Social media is pouncing on on the death of Fidel Castro in which he appears to gloss over the former Cuban dictator’s polarizing brand of Soviet-style communism with the phrase “While a controversial figure …â€
Castro’s death was announced on Cuban state television early Saturday. He was 90 years old.
In the statement, Trudeau said “it is with deep sorrow that I learned today of the death of Cuba’s longest serving President.â€
He went on to say that, “While a controversial figure, both Mr. Castro’s supporters and detractors recognized his tremendous dedication and love for the Cuban people who had a deep and lasting affection for ‘el Comandante.’â€
The popular Twitter hashtag started trending on Saturday afternoon as thousands applied the Prime Minister’s phrasing to other controversial characters – both real and imagined – ranging from Osama bin Laden to Darth Vader to Genghis Khan.
While Darth Vader did have his detractors he did create millions of jobs with his innovative infrastructure projects
— Scott McKenzie (@jpsmack8)
"While a controversial figure, John WIlkes Boothe will be remembered as a lover of the theatre"
— Mark Johnson (@MW_Johnson1)
“Today we say goodbye to Mr. Mussolini, the former Italian prime minister best known for his competent train-management.â€
— J.J. McCullough (@JJ_McCullough)
Vlad the Impaler, a leader who, in the face of adversity, showed us all how to really stick to it.
— Craig Cooper (@craigrcooper)
Through his innovations in bio-chemistry, logistics and agriculture, Pablo Escobar revolutionized his field. May he RIP.
— Richard Ciano (@richardciano)
I am grieving over the loss of Sauron and his vision of a united Middle Earth and social justice for all Orcs
— Josh Hood (@ncpack2010)
" my sympathies on the passing of Bernie Madoff,he saw opportunity on the faces of every person he met "
— Peter Nelson (@RedTory1)
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