Castro Resigns Cuban Presidency

[Team Infidel]

This would be great if true.

Castro Resigns Cuban Presidency photo
HAVANA (AP) - Ailing leader Fidel Castro resigned as Cuba's president from nearly a half-century early Tuesday, saying in a letter published in online official media that he would not accept a new term when the newly elected parliament meets on Sunday. "I will not aspire nor accept - I repeat I...

 

[Sevens]

Let's hope it is.....

 

[A Can of Man]

It doesn't matter if it is. His word will still be absolute.

 

[Team Infidel]

only until he is dead....

 

[A Can of Man]

It's the only real way a powerful dictator resigns.

 

[Team Infidel]

i think he is too far gone health wise to do much good anyways

 

[The Other Guy]

I've got a feeling that there may eventually be a democracy, but they enjoy their independence from the rest of the world. And they really aren't big fans of the US...

 

[Team Infidel]

it is going to take another generation

 

[Cdt Matteo]

It is, he did resign. But his brother is taking over.
Well, atleast he had an okay run: defeated Batista and made a much better country than that evil Batista. Ups and downs, not so bad for a small island communist country.

 

[The Other Guy]

So that's who's taking over...

 

[mmarsh]

I am surprised 5.56 isn't here yet, there must be one hell of a party going on in South Florida.

 

[Del Boy]

The unfolding of history is such an exciting matter. I love history in the making.

 

[Team Infidel]

I am surprised 5.56 isn't here yet, there must be one hell of a party going on in South Florida.

that's why he isn't here..lol