[ex-Texan]

If Castro is wise enough to survive all these years -- he is very wise in the ways of survival and staying in power. That does not mean he is anything but a Staliist dictator from the 'Old School,' and terribly unique in term of his cruelty to his own people ... But then, he is getting very old. Aging rapidly by the day.

Me thinks when Castro dies -- any day now hopefully -- his son, and others to take power, will see the light. They will announce democratic reforms by the dozens. Already Castro himself is allowing people to attend church.

I'm looking forward to the day. Really. Cubans have great jazz bands and I love jazz. Will take a little trip down to see the Island. Take a look at beachfront property. Bask in the sun. Walk around and try a few cigars. Go deep ocean fishing on the cheap. Maybe check out a few of the famous old bars and saloons made famous by Hemingway.

Life will be good in Cuba with Castro gone.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

I'd wait a few years to visit this post-Castro paradise you envision.