Author Topic: Castro is rumored dead (Read 1312 times)

storch · « **Reply #15 on:** August 24, 2007, 04:29:53 PM »

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Originally posted by Airscrew
didnt you guys know? Castro died in 1981...

http://www.uncoveror.com/castro.htm

really its true I read it on the internet

lol I love conspiracy theories.

68ROX · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2007, 04:45:35 PM »

Many of those, like yourself, who arrived in 1960, have become an important and valuable part of the American community, especially in Florida. Culture, music, food, ideas, political force, have all been contrubutions to the funky little melting pot we call America.

I can understand the mindset of those, who if there became an opportunity to return to a "new", democratic, Cuba to return to not only help bring about greater changes and make that island into what it could have been all along.

Cuba, in a different political environment, could be THE vacation and investment center of the Carribbean of the next decade.

Could you even imagine the amount of REAL high/medium paying salary job opportunities...and what that would mean for the average Cuban?

It's all in the wings waiting to happen....

68ROX

JB88 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2007, 04:50:31 PM »

curious...why would cuba stand any better chance of being some great capitalist mecca as opposed to places like haiti or the dominican republic...which (as i understand it) are not ?

is it just a proximity thing?

storch · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2007, 05:03:13 PM »

who said that 88?

68ROX · « **Reply #19 on:** August 24, 2007, 05:05:31 PM »

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Originally posted by JB88
curious...why would cuba stand any better chance of being some great capitalist mecca as opposed to places like haiti or the dominican republic...which (as i understand it) are not ?

is it just a proximity thing?

Not really.

The Dominican Republic has only given it a half-arsed attempt. The have had cruise line destinations at Porto Plata and elsewhere, but have never made a big effort to optomize their potential. I have been to the Dominican Republic, and enjoyed my stay...but they still need to put more effort into resorts and making visitors feel safe.

Haiti's on and off strife and crime have had taken a toll on any possible investment and tourism. Papa Doc and Baby Doc are gone, but there is little stability there. I don't think (except for the few cruise lines that make DAY-ONLY stops at Port-Au-Prince) that a vacationer would feel safe there. Between security and safety issues...the environment for investment and travel is extremely limited.

Cuba could show the hemisphere that they can be different...under a different government.

BTW: I'm not saying "capatilist mecca"...If it worked out that way, fine. I'd stay away from gambling, but gambling is what hugely improves a hotel/resort's bottom line. Resorts like Sandals and other all-inclusive vacation spots all over the Carribbean would be a nice fit.

I'm talking about investment and tourism possibilities that would bring real jobs and career opportunities to people who are now cutting sugar cane and picking pineapples...but thanks to their government-- do not have that opportunity now.

68ROX

JB88 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 24, 2007, 05:15:38 PM »

i just wonder if the cuban people are going to want that kind of change as quickly as others might like.

doesnt sound like raul likes western ways much either.

will certainly be interesting.

Ack-Ack · « **Reply #21 on:** August 24, 2007, 05:32:47 PM »

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Originally posted by 68ROX

Cuba, in a different political environment, could be THE vacation and investment center of the Carribbean of the next decade.

68ROX

Yep, just like it was in the '50s with all that mafia money. I also wonder how those Cubans that stayed there would react to a bunch of exiles flooding in and trying to take control.

And from all reports, Raul is a little more hard lined than Castro is.

ack-ack

Maverick · « **Reply #22 on:** August 24, 2007, 05:37:59 PM »

No announcement on the news. I guess he's still above ground.

storch · « **Reply #23 on:** August 24, 2007, 05:45:39 PM »

actually raul is the one who has cut deals with the spanish hoteliers melia and other chains who have developed some of the best resorts on the north shore at beaches like the world reknowned varadero beach. those resorts are completely off limits to the cuban people except for the ones work the hotels or the sex trades.

raul is very pro tourist dollars. the ministry of tourism is part of the ministry of defense in cuba.

perhaps some the euros who post on this board will shed some light on the topic with ancedotes from trips to cuba.

I don't think too many who are here in the U.S. are in any hurry to return. while there will be great opportunity because cuban infrastructure is non existent and there will be booms in all manner of construction work I suspect the developement capital will come from china, japan and europe.

the only way it would be otherwise is if the US does a policy about face and pulls a monroe doctrine uh uh uh and keeps other competitors out but I doubt that will occur.

in any event there is great affinity for the US from the exiled community but not so much from the people who are on the island.

Fulmar · « **Reply #24 on:** August 24, 2007, 06:05:52 PM »

http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/165929.php

I found this funny, not only for the site it came from "The Jawa Report" but what the news post was saying.

Fidel Castro Reported Dead
UPDATE 07/24/2007: Again rumors that Castro is dead. Go here for latest update: Castro dead, South Florida on high alert.

UPDATE: 12/12/2006: Rumors, once again, flying that Castro is dead. Update here, but if it is confirmed try the MAIN PAGE.

UPDATE 8/02/2006: Rumors that Fidel Castro is dead are flying again. This time I have more than one source making the claim.

Again, no confirmation. We know he is very sick, but that is it. When we finally get confirmation of his death (God speed the day) we will post in on the FRONT PAGE.

UPDATE 7/11/2006: Rumors that Castro is dead are making the rounds again. Still no confirmation. Please see this post for latest details about Castro death rumor or go to MAIN PAGE HERE.

Fulmar · « **Reply #25 on:** August 24, 2007, 06:07:42 PM »

News Googled Castro: http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=castro

First link says this (you're unable to click it, probably heavy traffic).
"Perez Hilton: Official announcement coming on Fidel Castro's death
National Post, Canada - 2 hours ago
PerezHilton.com was the first media outlet in the world to break the news of Castro’s death. We posted THIS ITEM on it last week!!!! A Cuban broke the story ..."

Fulmar · « **Reply #26 on:** August 24, 2007, 06:09:03 PM »

And the BBC and other are reporting that he is well.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6961360.stm

crockett · « **Reply #27 on:** August 24, 2007, 06:47:31 PM »

Perez says he's dead, so it must be true.. It's Fri so the cubans can party all weekend..

http://www.perezhilton.com/

Vad · « **Reply #28 on:** August 24, 2007, 06:59:03 PM »

One small and poor country, one old and ill man...
And the people of the most powerful country in the world searching Internet looking for rumors about his health...
~~Castro!~~

Ack-Ack · « **Reply #29 on:** August 24, 2007, 07:02:16 PM »

It's also amazing that our government still think he's such a major threat to the region. Lift the embargo already, it only hurts the common man and not those in power.

ack-ack

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