Cuban Leader Fidel Castro Hands Over Keys To Store To Brother Raul--Store Then Looted, Burned

236.com:

Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who ranks as the third longest-serving world leader (with the number one most unkempt beard), announced today that he will be stepping down after a 49-year rule. Taking over the tiny Caribbean nation, where Bic pens and tampons are worth more than photos of Britney's pudendum, will be his almost-as-old brother Raúl, who's been the titular head of the country since Fidel died was diagnosed with diverticulitis and other myriad medical maladies.

What kind of man is Raúl, and what kind of leader will he make?

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[cinemaven]

"Well, here's some sad news coming from Havana, ladies and gentlemen: Fidel Castro has resigned. A lot of people thought it was because of his health, but, no, he's resigning because he wants to spend more time with his beard." --David Letterman

"But his retirement will not change the relationship Cuba has with the United States. Cubans will still not legally be allowed to enter the United States unless they have an overpowering fastball." --David Letterman

"Fidel is being replaced by a younger, sexier Castro: his younger brother Raul. Is this even possible? Can you imagine a country run by one family for years and years and years? That could never happen here." --Craig Ferguson

"This morning, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro announced that he is stepping down, ending five decades of rule. But the biggest surprise was when Castro announced that he’s going to retire in Miami." --Conan O'Brien


"He ran Cuba for almost 50 years. And political analysts are now debating what kind of changes the Cuban people will hope for. I'm gonna guess: term limits." --Jay Leno

[Subvet]

"Many observers believe Fidel Castro will either be replaced by his brother Raul, or by his idiot son, Fidel W. Castro."

David Letterman