 | Castro hands power to brother during surgery| Politics Discuss Castro hands power to brother during surgery in the Current forums; Cuban President Fidel Castro was undergoing intestinal surgery and provisionally handed over power in the Communist island nation to his ... |
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08-01-2006, 04:15 AM
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#1 | | Senior Member
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Country:  | Castro hands power to brother during surgery
Cuban President Fidel Castro was undergoing intestinal surgery and provisionally handed over power in the Communist island nation to his younger brother Raul, according to a statement read on Cuban television Monday night.
Fidel Castro, 79, has led Cuba since a 1959 revolution. Raul Castro, 75, is the first vice president of the country, and as such, the designated successor to his brother.
Castro's secretary, Carlos Valenciaga, read a letter he said was from the president in which he said stress had forced him into surgery and that he would be in bed for several weeks after the operation was complete. Castro turns 80 on August 13.
Raul Castro also assumes control over the armed forces and the leadership of the Communist Party, according to the statement.
Little Havana celebrates 
The streets of Miami's Cuban-exile community erupted in excitement after news of Castro's illness spread.
People poured into the streets waving Cuban and American flags, chanting "Cuba Libre (free Cuba)." The roads were gridlocked with honking cars and fireworks lit the skies.
"It is a cause for celebration," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez, while asking residents to show some restraint and keep traffic flowing throughout the city. "We certainly don't want to hinder in any way, shape or form ... the enthusiasm we all feel."
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08-01-2006, 05:29 AM
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#2 | | Der Crewchief
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Country:  | Wont change a thing. He still has complete control over the country.
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08-01-2006, 10:11 AM
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| Like everyone in the corporate world is rubbing their hands together anticipating the return of Cuba as a whorehouse and cheap labor force. They just can't wait to debauch and exploit the country.
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08-01-2006, 11:03 AM
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Country:  | Well, I hope that when he does die, the People of Cuba can have free elections.
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08-01-2006, 06:35 PM
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#5 | | Minister of Whoopass
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Country: | If Castro dies, his brother wont be in office for long, as a potentioal coup is already brewing Im sure...
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08-01-2006, 10:00 PM
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#6 | | Hairy one of Old Judea
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Country:  | Actually Raul is considered much more moderate than Fidel Castro. I wish both of them much luck.
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08-02-2006, 12:09 AM
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#7 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | True, he is more moderate, but much less charismatic. It will be interesting to see what pans out for Cuba, but I think it may get bloody.
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08-02-2006, 09:25 AM
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Country: | Kiwimac, why do you wish Fidel Castro best of luck? The man has caused pain for Cuba ever since his revoulution in 1959. He aimed missiles toward the United States, seperated families, and dumped prisoners from his prisons in the U.S.
I hope the ******* dies!
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08-02-2006, 02:34 PM
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08-02-2006, 03:49 PM
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#10 | | the old Sage
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Country: | the whole thing is a media scam and they fell for it hook line and sinker ......... | |
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08-02-2006, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Erich the whole thing is a media scam and they fell for it hook line and sinker ......... | What was a scam? The missiles, familes, what?
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08-05-2006, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by kiwimac Actually Raul is considered much more moderate than Fidel Castro. I wish both of them much luck.
Kiwimac | What?! Are you ****ing serious?! | |
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08-05-2006, 02:36 PM
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08-05-2006, 02:42 PM
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Country: | Yea, I hope so. His entrails bursted when he digested the power... ****ing scumbag. | |
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08-05-2006, 02:45 PM
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