Castro Annouces Retirement

[Bill]

In December, Mr Castro indicated that he could possibly step down in favour of a younger generation.

In the letter published on Granma's website during the middle of the night in Cuba, Mr Castro said he would not accept another term as president because of the health problems when the National Assembly meets on Sunday.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7252109.stm

[Moby]

This was expected but I really haven't been close attention to who might step into power. I don't think there are any family members that will keep the country's current form of government.

[Cat slave]

Well, its past time to lift the stupid embargo. Why are we feeding a communist
countrys monster war machine and not trading with Cuba? Isnt this the new
age of free trade???

[Kinky Jones]

Well, its past time to lift the stupid embargo. Why are we feeding a communist
countrys monster war machine and not trading with Cuba? Isnt this the new
age of free trade???

our politicians can't let by-gones be by-gones... same reason we had to get sadam and same reason some people wanna go after iran, stuff that happened long ago that people refuse to let go :(

we blame the people of a country today for what that country did decades ago

[Moby]

Well, its past time to lift the stupid embargo. Why are we feeding a communist
countrys monster war machine and not trading with Cuba? Isnt this the new
age of free trade???
We don't own the corporations in Cuba and the people that do are not donating to the administration. Only when they're giving money to our politicians can we offer them free trade.

[playboydojo]

Is anyone else impressed that of all the economic and para-military force used against this guy, it wasold age that finally ended his Presidency? I don't even like Castro, but he certainly was the little engine that endured.

You'd think Republicans would like Castro--the man works until he's 81. That would make for a great social security system, wouldn't they think?

[Moby]

Is anyone else impressed that of all the economic and para-military force used against this guy, it wasold age that finally ended his Presidency? I don't even like Castro, but he certainly was the little engine that endured.
It's true that the man has been able to hold on against all odds for a very long time. Quite impressively really. I don't approve of his tactics in any way but he did with stand a lot of pressure.

How much you wanna bet that before the week is over that someone claims that Bush liberated Castro? :)

[playboydojo]

I bet on the Giants, man. I'm good at betting. And I'd definitely bet that Bush is credited for pressuring Castro out of office. Already he's saying that he hopes this leads to democratization--and more importantly, opening up Cuba's markets. No word on when he expects democracy from the Saudis, but, one--or three--nations at a time, I suppose.

[Moby]

I bet on the Giants, man. I'm good at betting. And I'd definitely bet that Bush is credited for pressuring Castro out of office. Already he's saying that he hopes this leads to democratization--and more importantly, opening up Cuba's markets. No word on when he expects democracy from the Saudis, but, one--or three--nations at a time, I suppose.
I hope for democracy in Cuba but democracy in Saudi Arabia would be terrible for the USA. We gave into Osama Bin Laden and pulled our troops out. Now we're giving them enough weapons to keep us out and stop producing oil if they wish.

Most of the foreign fighters in Iraq come from Saudi Arabia. The money behind 9/11 and 80% of the terrorists came from Saudi Arabia.

That country needs to stay under a tight fist.