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Utopia Talk / Politics / Cuba de-Castro'd
McKobb
Member | Thu Apr 19 09:59:58 HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban Communist Party stalwart Miguel Diaz-Canel replaced Raul Castro as president on Thursday, a new chapter for the island after nearly sixty years of rule by the Castro brothers but a change that is aimed at preserving Cuban socialism. |
Rugian
Member | Thu Apr 19 10:14:16 What a momentous occasion. Think about it, for the first time in nearly sixty years Cuba is being ruled by someone who isn't Justin Trudeau's father or uncle. Wow. |
Paramount
Member | Thu Apr 19 10:41:10 Maybe it is easier for the USA to invade Cuba and install a military dictatorship now that Castro is gone? |
Hot Rod
Revved Up | Thu Apr 19 11:05:23 Raul Castro isn't actually gone. He is keeping the job of Chairman of the Cuban Communist Party. That is the most powerful position on the Island. |
Rugian
Member | Thu Apr 19 11:42:59 HR, In communist regimes like the USSR or China, power and authority come less from the position you hold than from your force of personality. |
Hot Rod
Revved Up | Thu Apr 19 12:21:23 Well, you may be right but I tend to doubt it. But, had Castro just taken a seat at the party roundtable I don't think he would have the same power that he has now no matter how much he huffed and puffed. |
Y2A
Member | Fri Apr 20 01:27:39 Some pics of the new president: http://www...-politica-de-miguel-diaz-canel |
Rugian
Member | Fri Apr 20 08:42:43 "GRANMA ÓRGANO OFICIAL DEL COMITÉ CENTRAL DEL PARTIDO COMUNISTA DE CUBA" Why do I get the distinct feeling that Y2A has this site bookmarked and favorited. |
obaminated
Member | Fri Apr 20 09:49:49 The guy has a great set of dead eyes. |
Rugian
Member | Fri Apr 20 11:41:16 Makes sense given that communists have no souls. |
Y2A
Member | Fri Apr 20 15:02:04 Check out their comments section! |
CrownRoyal
Member | Sun Apr 22 10:33:14 Patria o Muerte |
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