Ormond Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-38114953 Well, that's the real end of an era. As someone who was a child during the Cuban missile crisis, and is now 65, it has seemed sort of anachronistic for about two decades now that Fidel Castro was still alive when everyone else I remember as a world political figure from my childhood seems to have been long gone. I'm sure lots of people in Miami will be celebrating, and I suppose it will be easier for certain reforms to happen in Cuba now. But it's still almost hard to believe that he's finally really gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all swedes are racist Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Honestly, I expected the guy to outlive me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Colin Kaepernick and fellow leftists mourn leader of workers' paradise freedom-lovers rejoice a glorious day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all swedes are racist Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 8 minutes ago, Commodore said: Colin Kaepernick and fellow leftists mourn leader of workers' paradise freedom-lovers rejoice a glorious day And on Black Friday no less. God truly has spoken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 18 minutes ago, R'hllor's nasty lobster said: Honestly, I expected the guy to outlive me. I used to joke that there was ample evidence to wonder about the supposed immortality of Fidel Castro and Keith Richards. Well, this is tough to asses in the near term though i do think there's a lot of momentum for the true end of the embargo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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drawkcabi Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 1 hour ago, R'hllor's nasty lobster said: Honestly, I expected the guy to outlive me. Same here. However if there was one thing that could take Castro out would be 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marquis de Leech Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 For perspective, the guy outlasted eleven US Presidents. Love him or hate him, this really is the end of an era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marquis de Leech Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Triskan said: I used to joke that there was ample evidence to wonder about the supposed immortality of Fidel Castro and Keith Richards. Now it's just Keith Richards, Jimmy Carter, and Elizabeth II. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marquis de Leech Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 2 hours ago, R'hllor's nasty lobster said: And on Black Friday no less. God truly has spoken He also outlived Reagan, Thatcher, Pinochet, and Friedman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mladen Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 3 hours ago, R'hllor's nasty lobster said: Honestly, I expected the guy to outlive me. I second that... Well, I still have Queen Elizabeth to do so... 1 hour ago, drawkcabi said: Same here. However if there was one thing that could take Castro out would be 2016. For better or worse, this year has not been boring... 3 hours ago, Commodore said: Colin Kaepernick and fellow leftists mourn leader of workers' paradise freedom-lovers rejoice a glorious day Will it change something for the people in Cuba? For millions of oppressed people all over the world? Nope. The world will continue to be... Perhaps less ugly place but his death changed nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajamieson Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 4 hours ago, Roose Boltons Pet Leech said: Now it's just Keith Richards, Jimmy Carter, and Elizabeth II. And Kissinger.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 He probably saw that America elected Trump and decided his aim of destroying the USA had been completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 6 hours ago, Commodore said: Colin Kaepernick and fellow leftists mourn leader of workers' paradise freedom-lovers rejoice a glorious day Yeah, not wanting to be killed by police for being black and driving a decent car. What a communist. Castro will never be one of my favorites. Nevertheless, may he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Tiger Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 http://coub.com/view/4tc15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueless Northman Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 5 hours ago, Roose Boltons Pet Leech said: Now it's just Keith Richards, Jimmy Carter, and Elizabeth II. Keep in mind this is 2016, written and brought to you by GRR Martin - and this latest news just proved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Ser Scot A Ellison said: Yeah, not wanting to be killed by police for being black and driving a decent car. What a communist. was referring to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 4 hours ago, Risto said: Will it change something for the people in Cuba? the celebrations in Miami vs the silence in Havana is telling, still an oppressive place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mladen Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Ser Scot A Ellison said: Castro will never be one of my favorites. Nevertheless, may he rest in peace. Amen... Come on, people... It is not like he was trialed and sentenced to death. The man died and whatever damage he has caused is now between him and his Maker. The sad fact is that his death would probably mean nothing. The wheels will continue to spin. The world is just the same as it was yesterday. I am truly astonished to what point the so-called civilized Western world would sometimes stoop to humiliate someone in their death. I won't shed a tear for Castro, but I am truly far from gloating over anyone's death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mladen Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 1 minute ago, Commodore said: the celebrations in Miami vs the silence in Havana is telling, still an oppressive place And that is my point. For people in Havana, it means nothing. He wasn't ruling for the past 8 years, their lives won't get any better. As for people in Miami, why? Does his death mean he is paying for what he has done to them? Well, I hope so but sincerely, it brings them nothing. They still can't go back to their country, he wasn't trialed for what he did. I mean, a man died. Nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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