I think he does admire the Castros; look at what he stated about China - about how they are able to "get more things done". I believe he, like his father, admire dictators because they are in control and JT would like nothing better than to have that kind of control. Problem is we're a democracy so that kinda puts a kink on things.
JMHO
Our 'democracy' was watered down at best and it is diminishing by the year. We need referendums to give the country back to the people.