A change of direction in Cuba? MKH doesn't think so. I personally think things there will get bad in a different way.
Nevertheless, Raul Castro seems to be trying to appear cuddly:
Raul Castro has set a surprising new tone for Cuban politics, telling university students in Havana that they should debate "fearlessly" and bring their concerns directly to him.Shit, students in America aren't even free to debate fearlessly. Dissent isn't exactly the socialists' cup of tea.
Scatbug Update: Tagging on to what Gildersleeve posted...Before everyone gets too excited about this Raul character, keep in mind this bit of info provided by the AP:
"Fidel is irreplaceable, save that we all replace him together, each one in his place," Granma quoted Raul Castro as telling the closing session of Cuba's University Student Federation annual congress. "The only substitute for Fidel can be the Communist Party of Cuba."So much for openness to new ideas. And has anyone bothered to ask Raul if his push for new ideas includes releasing political prisoners? Or perhaps just letting the Red Cross visit them? Or perhaps just letting them see daylight?
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