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Castro steps down
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/am...tro/index.html
HAVANA, Cuba (CNN) -- Fidel Castro announced his resignation as president of Cuba and commander in chief of Cuba's military Tuesday, according to a letter published in the state-run newspaper, Granma. art.castro.gi.jpg Fidel Castro, shown in an undated file photo, took power in Cuba in 1959 and reigned with an iron hand. Click to view previous image 1 of 2 Click to view next image The resignation ends nearly a half-century of iron-fisted rule that inspired revolutionaries but frustrated 10 U.S. presidents. Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte said the U.S. embargo on Cuba will not be lifted in the near term. Castro revealed his plans without notice by publishing a letter in the middle of the night in state-run newspaper Granma. "I will not aspire to, nor will I accept the position of president of the council of state and commander in chief," Castro wrote. "I wish only to fight as a soldier of ideas. ... Perhaps my voice will be heard." President Bush said Castro's decision ought to spark "a democratic transition" for Cuba. "The international community should work with the Cuban people to begin to build institutions that are necessary for democracy and eventually this transition ought to lead to free and fair elections," Bush said Tuesday in Rwanda. "The United States will help the people of Cuba realize the blessings of liberty." I laughed at the last sentence...
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Re: Castro steps down
Woohoo! Sooooo....When can I go get me some cigars and a wife?!
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19th February 2008, 10:58 AM
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Re: Castro steps down
Castro Probley Died Years Ago This Is Probley One Of His Lookalikes
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19th February 2008, 11:05 AM
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Don't tell Maddux, I know he'd take the seat in a heartbeat.
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19th February 2008, 11:23 AM
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Lol
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19th February 2008, 11:32 AM
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Re: Castro steps down
His bro has been running the country for a couple yrs anyway I though
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19th February 2008, 11:34 AM
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yeah he has and is now expected to take the reigns officially
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19th February 2008, 12:56 PM
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Re: Castro steps down
i can see it now welcome to club med cuba coming in 2010
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