Castro calls Bush 'deranged,' says Cuba is 'heaven'

[gldstwmn]

http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunhera...d/10790634.htm

VANESSA ARRINGTON

Associated Press


HAVANA - Fidel Castro said Tuesday that U.S. President George W. Bush appears deranged, and that Cubans would much rather live in the Caribbean island's "heaven" than try and survive in what he said was Bush's corrupt, capitalist "hell."

In comments aired live on state-run television, Castro told thousands of teachers attending an international pedagogy conference in Havana that he closely watched Bush's inauguration speech Jan. 20 and saw "the face of a deranged person."

"If only it were just the face," he said, to roars of applause.

Castro, wearing his olive green military uniform, criticized Bush's government, linking it to corruption and torture. He then defended Cuba's socialist system, which Bush's administration has openly said should be replaced with a democratic, free-market one.

"This country is heaven, in the spiritual sense of the word," he said. "And I say (to Bush), we prefer to die in heaven than survive in hell."

Castro, 78, stood up for much of his hours-long speech. After he broke his right arm and shattered his left kneecap in an accidental fall in October, the Cuban leader was in a wheelchair before he started standing up and walking again in December.

In his speech, Castro also flowered praise on Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, defending the character and ambitions of his close friend and ally. Castro said he laughs every day when he hears "the idiocies" said about Chavez.

The Cuban leader also underlined Cuba's successes in education, where the government has focused many of its resources since the 1959 revolution thrust Castro into power.

"Cuba is doing more for education than UNESCO," he said, referring to the Paris-based United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

[estranged4life]

Bush heard there's good cigars (In Bush's terms theyre called WMD's) in Cuba and by the time ya know it, your island of "Paradise" Cuba will know as "Extended South Florid-DUH"

I am surprised Bush hasnt declared war on those who reside in the "Castro" district in San Fran, Since he doesnt approve of their lifestyle in the first place and he could get easily lead those Bible-humpers to buy into that "Castro is a threat" non-sense, Yeah wrong Castro ya Presidential Ass-Tard

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Originally Posted by estranged4life

Bush heard there's good cigars (In Bush's terms theyre called WMD's) in Cuba and by the time ya know it, your island of "Paradise" Cuba will know as "Extended South Florid-DUH"

I am surprised Bush hasnt declared war on those who reside in the "Castro" district in San Fran, Since he doesnt approve of their lifestyle in the first place and he could get easily lead those Bible-humpers to buy into that "Castro is a threat", Yeah wrong Castro ya Presidential Ass-Tard

Catro - Dead...

That doesn't seem like such a bad idea. maybe it's just me

[greatdarkwing]

Originally Posted by Brwn_eyes0511

Catro - Dead...

That doesn't seem like such a bad idea. maybe it's just me

It has been my dream for the past 19 years....but that man just seems to defy time....its OK...His day is near.

~Alex

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Originally Posted by greatdarkwing

It has been my dream for the past 19 years....but that man just seems to defy time....its OK...His day is near.

~Alex

you actually agree with me

But, yea....his time will come.

[greatdarkwing]

Originally Posted by Brwn_eyes0511

you actually agree with me

But, yea....his time will come.

I'm Cuban, conservative, and Republican...Why wouldn't I agree with you

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Originally Posted by greatdarkwing

I'm Cuban, conservative, and Republican...Why wouldn't I agree with you

Oh wow. Glad to know that I'm not the only conservative on here.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by estranged4life

Bush heard there's good cigars (In Bush's terms theyre called WMD's) in Cuba and by the time ya know it, your island of "Paradise" Cuba will know as "Extended South Florid-DUH"

I am surprised Bush hasnt declared war on those who reside in the "Castro" district in San Fran, Since he doesnt approve of their lifestyle in the first place and he could get easily lead those Bible-humpers to buy into that "Castro is a threat" non-sense, Yeah wrong Castro ya Presidential Ass-Tard

They just found oil in Cuba a few months ago.
I almost captioned this thread "This just in, in the irony department..."

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

They just found oil in Cuba a few months ago.
I almost captioned this thread "This just in, in the irony department..."

For real or are you joking? Jeez. Clearly Bush is delusional but deranged is a little strong, even for him. Hey Castro, pot, kettle, black!

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

For real or are you joking?

No, for real. The supply they found would only supply the US for about three days. But for Cuba, where people are still driving cars from the 1950's if they have a car, who knows? I've always wanted to go there, just for like a day.

[greatdarkwing]

I've always wanted to go to, but it would probably kill me to see it...

~Alex

[ShangriLaTroubl]

I wonder venture to say that both Bush AND Castro are deranged...I'm surprised they aren't friends


Chris