Why Cuban Power is Likely to Transfer to Raúl Castro Despite U.S. rhetoric to the contrary, there are many reasons that a radical shift in the Cuban political landscape will not take place when Fidel is no longer center stage in Cuba. If the U.S. behaves badly, of course, things could go reeling out of control, but the article argues why Raúl's assumption of power is likely to be relatively smooth.
A South American View of U.S. Hegemony, (Photo Source: Marcelo Montecino / Flickr.com)The U.S. is being blamed for the situation in Lebanon. It appeared to me that was the case the first time Bush opened his mouth after the Israeli invasion. No one in the U.S. administration was in favor of cutting the bloodshed from the outset, suggesting to me that the U.S. played a key role in creating it.
Bush May be Considering Installation of Dictator in Iraq
Andrew Sullivan, not my favorite commentator, suggests that the Bush administration may be considering it options, now that virtually every tactic it has tried in Iraq has failed. He suggests that Bush and Rumsfeld, et al, are looking at installing a dictatorship. Even if they were, it's too late. They had their chance to curb sectarian violence very, very early on by actually solving some of the problems of the population. Instead, they chose the typical Bush strategy of "beat them into submission." It has backfired badly and has devolved into civil war. "You're doing a heckuva job, Bushie!"
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I think that last story is of particular importance. It means Bush has no abiding interest in democracy of any kind. I'd love to see how he's gonna sell this one. I'm sure Fox news is gearing up - getting those talking points in order. Some conservatives are turning on him - some Republicans too. It will be interesting to see who decides to stay on board and who bails.
TFL,
I would love to see how Bush plans to see it, too. The unfortunate thing is that he doesn't care...he's on his own demented little planet.
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