Fidel Castro Steps Down
#1
Posted 19 February 2008 - 07:22 PM
http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?...9361&page=1
#2
Posted 19 February 2008 - 07:43 PM
Anyway, I'm really happy he is stepping down. I really dislike communism. I honestly hope there will be a transition to a pro-"European" democracy (note European!), since the Caribbean is emulating the European Union. I honestly believe with Cuba, we will acheive great things <3. Most likely they will emulate a China-style economy though.
In any case, let us not forget Fidel has done great things to Cuba while being totally isolated from the outside world. This is a feat once thought impossible, and is a total embarrassment to the US, who thought the world revolved around them. Also, let us not forget Batista! He was ruthless, and he allowed Cuba to be a gambling center, and allowed US citizens to visit Cuba for prostitution. Fidel stood up and stopped it.
#3
Posted 19 February 2008 - 07:51 PM
#4
Posted 19 February 2008 - 08:51 PM
it was epic. And for a dictator he seemed pretty nice.
#5
Posted 19 February 2008 - 09:00 PM
.eugine, on Feb 19 2008, 07:43 PM, said:
The world does revolve around the wealthiest nation in the world.lol but seriously Every nation wants to have their hand in the U.S. economy somehow.
anyway back on topic.
I think that Cuba will remain communist no matter what happens, unless there is some great revolution, which I highly doubt there will be.
#7
Posted 19 February 2008 - 09:17 PM
EDIT: Never mind I did make a topic on it.
#8
Posted 20 February 2008 - 01:14 AM
I'm glad Fidel Castro is stepping down. It's about frikkin' time. Unfortunately, his brother will likely be the same, or worse. And mirroring China's economy isn't a good thing.
Hopefully there'll be a revolution or something to take control of the government and change it into a democracy instead of a dictatorship or communism.
#9
Posted 20 February 2008 - 02:54 PM
#10
Posted 21 February 2008 - 11:49 PM
#11
Posted 22 February 2008 - 07:11 PM