[Recovering Ex-hippie]

what is Miami saying?

Is there a resistance or counter group that would overthrow Raul?

[Rome2000]

The American left will be sad to see him go.

There will be partying in the streets in Miami for days when he croaks.

Raul just won't cut it.

[The Bronze Titan]

-"Is there a resistance or counter group that would overthrow Raul?"

Unfortunately, there is no organized resistance in Cuba. Whatever opposition there is, is relegated to a disparate number of 'peaceful' groups just simply trying to "express" their views for a more open society.

Armed resistance does not exist.

However, the population is completely at bottom's end. The only thing keeping it from going over the edge is a 'spark' from any significant event transpiring to provide the momentum to take to the streets.

[PJ-Comix]

what is Miami saying?

Raul es un gran maricón

[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

According to Wikipedia:
"According to National Public Radio on August 1, 2006, Raúl Castro is thought to be more pragmatic than his older brother, and more willing to accept economic reform, raising hopes among many Cubans that he could ease Cuba's transition to a more open, democratic and market-oriented society."

Of course, they put this paragraph in after detailing how it was Raul in the 50's that was far more radical than Fidel, and how it was Raul's association with Che Guevara that finally got Fidel on-board with the revolution.

You know an "encyclopedia" entry is biased when they quote NPR for a message of hope in the transition of power in a communist dictatorship. This is all done so Americans keep quiet and don't incite riot in Cuba that could bring a true democratic reform. If we all believe that he really wants free markets and democracy, then we'll all take a "wait and see" attitude. By then, the opportunity for an overthrow will be lost.

It would be my guess that Cuba ain't seen nothing yet. Chavez to Raul: "you take the high road and I'll take the low road..."