Canada’s National Post has an article today trumpeting Cuba’s upcoming elections (take that as you will) as a possible “harbinger of Cuba’s future”.
The National Post’s reasoning is based on the “transition” from fidel to raul or others already firmly entrenched in the upper echelon of the regime:
As the Cuban leader ponders the island’s future without him, Raul has called for more open debates on the country’s problems, fueling speculation of possible political and economic reforms.
That, in turn, has people predicting Fidel may seek to retire and let Raul continue to rule as a full-time president or both Castros might step aside, allowing new younger Cuban leaders, like Carlos Lage, who already functions as Prime Minister, or Ricardo Alarcon, the National Assembly speaker, to replace them.
Would that really be change? If so, what will the elections do to bring that about? Unfortunately, we know the answers, but perhaps someone can enlighten me if I’m missing something.
These folks love wallowing in bullshit.
“…cansado de la misma caca vieja?…”
-S-
No, you are correct, same cat different collar.
Yes the collar is different but the dictatorial government is the same if not worse “… both Castros might step aside, allowing new younger Cuban leaders, like Carlos Lage, who already functions as Prime Minister, or Ricardo Alarcon, the National Assembly speaker, to replace them … ”
It sounds crazy but may have some merit to wonder if they want Elian to run. Cuba has clearly become a totalitarian monarchy and thus Elian might be next in line, that would allow Lage or Alarcon to be his guardian, rather than
“president.” That would make them less of a target for rivals within the Cuban government. Roman emperors often adapted “a favorite” to succeed them …