Castro calls for continued anti-U.S. Cuba

UPI ^ | 6/17/07 | UPI

[freedom44]

In an essay entitled "You will never have Cuba" published by the Cuban Communist Party's newspaper Granma Monday, Castro stated that U.S. efforts to overthrow him and seize power of the country will never materialize.

The 80-year-old leader reportedly continues to suffer from ill-health and has not been seen in public since last July. His manifesto, however, was signed Sunday afternoon, and he made clear in his statement that Cuba would not only retain its anti-U.S. stance, but it would also continue to follow the communist model of economic growth.

"From one year to the next the standard of living can be improved by raising knowledge, self-esteem and the dignity of people. It will be enough to reduce wastage and the economy will grow," Castro wrote.

But for all his rhetoric about a strong and self-sufficient Cuba, Castro himself has officially ceded power to his brother, Raul, who continues to be the country's acting leader. Meanwhile, Raul's wife, Vilma Espin, died in Havana Monday, the day Castro's manifesto was published, at the age of 77.

[freedom44]

On or Off Cuba Ping!

[<1/1,000,000th%]

...but it would also continue to follow the communist model of economic growth.

Which means no growth at all except what can be stolen.

[bkepley]

The buffoon.

[AU72]

would also continue to follow the communist model of economic growth

That had Cuba go from first to last in Latin American standard of living.

[massgopguy]

Economic Growth is counter-revolutionary. Shoot him.

[CAWats]

Memo to Castro: You will never take Guantanamo.

[rlmorel]

When Cuba is freed from Communism, it will be overrun by capitalists and tourists.

Life there will be a lot better then.

And Castro will rot in hell.

[nathanbedford]

“From one year to the next the standard of living can be improved by raising knowledge, self-esteem and the dignity of people. It will be enough to reduce wastage and the economy will grow,” Castro wrote

[AU72]

Castro also boasted of having the cleanest and smartest prostitutes in the world!

[edcoil]

If only he could keep his people in his paradise.

[kjo]

Yeah, and Mao promised that China would never take the capitalistic road.

[Tax-chick]

... It will be enough to reduce wastage and the economy will grow," Castro wrote.

Good luck with that. I can't even get my own family to reduce wastage.

[OldYank1]

“The 80-year-old leader reportedly continues to suffer from ill-health and has not been seen in public since last July”

Sorry to hear he is still sick. He should call Michael Moore and get in on some of that wonderful health care.

[PBRSTREETGANG]

Sounds like his last will and testament.

[Mr. K]

Sure we will. 5 minutes after you’re dead

[RedMonqey]

Good luck with that. I can't even get my own family to reduce wastage.

Straving people usually clean their plates.;-)

[Moonman62]

"From one year to the next the standard of living can be improved by raising knowledge, self-esteem and the dignity of people. It will be enough to reduce wastage and the economy will grow," Castro wrote.

So what have they been doing for the past 50 years?

[Moonman62]

His manifesto, however, was signed Sunday afternoon, and he made clear in his statement that Cuba would not only retain its anti-U.S. stance, but it would also continue to follow the communist model of economic growth.

Castro has always believed that it should be fellow Cubans like himself to exploit the Cuban people, not foreigners.

[Brilliant]

Well, at least we won’t have to worry about the Cuban Marxists voting in our elections.