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Sonambulo:
Politics works in strange and Machiavelian ways.
I just heard that Fidel Castro backs Obama for President. Anyone knows that with support like this Obama is screwed. Was it done on purpose?
The Cuban government depends on the status quo to maintain control, surely change is not on Fidel's immediate agenda. An Obama win will most likely begin upsetting the rational for the tight controls they've had for 50 years.
Given the shrewd and machiavelian ways in which Fidel has operated all these years, we should also know that publicly backing Obama for President is suspect. Is it a way of energizing right wing Americans and Miami Cubans?
The embargo has helped Fidel hold on to power for 50 years! Ending the embargo via an an Obama win can jeapordize his hold on Cuba by opening up the country to trade, tourism and family reunions. On the other hand, a McCain win will keep Fidel and Co. in Business as usual, plus help them maintain a rational for their power.
Bottom line, why not publicly back Obama, then sit down and watch the fireworks.
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