Castro's Long Fade

IBD ^ | December 18, 2007

[Kaslin]

Tyranny: After five decades of absolute power, we're now supposed to believe Cuban dictator Fidel Castro intends to meekly relinquish the reins to the younger set? Over Castro's dead body.

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A mysterious letter purportedly from the missing Cuban dictator stressed that Castro, 81, didn't intend to cling to power much longer. "My elemental duty is not to hold on to positions and less to obstruct the path of younger people," it said.

After 49 years of ruling without an election, followed by a year and a half of terminal illness, this sounds more like the fluttering of circling vultures than any real effort to pass the baton to Cuba's next generation. The last thing in the world Castro wants is for Cuba to become a democracy.

Let's say here what's on many minds: Castro may already be dead. If he is, Cuban officials are probably hiding it as they jockey for position. Whoever put out the statement — making Castro look all magnanimous — probably realizes it's getting harder to hide a dead body as months go by. Meantime, the letter opens the door for a power grab by the next would-be dictator seeking to succeed him.

Castro hasn't been heard from except in communiques, and he hasn't had any visitors in months. The only person who claims to be in touch with him is his protege, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez.

[Bogtrotter52]

I am certain that upon his death we will be treated to a long period of denial that is reminisent of the old SNL live, Generalissmo Franco is still dead”.

[doc1019]

He keeps on going and going … the second coming of Methuselah? Die already!

[Parley Baer]

Where is the Grim Reaper when you need him.

[oyez]

Given the right leadership Cuba has a huge potential. Castro denied any one but himself to make a financial profit. Most Cubans with business sense fled the country year ago. Hopefully the next leader will let business flourish and avoid the obvious corrupt means that is available to them.

[shield]

Yep, the old commie thug is DEAD...

[doc1019]

Apparently, busy elsewhere.

This miscreant (Fidel) is getting many more sunrises than he has ever deserved. Then again, his sunrises in Hell will not be so pleasant.

[capt. norm]

This is getting good.

It's like "Weekend at Bernie's Fidel's"

All they need is a pair of sunglasses and a bit of work to pull it off.

[DouglasKC]

HE'S BEEN DEAD FOR MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!!!

The only thing going on now is a power struggle to determine who gets to exploit the Cuban people for wealth. When a "winner" emerges than Castro will finally "die".

[VeniVidiVici]

The only person who claims to be in touch with him is his protege, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez.

Chubby also stays in touch with Eleanore Roosevelt, Hitler, Elvis and Obama.

[Blue State Insurgent]

Abaho Fidel. Cuba libre!

[sinanju]

I’m still convinced the end is inevitable. After Fidel and Raoul, there just isn’t anyone who believes in The Revolucion enough to kill and die for it. It’s gonna go out with a whimper not a bang.

[goldstategop]

He could be dead, Jim - like Bernie. Dong, dong, dong!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Grizzled Bear]

He keeps on going and going …

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Like a particularly odoriferous fart that just won’t fade away.

[dfwgator]

This just in.....Fidel Castro is still dead.

[doc1019]

A very apropos example.

[FreeManWhoCan]

He will die one day and then things will change.

[doc1019]

The sooner the better.

[QBFimi]

>>He will die one day<<

Yup.

>>and then things will change.<<

We’ll see. If you’re a right wing sleazeball kleptocrat, you’ve gotta steal quick. You will be out of office in a couple of years. However, commie sleazeball kleptocrats can last forever. Could be that Raulito and his compadres have already been running the place for a decade.