Castro Steps Down

[Cruisingdad]

Just heard on CNN that Castro has stepped down. WOW! Hopefully changes will come...

- CD

[PBzeer]

That means he is either dying soon, or is totally incapacitated. Supreme High Mucky-Mucks don't retire

[Cruisingdad]

Of course, I will get a lot of PM's on this, but as many here know how I feel, I will say it anyways:

GOOD FREAKING RIDDANCE. MAKE SURE THEY BURY YOU IN YOUR SWIM TRUNKS CUZ IT IS GONA BE HOT WHERE YOU ARE GOING!!

- CD

[billyruffn]

Easy Dad, watch the BP...

He's just a feeble old gentleman who, although somewhat politically misguided, hasn't personally shot anyone in years.

[Johnrb]

Here is a comment from another blog - which I will happily plagiarize:

Say what you want about the old commie bastard but what man hasn't dreamed of ruling a tropical island full of beautiful women, the world's best cigars, and damn fine rum with an iron fist for half a century ?

Good riddance.

[LarryandSusanMacDonald]

Hey, and Musharif (SP?) lost the election in Pakistan. Now if Bush would just resign...three for three! Great day! And it's only Tuesday - what wonders will the rest of the week hold?

[canadianseamonkey]

Nothing will change with his brother in power.....maybe a revolt. Do you think the U.S. will actually lift the sanctions? Not for a long time, if ever.

The devil in this world is Bush, not Castro. At least Casto admits leading a communist country.

You gotta wonder what the Cubans are thinking at this point.

[TassieBloke]

Where is Cardiacpaul?

I am sure the Cuban is gonna have something to say about this...

[billyruffn]

Cruising Dad,

Perhaps it's time to move this thread over to "Off Topic" as some of the comments are not of "General Interest", and have nothing to do with sailing.

[sck5]

I have heard his brother raul who is now in charge is an alcoholic. Makes me think there has to be a power behind the throne somewhere if he really is drunk all the time. We can hope that when the old man dies there will be a power struggle that might provide an opening for real change.

Canadians say it is a great place to cruise. My brother went fishing there during the time when it was OK for US citizens to go - said it was fantastic. I would really love for them to kick out the govt. and get a new one.