Cuba quiet after Castro announces resignation

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CNN: Castro, 81, revealed his plans in a letter published in the middle of the night in the online version of Cuba's state-run newspaper, Granma.

"I will not aspire to, nor will I accept the position of president of the council of state and commander in chief," Castro wrote. "I wish only to fight as a soldier of ideas. ... Perhaps my voice will be heard."

President Bush said Castro's decision ought to spark "a democratic transition" for Cuba.

Wow! these are big news.. the end of an era.. Although.. I don't think Cuba will be a nation with "freedom" as we know it. I think it will be a slow change. Let's send Gorbachov to Cuba!