was balled up and flattened out. The top of the flyer was ripped and the header was missing but the flyer went on to say
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On July 1st ocean rescues of Cuban exiles will commence. The exiles will be transferred to the U.S Naval Base at Guantanamo to the free Cuban sector. Only Cuban men who are qualified and wish to serve in the Free Cuban Armed Forces will be allowed to remain on Free Cuban Soil. All others will be sent back to Communist Cuba. Requirements for service: Males between the ages of 18 to 45 years old. Good physical condition, literate and willing to serve in Free Cuban Forces for 4 years. All others will not be picked up or will be repatriated to Communist Cuba.
Rescue Ships Schedule and Dates.
Generally, rescue ships will be anchored 22 km directly away from listed Cuban sites in international waters. All rescue ships will have a red flashing light that will be visible from shore. The boat will flash the red signal light if it is available to rescue additional Cuban men. It will flash a yellow light if it is full or not available. Some exceptions to that will be the outlying islands where they will be visible only from the outlying island considered Cuban soil. If you do not see the ship’s red signal light you are advised not to attempt an escape. You should never venture further from land than you can safely return to it, should the need arise. Ships may not remain on station during bad weather.
Rescue Ship Schedule
Havana Province Year Round Year Round
Mariel Every Monday Every Monday
Playa Baracoa Every Tuesday Every Tuesday
Marina Hemingway Every Wednesday Every Wednesday
La Habana Harbor Entrance Continuous Continuous
Bahia de la Habana Every Thursday Every Thursday
Santa Maria del Mar Every Friday Every Friday
Guanabo Every Saturday Every Saturday
Santacruz del Norte Every Sunday Every Sunday
Guantanamo Province
Guantanamo Naval Base - Check in at harbor entrance
Santiago de Cuba 22 km from harbor entrance Year round odd days only starting
Soon they were at Miguel’s broken down hovel near the fetid stream called San Diego Creek. He carefully pulled the earphone jack from the small radio, which was tuned to voice of freedom radio station. This was the first time they had not taken turns listening through the earpiece at the lowest volume possible to preserve the batteries. It had finally started. The long awaited conflict between the refugees at Guantanamo and the Communist Cuban government had begun. The relatively small rebel force residing at the Free Cuban sector of the American Naval Base at Guantanamo had broken out of the base within the first few hours of the conflict. ‘A small invasion force probably’, thought Jose ‘but enough of one to risk it all on’. The last chance at liberation came and went long before they were born. This chance would not pass them by. They would not live out their lives as slaves of the state and die as old drunken beggars after all. They knew exactly what to do. They were clear on their course of action ever since the “Rescue Ships Schedule” flier fell into their hands two years ago. They decided not to flee. They would stay and fight when the time came and they prepared as best they could.
The elderly voice of Joshua Marti came on and they turned up the volume.
“This Free Cuban republic and our good brothers to the north of us, the United States, are linked together in this great cause of freedom. Even though ninety nine percent of our beloved Isle is now held in the grip of a dark and evil foe we will not falter or fail in our duty to fight it, whatever the cost. The strength and power of our loving Father flows through us to conquer these forces of Satan and bring the blessings of liberty to all Cubans, born and unborn. In the end w
e will be judged and rewarded by that same Father for the efforts we have made to do his will on earth.”
“The time when the blood of Cuban patriots can be spilled with impunity is over. No Free Cuban will go down without a fight.
We will fight these forces of evil in the hills and city streets. We will fight them in the air and on the sea. We will give them battle on our endless highways and cane fields. In countless small, terrible fights and great offensives. We will never, never stop. Wherever there beats a heart that yearns for freedom, there the fight will be. The prayers of millions strengthen us in our struggle. In God’s good time our ancient Island will breathe free again. Until then, it is up to us to do all we can do to fulfill our God given duty.”
A group of eight young men now trickled into Miguel’s room to discuss a plan that had been incubating for years. By 10AM on that hot October morning eight young men grew to twelve as they again gathered one block south of the police station. Each one carried a knife. As a ruse Jose escorted Miguel across the street while Miguel feigned extreme pain from a broken arm. The others waited in the shadows across the street. With fatalistic dread Jose paused and looked up the steps at the solid gloomy door of the police station.
Jose helped the moaning Miguel up the steps. The door was locked which was unusual for this time of day. Jose hoped it was not a precaution because of the invasion. They had to catch the police unawares if their plan would succeed. The sergeant on duty heard them approach and opened the door two seconds after Jose tried the knob. The door opened swiftly and there stood the sergeant on watch. Jose instantly recognized the sergeant as a man named Garza, a short stocky, powerfully built man. He wore glasses with thick black frames and a white patch made of gauze over his left eye. It was hard to tell if he wore the patch directly on his eye or if it was attached to the lens itself. Everyone knew Garza loved the feel of a heavy piece of black hose in his hand. While dealing with prisoners he was never without it. He quickly came to love the power that torture imparted to him over the tortured. A mean, sadistic communist through and through. He was a man whom everyone in this section of the city feared and despised for years. He was an institution of evil in and of himself. . Jose instantly knew there would be no reasoning with this animal. No surrender and no mercy for him if he was unsuccessful and he could give none to this monster if he was successful. In that small moment as the door opened and Garza looked at Miguel with contempt and anger. Jose sensed Garza was alone in the front office. The policeman started to utter his last insult “Get the …”. Jose grabbed the knife from his waistband and thrust it home through Garza’s right carotid artery and on through the back of his neck. The force of the attack sent both men back through the doorway glancing off of the wall next to the door and onto a row of heavy wooden chairs. The chairs scattered and overturned in a loud screeching crash. Jose brought the knife up and the whole side of the torturer’s neck was laid open. Out of the corner of his eye Jose thought he saw Garza’s hand reach down for his holster as he plunged the knife home again, half stabbing half sawing at his opponents throat. Another hand beat Garza to his Makarov 9 millimeter. Miguel tore at the smooth brown leather flap covering the handguniii and pulled at the strap that lifted the gun out of the holster. Miguel chambered a round finding one had already been loaded in the barrel. With a click the wasted round was sent tumbling through space and onto the floor. He checked the safety button then heard the unmistakable sound of a chair being moved across the floor in another room. A voice called out “what the?… Garza?.” But Garza now lay nearly motionless on his back looking wide eyed at the ceiling as though he saw the demons of Hell coming to claim his evil soul. The only sign of life was the gruesome sound of his lungs laboring through a butchered neck.
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