Fidel's Final Victory

Fidel Castro for all intent and purposes is living the end of his days in de facto retirement. Most Cuban watch dogs believe Castro is suffering from some sort of terminal disease. That means the old Commie who has thumbed his nose at a United States that is merely a short boat ride from Cuba may die soon.

Julia Sweig writes in Foreign Affairs as evil as Castro has been in the exercise of despotism and the brain washing in Latin American politics, he has actually built a stable government with a viable infrastructure including nearly 100% educational prospect of Cuban children.

Sweig believes that a Cuban implosion will not come at Castro’s death because of the way he has legitimized Cuban government.

Chavez wins re-election by wide margin

The Venezuelan electorate has chosen Hugo Chavez as their President for another six years. It was not even close. Mexican election was so close a few months ago that the Leftists are still rioting and exchanging fists in the Mexican Congress. That is not the case in Venezuela. With 71% of the vote reporting, Chavez has beaten Rosales 61% to 38%.

That kind of support is huge for Chavez. This is a mandate to continue with the Socialist/Marxist and anti-American agenda. Chavez is in a position to take the mantle from Castro who will more than likely pass away soon.

The difference between Cuba and Venezuela is resources. Cuba has maintained Marxism in poverty and military dictatorship. Venezuela has the full support of its people to bend toward Marxism and yet it is a rich oil Capitalist nation simultaneously.