Bill,
Batista, well I would spell it with a R and D on the end was one of the most hated leaders in modern history second next to Hitler. I did not say that conditions were anything other than bad in Cuba I said that it was infinitely preferable to capitalism under Batista. Castro had fundamental flaws on certain issues and rejected any compromises or any form of free enterprise. Had he been a bit more liberal then things would have been vastly different.
America has its fair share of poverty and problems all is not rosy. Things could and should be better. The same applies with the UK.