Fidel Castro

[somerfrost]

I haven't seen anyone mention his situation...so I will! Hard to say what the truth is but I think he's still alive but probably in pretty rough shape, it would seem highly possible that the transfer of power to his brother may be permanent. Once more, getting elected (re-elected) will become more important to American politicians than doing the right thing here! Now is the time to reach out to Cuba, lift the stupid embargo that only we appear to enforce and start normalizing relations. The people of Cuba have suffered long enough (actually way too long)...time for the folks in Miami to face the fact that leaving their homeland was their choice and we don't owe them a free trip back...not saying their choice was wrong, they fled a nasty dictator but they were welcomed with open arms here and many have done quite well for themselves (through hard work and intellect). Cuba long ago ceased to be any threat to us...lets finally bury the hatchet and allow free enterprise and basic freedoms the opportunity to take hold. Raul appears to be pragmatic...looks very similar to the final days of the Soviet Union from where I stand...time to move on!