christo-f Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Castro Resigns as President Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1714313,00.html (HAVANA)—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 will not aspire or accept, the post of President of the Council of State and Commander in Chief," read a letter signed by Castro published quietly overnight without advance warning in the online edition of the Communist Party daily Granma. The new National Assembly is meeting for first time Sunday since January elections to pick the governing Council of State, including the presidency Castro holds. There had been wide speculation about whether he would accept a nomination for reelection to that post or retire. The 81-year-old Castro's overnight announcement effectively ends his rule of almost 50 years over Cuba, positioning his 76-year-old brother Raul for permanent succession to the presidency. He succeeded what, something like 10 different US presidents? He will hand power to his brother Raul. Yay for Nepotism! What's for the future in land of Rum, Change or more of the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawood Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 control the mic like Fidel Castro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Personally as a Cuban made here I would like to tell Castro 'besar mi culo' but supposedly the Cubans still there adore the man. I've still got cousins and close familia there so iuno to be happy he's gone or that his prick of a brother will fuck things up worse than Che or Castro ever did. Cubanos speak up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qawee Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 He will hand power to his brother Raul. Yay for Nepotism! Cuba's Parliament will probably elect a different president on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KRYLON2~ Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 hopefully the new pres will get along with the us so i can get some of those cigars. also is this a good thing or bad thing for cubans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACashRefund Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Not much is gonna change if Raul is in power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelofdeath Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 some cuban should assassinate the whole family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Feast Island Man Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 cuba's gonna do a chinese-style half step to capitalism over the next few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarGeneral710 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I'm not trying to be funny, but is he still alive? y would they announce something like that around 3 am...something does not add up. I think he died and they wont say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christo-f Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Maybe, is there any footage of him since the announcement that proves the date? Usually they wouldn't announce the passing until some one has been maneuvered into place for power..., much alike the situation when Arrafat died. TBH, I know sweet FA about Cuba and hoped I'd learn something by starting this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loc Dogg Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 cuba's gonna do a chinese-style half step to capitalism over the next few years yea, i heard the same shit. apparently, they are fascinated with how the chinese have been able to do so and boost their economy tenfold. i expect shit to remain the same till a few years after castro is dead and gone. only then do i think that true change will come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christo-f Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Any links to where you've heard/read this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Pubes Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 some cuban should assassinate the whole family whew, that's some pent up animosity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 SHOCKING NEWS! Raul Castro swept the election. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christo-f Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 And there you have it, history doesn't determine the future.....Fidel does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Well, could it really have gone any other way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Feast Island Man Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 wasn't he the only candidate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 What a joke. He must have REALLY wanted his big brother's parking spot near the front door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slay Thy Douche Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 worse day of my life, hopefully the embargo wont end, because then thousands of americans, canadians who left to cuba to seek political asylum will have to return. Raul Castro won't be that good of a replacement, especially since lacking political experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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