Fidel Castro had a stroke and is near vegetative state

[ryanman]

Such secrecy all the time regarding Castro's health.

You'd think things will change when he dies....... when it fact, they won't.
Brother Raul will ensure a seamless transition within the Castro family.
Hell.... he's likely running things now anyway.

He is running things. Mind you, I don't like anyone gloating over Fidel's state if true. The man is no saint, but he has done a lot of good things for Cuba and resisted Yankee imperialism.

I find it ironic that someone like Lyle is suggesting that a nation might become free. Free for what? US corporations to divide and conquer? To advise on how to privatize healthcare? etc etc Keep it within your own borders. It is none of your business.

Yes. No saint as you say but he has achieved some remarkable things given the circumstances. Also, as you say, Raul has been running things for a while now anyway. But if and when Fidel dies many observers feel that Raul's anti-US position will soften somewhat.