Cuba and US Politics

[El Rey De Pollo]

Means nothing right now.

The big difference will come when he passes and some young semi-communist takes over (like foreign minister Perez Roque). This will be the end of Cuba as we know it. We're talking McDonalds, KFC, Starbucks and 10 million American cruiseship tourists in sneakers and ballcaps in the streets of Havana.

I have nothing against Americans, but I fear Cuba will turn into just another Puerto Rico or Bahamas when they are one day allowed to travel to Cuba.

I hope Raul makes it to a 100.

Castro's brother as president?

[Jon32]

Castro's brother as president?

[Organicgrowth]

Master Yoda,

You are right about the allies in south america: it makes for very interesting viewing... I agree that the USA can nolonger just barge in...

Regards, Havanaman

[Master Yoda]

It is still very possible though that nothing will even happen for the first 5-10 yrs.

Don't forget cuba now have allies in south america that will be willing to stand up and back the revolution. I don't think the US and just barge in like that.

[Enigma84]

Shit, I bet someone will create a tourist route to take in all the sights!

Regards,

Havanaman

Shhh think positively dude.

So do we want communism to die in Cuba?

Because if it does this horror may come try.

Castro has done good to fend of the feminazis from coming over and throw a shit party.

I just wish I knew which direction things are going in.

[Organicgrowth]

I guess he does not have long now. At his age the risks of surgery, indeed the recovery time and complications, all go to mean a greater vulnerability.

The question remains about post Castro Cuba. I do hope that this lovely nation does not become a pseudo-USA state. As sad as it is I feel that that is exactly what will happen. Just think about it: a satellite sex prison, a satellite illegal prison and base of US victimisation and torture just a short flight from the main land..... Can you imagine all those lovely chicas becoming "American Women"....

Shit, I bet someone will create a tourist route to take in all the sights!

Regards, Havanaman

[Java Man]

From yahoo News and CNN.com 1/15/2007

"Castro reportedly in grave condition

MADRID, Spain - Ailing Cuban leader
Fidel Castro is in "very grave" condition after three failed operations and complications from an intestinal infection, a Spanish newspaper said Tuesday.

The newspaper El Pais cited two unnamed sources from the Gregorio Maranon hospital in the Spanish capital of Madrid. The facility employs surgeon Jose Luis Garcia Sabrido, who flew to Cuba in December to treat the 80-year-old Castro.

In a report published on its Web site, El Pais said: "A grave infection in the large intestine, at least three failed operations and various complications have left the Cuban dictator, Fidel Castro, laid up with a very grave prognosis."

Cuba has released little information on Castro's condition since he temporarily ceded power in July to his brother, Defense Minister Raul Castro, until he could recover from emergency intestinal surgery, prompting much speculation and rumor in the country and around the world.

El Pais' report, which could not immediately be confirmed, was a rare detailed description from a major media outlet about Castro's condition.

The U.S. government had speculated that Castro could suffer from cancer — a supposition denied by Sabrido. Some U.S. doctors believed Castro was suffering from diverticular disease, which can cause bleeding in the lower intestine, especially in people over 60. In severe cases, emergency surgery may be required.

That idea was supported by El Pais, which reported that its sources said Castro had suffered a bout of the disease.

"In the summer, the Cuban leader bled abundantly in the intestine," El Pais reported. "This adversity led him to the operating table, according to the medical sources. His condition, moreover, was aggravated because the infection spread and caused peritonitis, the inflammation of the membrane that covers the digestive organs."

El Pais said that in December, when Garcia Sabrido visited, Castro had an abdominal wound that was leaking more than a pint of fluids a day, causing "'a severe loss of nutrients." The Cuban leader was being fed intravenously, the report said.

A statement attributed to Castro was released on New Year's Eve saying his recovery was "far from being a lost battle."

Cuban officials told visiting U.S. lawmakers last month that Castro does not have cancer or a terminal illness and will eventually return to public life, although it was not clear whether he would return to the same kind of absolute control as before."

[Enigma84]

After Castro dies, How much do you think Cuba is going to change? There are some claiming there is going a big change and some claiming there will be very little (if any) change. Do you think Castro's death is going to make much difference?

[DoomBringer321]

According to http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061129/...ca/cuba_castro
several thousands of intellectuals will go to Cuba to celebrate the ailling leaders birthday, yet I wonder if this will have a tightning or loosening effect on the mongering activity on the Island, there is also speculation that Castro is suffering from a cancer that has no cure and will likely not live beyond 2007.
I wonder what the members of the Cuba board think of this.

Peace out.

[Man Europe]

[QUOTE=Chingon]Fidel to undergo intestinal surgery and has handed power over to his brother Raul according to statement read on Cuban TV tonight.

[PincheCabron]

Maybe Raul is not very popular - but a lot more popular than Mr.Bush and his cuban mercenarios from Florida.

When US troops come to Cuba the will have their new Vietnam and Irak.

And when Fidel Castro dies another maximo leader will come and defend the revolution, and thats a lot better than coca colonialism.

Have fun.

W.B.

Well it looks like an interesting new year may be coming up in Cuba. Whether it's good or bad we'll see it unfold soon enough. Raul will probably try to follow the chinese model. Open up the cuban market and give the people more power to control their economic destiny. Yet keep a lid on any attempts for reform in any governmental electoral process. Of course keep the police state and socialismo intact. The big question is how will the cuban populace react.

[Organicgrowth]

It would seem the old dog may well return to power... Still, 80 years is avery long time in South America...

Regards, Havanaman


http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/...537248,00.html

Happy Birthday For Leader
Updated: 07:46, Sunday August 13, 2006

Fidel Castro was sitting up, walking, talking and even working ahead of his 80th birthday today, according to the Cuban Communist Party's newspaper.
Despite the optimistic assessment, it is thought unlikely Castro will make a public appearance to celebrate the landmark becuse of his current poor health.
The Cuban leader temporarily ceded his powers to his brother Raul two weeks ago.
The official newspaper Granma carried its most optimistic report since intestinal surgery forced Castro to step aside.
Meanwhile, his close friend and political ally, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, said he would be visiting.
"I'll take him a nice gift, a good cake, and we'll be celebrating the 80 years of this great figure of America and our history," Mr Chavez said.
He also saw Castro in October 2004, two weeks after a fall that shattered the Cuban leader's kneecap and broke his right arm.
The article in the Granma newspaper was the most detailed statement Cuba's government has issued since Castro announced on July 31 that he was temporarily ceding his powers to Raul, his deputy.
The article goes on: "A friend tells ... that he could appreciate how the Chief of the Revolution, after receiving a little physical therapy, took some steps in his room and then, seated in a chair, conversed animatedly."
No official events have been for mark the birthday milestone.
Celebrations have been postponed until December 2, the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Revolutionary Armed Forces.

[Organicgrowth]

Chingon,

You are very right about Raul... he is known as a sadist, taking great pleasure from the suffering of both individuals and peoples... Unrest is sure to escalate. I wonder if I should reconsider my December trip...LOL

Regards, Havanaman

[Wet Nose]

A member of another forum that I belong to speculated that Fidel may already be DEAD. In which case, we're in unknown territory. There're lots of scores to be settled...

[Java Man]

Fidel to undergo intestinal surgery and has handed power over to his brother Raul according to statement read on Cuban TV tonight.
Fidel is 79, Raul is 75. From my trips to the island, i got the impression Raul was not very popular. there are unconfirmed reports on other boards of civil unrest in Havana, Santa Clara and Santiago.