Two things come to mind....it's about time and now what?

Same shit different day, the dude replacing him is very similar... so it's nothing special.

eww....thoughts? well heres a thought. the 1947 pittsburgh pirates had a chance to draft ole Fidel, thats right, hot outta Havana High, with some fire on a fast ball, a magic curve, and a change up to blow your mind. but instead, they rescinded the offer, leaving him a chance to lead cuba. nothin but the statue of liberty shootin itself in the ole wet foot again. no pun intended. Imagine, no vietnam, no jfk assasination, no wet foot law, and a lot more of those fiery little cuban ladies on florida beaches with their choppy english fictional pride. hmmmmmmm....if only....

I hope he trips and breaks his nose while he is "stepping down"

Until they hold real elections with more than one name on a ballot, it just means another dictator has control. His brother is taking over, where's the change? Cuba deserves their freedom.

Things will remain the same since his brother is taking over,than after he leaves someone else will take over with the same political ideals.No matter what happens the US should take the embargo's off for it has proven many times that embargo's do not work and only cause my misery for the people of a country and not the government.The people are in the poorhouse not the government run by Castro.If embargo's worked ,Castro would not be in power.Many other nations freely trade with Cuba,thus they remain under the rule of the Castro's.

I'll be sad to see him step down. Not because I thought he was a great leader..I really don't know whether he was or not...but simple because he has done it for so long..that it seems odd to think of Cuba without him...

Castro resigns. I think things will continue to be the same for a while. But I do hope the new ruler will be more inclined towards democracy, even if it takes time for that to happen. http://topics.cnn.com/topics/fidel_castro - - - - [Here is an EXCERPT from the website for you] - - - - Fidel Castro Cuba quiet after Castro announces resignation Although the news that one of the longest-serving leaders in the world was officially stepping down sent ripples around the globe, Fidel Castro's resignation announcement barely registered in Cuba. full story Bush on Castro resignation ……Fidel Castro resigns Castro's resignation won't change U.S. policy, official says The U.S. embargo on Cuba will remain in place despite Fidel Castro's announcement that he's resigning as Cuba's leader, Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte said Tuesday. Assassination plots and schemes: Castro in the crosshairs Before disappearing from public life in 2006 and officially stepping down as Cuba's president Tuesday, Fidel Castro ruled the country with an iron fist, despite numerous attempts by his enemies to do away with him. CNN Student News Learning Activity: Fidel Castro Resigns Students will investigate Fidel Castro's rise to power and his impact on U.S.-Cuban relations. CNN.com readers react to Castro's resignation On Tuesday, February 19, after almost 50 years of rule, Fidel Castro announced that he will step down as Cuba's president and commander in chief. Known for leading the overthrow of the Batista dictatorship, embracing communism and carrying on tense relations with the United States, which led to a strict embargo, Castro is a highly contentious figure. Presidential hopefuls call for democracy for Cuba Presidential candidates from both parties said Tuesday they welcome the decision by Cuban President Fidel Castro to step down. CNNMoney: How to profit from Castro's resignation Cuban dictator Fidel Castro announced his resignation Tuesday, sending stocks that could do more business in Cuba surging amidst hopes that the four-decade-long trade embargo against the Communist nation might finally be lifted. Analysts: Castro still in political picture Fidel Castro's resignation does not mean the longtime ruler is bowing out of Cuba's political life, analysts say. CNNMoney: Cuba embargo end not near: Washington Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte said Tuesday the United States will not soon lift its embargo on Cuba despite Fidel Castro's resignation. Time.com: Will Castro's Exit Change Cuba? Fidel Castro's resignation brings an end to nearly 50 years of rule and looks likely to see his brother named as President

Since his brother is currently running the country, and because od his long period in power, I would expect him to have huge moral authority. While he lives and is of reasonably sound mind, I don't hink there will be any major changes that he dows not authorise. It can drift slowly away from the line he would have set, but not very fast until he is incapable of stopping it.

No evil can last one hundred years.