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2006-10-11 Caribbean-Latin America

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Posted by Steve 2006-10-11 09:22|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I have mixed ideas about what will happen to Cuba after Castro. On one hand we have the Eastern Europe model where the populace just took over (mostly bloodless) when the dictators fell. On the other hand we have the North Korea, Libya, and Syria model where the next in line simply continued the dictatorship. I dont think the party faithful will go quietly into the night, but maybe the people will help them relocate to another country like Venezuela.

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2006-10-11 10:49|| 2006-10-11 10:49|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm imagining a Romania model. Castro gets a pass from many Cubans but I don't think his brother will and if he tries to crack down I think he'll be strung up or lined up by his own military.

Luckily for Cuba many of the exiles are doing well and their economy could be helped a lot if the right moves were made after Cuba changed governments.

Posted by rjschwarz 2006-10-11 10:57|| 2006-10-11 10:57|| Front Page Top

#3 Maybe Chavez will find himself pining for a vacation palace in the Caribbean...

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2006-10-11 11:15|| 2006-10-11 11:15|| Front Page Top

#4 I too like the Romanian model and would love if Castro and the gang got their just desserts (Bonus points if Chavez was in town to participate). Realistically a lot of Cubans support and know nothing but Communists rule. Sure a large number would flee given half a chance but there are some hard cores that will attempt to keep the country Commie after Castro(s).

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2006-10-11 13:18|| 2006-10-11 13:18|| Front Page Top

#5 Realistically a lot of Cubans support and know nothing but Communists rule.

I'm not sure how true that really is. I think there is a lot of communication across the straits. That is why so many are willing to risk their lives to defect.

I think most Cubans know the system sucks but have a reserve of respect and a lot of fear of Castro.

Posted by rjschwarz 2006-10-11 13:50|| 2006-10-11 13:50|| Front Page Top

#6 No rebellion. Those dissatisfied enough to do something make a swim for El Norte.

Posted by ed 2006-10-11 14:14|| 2006-10-11 14:14|| Front Page Top

#7 HEADLINE NEWS Today ten days after the death of Raoul Castro at the hands of Cuba's populace, the streets of Miami are empty.............

Posted by Redneck Jim 2006-10-11 20:02|| 2006-10-11 20:02|| Front Page Top

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