Fidel Castro: A "pure miracle" Obama has not been assassinated.

by Rhonda J Mangus | October 12, 2008 at 11:41 am
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Former Cuban President, Fidel Castro, weighs in on the presidential race. Mr. Castro, who had no favorable words for US Republican Presidential candidate, Senator John McCain, speaks favorably of Senator Barack Obama, the US Democratic Presidential candidate, and believes it is "pure miracle" that Senator Barack Obama has not been assassinated.


Mr Castro also accused American society of being marked by "profound racism", as he revealed his thoughts on the race for the White House ahead of the election on November 4.

He wrote: "Millions of whites cannot reconcile in their minds with the idea that a black man with his wife and children would move into the White House, which is called just like that - White".

He added that it was a "pure miracle" the Illinois senator, who became the first black politician to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, has not been the target of an assassination attempt.

The ailing Cuban communist leader described Mr Obama as a politician who "has the habit of looking at his opponent with serenity and laughing at his rhetorical attacks."

Mr Castro also mocked Republican candidate John McCain for his apparent poor grades at a naval academy and said the party's vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin "knew nothing at all about anything".

Mr Castro, who handed power to his brother Raul earlier this year, made his remarks in a commentary that appeared on the website Cubadebate.

His comments came as the White House race was hit by a war of words.

Civil rights icon John Lewis has accused Mr McCain of sowing "hatred" against Mr Obama, who is developing a strong lead in opinion polls. Mr McCain called the claims "shocking and beyond the pale".

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Paul Conneally
Paul Conneally
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at 12:31 on October 12th, 2008

Rhonda J Mangus, I like this story. It's good stuff. Fidel may be ailing but he still has a way with words

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Rhonda J Mangus

LotusFlower, I agree that Mr. Castro has a way with words. Thank you for reading, commenting and the Flag.

Criticom
Criticom
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at 12:33 on October 12th, 2008

Rhonda J Mangus, I like this story. It's good stuff.

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Rhonda J Mangus

Thank you, Criticom! The read and Flag is appreciated.

dunkelberg
dunkelberg
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at 12:41 on October 12th, 2008

Oh, Fidel, if only you had defeated us in battle or tried to poison us with consumer goods then we could be friends. 

Alas.

[chuckle]

p.s. As far as assassinations go, McCain did himself no favors in that area when he brought Palin on board.

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Rhonda J Mangus

That same thought had crossed my mind, dunkelberg. Thanks for reading, commenting, and the Flag.

SOLARLIFE
SOLARLIFE
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at 13:10 on October 12th, 2008

Rhonda J Mangus, I like this story. It's good stuff.

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Rhonda J Mangus

Hi SOLARLIFE! Thank you!

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Rhonda J Mangus

Thank you, Luiz! I hope not! We know all too well that it can, and does, happen. Yet, as far as I am concerned nothing here [truth] need be hidden!

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Fairbanks


So Mr Castro won't be voting for Bush this fall.  Well, that's the way it goes. 

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Rhonda J Mangus

Thank you, Fairbanks. I assume you mean, "more of the same". In which case "Yes, that's the way it goes."

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Fairbanks

Yes.  I have been shoveling 5" snow all day and haven't got any work done.  Whoever wins, we will see the same old faces and hear the same old words.  There isn't a dime's difference even with Mister Castro's approval. 

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Rhonda J Mangus

I hope you are enjoying the snow, Fairbanks! Thank you for the explanation.

Albert Milliron
Albert Milliron
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at 14:24 on October 12th, 2008

Rhonda J Mangus, I like this story. It's good stuff. Castro dosen;t need to give out ideas.  If Obama was killed it would cause us all problems beyond belief,  Hopefully some nut will not do anything

merlingraycat
merlingraycat
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at 14:50 on October 12th, 2008

Rhonda J Mangus, I like this story. It's good stuff.  It is too bad we need the words of a "Dictator" to tell us what we already should be aware of.

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Rhonda J Mangus

It should be no mystery to any one of us, merlingraycat. Thank you for commenting and for the Flag.

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Rhonda J Mangus

politisite, thank you. It is clearly Senator McCain and Governor Palin who have attempted to incite hostility toward Senator Obama. Mr. Castro then seems to be speaking truth based on observations.

I also believe that we would all suffer problems beyond belief if Senator Obama were to be assassinated. Hopefully, "some nut will not do anything."Hopefully, too, Senator McCain and Governor Palin will discontinue their (far from discreet) assaults upon the Senator that appear, to me, intentionally designed to incite. I was mentioning to someone earlier that the candidates should look in the mirror and weep. Whatever happened to class?


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Rhonda J Mangus

Interesting, it seems Senator McCain and Governor Palin have decided it's not such a good idea to wage attacks on Senator Obama (not for the right reasons of course). See LotusFlower's story, here.

Heritage
Heritage
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at 15:47 on October 12th, 2008

Rhonda J Mangus, I like this story. It's good stuff.

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Rhonda J Mangus

Heritage, thank you for reading and for the Flag.

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BallyZACA

These replies to this story are ALL left-leaning wingnuts who appear to me to be congratulating yourselves.  But for what?  No debate?

OK, here goes... “What difference would it make “IF” the Senator from <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Illinois became the next President of the USA?”  “Do any of you actually believe Obama is going to make a real difference in your life?”  “Anymore so, than McCain?”  Well, now that your immediate response has already been send by your political programming to the frontal lobe of your brain… take a deep breath… count to ten… and then, ask yourself again, ONLY this time try and be objective in your thought process!  Weight the pros vs. cons without applying the legacy of the “Shrub,” as it stands today and for the next 50 years, possibly forever (a failed Presidency!).

So, let’s see if I got this right!  The fear of conservatives’ is that Obama may become President; and, the fear of liberals is that somebody is going to whack him (probably a right-wing fanatic) – Right?  If, your answer is “yes” please seek help!  Hate to break it to you, but there is no Messiah coming to save yours, or my a**!

Will we (or, the world) ever grow tired of fighting never-ending wars of good versus evil?  Tired of this comic book society, where the oppressor has become the victim, where ignorance parades as patriotism, where bigotry masquerades as morality, where hypocrisy is disguised self-righteousness, and, where outrageous lies are naively believed to be irrefutable truths?  So as, to help you figure it out… We’re ALL watching a poorly staged rendition of “Wag-the-Dog,” interpreted for the morbidly stupid and performed by the criminally insane!

If every fool wore a crown, we’d all be kings! – Ol’ Irish Proverb

P.S.  Believe this is my last post and signon at NP, there is just too much whining.  News, its everywhere… this has become a destraction.  Now I know “why” so many signon as Anonymous!

-END-

 

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Rhonda J Mangus

BallyZACA, here are some basic Debate Rules and Suggestions

Debate Rules and Suggestions

Advice on Debating with Others

  1. Avoid the use of Never.
  2. Avoid the use of Always.
  3. Refrain from saying you are wrong.
  4. You can say your idea is mistaken.
  5. Don't disagree with obvious truths.
  6. Attack the idea not the person.
  7. Use many rather than most.
  8. Avoid exaggeration.
  9. Use some rather than many.
  10. The use of often allows for exceptions.
  11. The use of generally allows for exceptions.
  1. Quote sources and numbers.
  2. If it is just an opinion, admit it.
  3. Do not present opinion as facts.
  4. Smile when disagreeing.
  5. Stress the positive.
  6. You do not need to win every battle to win the war.
  7. Concede minor or trivial points.
  8. Avoid bickering, quarreling, and wrangling.
  9. Watch your tone of voice.
  10. Don't win a debate and lose a friend.
  11. Keep your perspective - You're just debating.
rahul
rahul
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at 16:13 on October 12th, 2008

Rhonda J Mangus, I like this story. It's good stuff.

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Rhonda J Mangus

Rahul, thank you!

RayBanBro66
RayBanBro66
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at 17:25 on October 12th, 2008

Rhonda J Mangus, I like this story. It's good stuff.

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master_jim2008

Even Castro doesn't like McCain or Palin, I think that's hysterical.

As for assassination, I certainly don't want it to happen, but I too am amazed that it hasn't happened by now. Where is Jack Bower when we need him? lol


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Rhonda J Mangus

Hi master_jim! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

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Rhonda J Mangus

Hi RayBanBro66! Thank you for reading, commenting, and the Flag.

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Dave West

Rhonda, not to sound condescending, but believe what Bally was trying -- to say and do -- was to create a debate!  Your posting of the "Debate Rules & Suggestions" appears to be in response to his post on your story.  What isn't observed here is a debatable response from you, or for that matter nearly everyone else about the story?  What appears from nearly all are short responses from individuals who are enamored with the image of Fidel Castro.  You should be reminded that Senor Fidel Castro is a Dictator!  Ask about his popularity from any freedom loving Cuban that has experienced divisions of their families, murders of family members and friends, living daily under the threat of death or imprisonment because of what they say, or might have said!  Every Cuban-American that fled the island nation has a better understanding of “who” and “what” Fidel stands for.  Apparently, those (like yourself) who live in a free society, who are capable of saying, reading, and/or disagreeing with anyone’s point of view, while your rights are being protected under the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.  Those rights (your rights and mine) that are protected by patriots, men and women, who have shed and are shedding their blood to see that everyone's rights are protected in years goneby, today, and, hopefully, tomorrow.  While many take this gift for granted, maybe it's time you rethink your allegiance to your country?  Try that in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Cuba, China, or any number of nations on this planet, and we’d be having this debate behind bars!

 

In Cuba, the daily newspapers are ALL owned and run by the government or the Communist Party.  For years, the speeches from Fidel Castro were front-page news, and barely a critical word was published.  Even Fidel's brother Raul, who’s now president, is allowing more debate in the Cuban press, and one party-affiliated newspaper is rising to the challenge Juventud Rebelde (Rebel Youth).  Apparently, you aren’t even aware of this minor change, as it would appear you’d prefer the iron-fist of Fidel, as opposed to the softer bronze-fist of Raul.  Both, Fidel Castro and his brother Raul are Dictators, and should be detested not admired.  Wake-up, and smell the tortillas!

 

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Rhonda J Mangus

Hi Dave West! Thank you for reading and following the thread. I understand what BallyZACA was trying to do, that is why I provided some very basic rules for Debate. Although your comments are valued, you are clearly making assumptions that one could take offense too, and I point out three of them, as follows:

1. What appears from nearly all are short responses from individuals who are enamored with the image of Fidel Castro.

2. Apparently, those (like yourself) who live in a free society, who are capable of saying, reading, and/or disagreeing with anyone’s point of view, while your rights are being protected under the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. ... While many take this gift for granted, maybe it's time you rethink your allegiance to your country?"

3. Apparently, you aren’t even aware of this minor change, as it would appear you’d prefer the iron-fist of Fidel, as opposed to the softer bronze-fist of Raul.  Both, Fidel Castro and his brother Raul are Dictators, and should be detested not admired.  Wake-up, and smell the tortillas!




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