Fidel Castro throws down the towel... (Trees And Things)

skeptic: Re: Fidel Castro throws down the towel...

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:24:03 EST

As long as we are dwelling on this towel metaphor, allow me to note that traditionally, towels are thrown in, not thrown down. It's gauntlets that are thrown down. However, Castro may be confused in his old age. He also probably believes,

Lou: Re: Fidel Castro throws down the towel...

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:17:59 EST

I don't think he threw down the towel so much as he passed on the cigar.

skeeter1: Re: It's 3AM, I must be lonely

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:21:46 EST

Well, it might be interesting to see what becomes of Gitmo and the Iraqi detainees down there. That's always struck me as an odd place, but then again, I live in

Lou: Not me

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:15:20 EST

Anybody else indulge in a Cuba Libre tonight?

No...I only had my usual half bottle of scotch...but that's just for Tuesday.

pO157: Re: Castro Steps Down

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:14:29 EST

Anybody else indulge in a Cuba Libre tonight? I had a couple, but then again I promised Tomas I would do so once Castro was deposed (even if by his own hand, I suppose).

Anyway, when I went to the local liquor store to pick up some Bacardi tonight I was

tomc: Re: Fidel Castro throws down the towel...

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:52:33 EST

I'll bet it's a real smelly towel, too.

MayorBob: Re: It's 3AM, I must be lonely

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:44:14 EST

Yes, and posted to the online edition of the official paper. Obviously it wasn't meant for widespread public information among the Cubans as Cuban citizens aren't allowed to have internet connections. One assumes the duty of explaining what thi

MayorBob: Re: Since nobody has commented yet...

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:12:43 EST

You've got to understand the depth of the hatred most of the Cuban exile movement feels for Fidel. He overthrew their way of life and made them escape to the US. They are sincerely, honestly, and most fervently looking forward to the day when t

gerrymander: It's 3AM, I must be lonely

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:10:19 EST

Isn't 3:00 in the morning an... odd... time to give a a formal government notice of succession?

pO157: Re: Castro Steps Down

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:38:51 EST

To a free Cuba! Here's a drink recipe for a Cuba Libre. Don't forget to use genuine Bacardi

pO157: Since nobody has commented yet...

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:34:26 EST

Why are all the folks down in Miami celebrating this? I have always been told "There is no pension fund for dictators." yet Fidel seems to have outlasted everybody and transitioned out successfully. He never got deposed, withstood a major superpower about

thefadd: Castro Steps Down

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:33:57 EST

Here's to a free Cuba in my life time!