Windsor 2,233 Posted April 13, 2006 Theres specualation about what will happen when Fidel Castro dies.He has been looking frail lately and people are starting to plan for his death apparentely.worth keeping an eye on i would say [Topics merged -- MH] They were planning for the Queen Mum's funeral for well over 10 years. look at how long she survived They started preparing for her death when she turned 60. Then 42 years later... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Life Begins at 5 o'clock 7 Posted April 19, 2006 I remember reading somewhere that everyone in his family, even the men, lived extremely long lives. THe DLC was right to avoid him this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted May 16, 2006 Not really health related, but I found it amusing nonetheless. Castro to resign if U.S. proves that he's wealthy. Maybe Cuba will get lucky and discover he's rich in spirit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted July 27, 2006 Looks like he's changed his mind 'I'll be out by 100' says Castro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dick Long Posted August 1, 2006 Looks like he's changed his mind 'I'll be out by 100' says Castro major breaking news on the castro front.hes said to be gravely ill after emergency intestinal surgery and has handed over power to his brother Raul.Looks like a major story brewing.story at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/5233556.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted August 1, 2006 Hopefully for Deathlist this basterd just dies while in surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted August 1, 2006 Second thought, he isn't on this years list. There for we can hope he has complications from the surgery, and slips into a coma. Then dies in January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted August 1, 2006 Second thought, he isn't on this years list. There for we can hope he has complications from the surgery, and slips into a coma. Then dies in January. I second that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted August 1, 2006 And now back to the topic at hand... Ahem... we were on the topic at hand. Oh so you were...it was pissing and moaning 'twernt it? (or at least pissing) My mistake goodot...carry on then... No Bruno you're quite right, the diversion had run its course and at this critical juncture in Fidel's life it is right and proper that his health is discussed. Mind that highly speculative stuff in your post did go on a bit, like one of Castro's speeches. I'd like to know more about his brother. Perhaps there's a chance of a rare double. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted August 1, 2006 And now back to the topic at hand... Ahem... we were on the topic at hand. Oh so you were...it was pissing and moaning 'twernt it? (or at least pissing) My mistake goodot...carry on then... No Bruno you're quite right, the diversion had run its course and at this critical juncture in Fidel's life it is right and proper that his health his discussed. Mind that highly speculative stuff in your post did go on a bit, like one of Castro's speeches. I'd like to know more about his brother. Perhaps there's a chance of a rare double. Fidel who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted August 1, 2006 I know I'm going to get flamed for this, but ...... I hope the Great Man survives and prospers. Viva Fidel! Viva Che Guevara! DDT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave to the Grave 26 Posted August 1, 2006 I know I'm going to get flamed for this, but ...... I hope the Great Man survives and prospers. Viva Fidel! Viva Che Guevara! DDT I can think of worse political leaders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted August 1, 2006 I know I'm going to get flamed for this, but ...... I hope the Great Man survives and prospers. Viva Fidel! Viva Che Guevara! DDT I can think of worse political leaders. That does seem to be the consensus regarding Castro, perhaps the closest leader we've had to the notion of the 'Benevolent Dictator'. No doubt someone will point out examples of tyranny and political malpractice, He hasn't after all been leader of Cuba for so long without a fair bit of suppression. But he's no monster on the scale of Stalin or Pol Pot, unless of course the stories come out when he goes.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted August 1, 2006 Castro 'feels fine' after surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted August 2, 2006 I wonder why all the exiled Cubans in Miami are celebrating, because even if he dies surely Ramon Castro will just thumb his nose at the US the way Fidel has done. And how about that for a coincidence? The leader of a country gets sick, and out of a population of more than 10 million, the person who takes over the reigns is none other than his own brother!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyBrainHurts2 4 Posted August 2, 2006 Castro 'feels fine' after surgery Yeah, morphine will do that to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 2, 2006 I wonder why all the exiled Cubans in Miami are celebrating, because even if he dies surely Ramon Castro will just thumb his nose at the US the way Fidel has done. And how about that for a coincidence? The leader of a country gets sick, and out of a population of more than 10 million, the person who takes over the reigns is none other than his own brother!! Just keeping it in the family I suppose.... Apparently the exiles wanted to wave placards, but they couldn't spell..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted August 3, 2006 Castro 'very alert' following surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted August 3, 2006 Castro 'very alert' following surgery Red alert? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted August 3, 2006 Castro's sister hits out at exiles' premature celebrations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted August 3, 2006 Sister says Castro getting better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted August 3, 2006 I wonder why all the exiled Cubans in Miami are celebrating, because even if he dies surely Ramon Castro will just thumb his nose at the US the way Fidel has done. I was listening to a report on National Public Radio the other day - this question came up. The theory provided was that the Cuban exiles have personalized the situation to Fidel so closely that they can't seem to see beyond Fidel's death. For some reason, the exiles have entwined so much with him that all they can believe is that Fidel's death will change everything. Talk about an incoming bomb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted August 3, 2006 6/1 odds on Castro dying in December Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted August 4, 2006 Castro 'recovering from surgery' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted August 5, 2006 interesting developments on the Castro front while Ive been away on holiday.I wonder if they have found out that he is suffering from terminalk cancer or something-the next several weeks that his brother is in charge could be used for intensive chemotherapy perhaps-if theyve discovered advanced cancer thugh his chances of survival are very low.I think he will be dead by christmas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
