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58. "In my opinion, President Obama is an honest man," Castro added.. Totally Pissing off US Repugs.

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Sat Apr 11, 2015, 09:16 PM

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"The Cold War has been over for a long time" - President Obama hails "turning point" with Cuba http://bbc.in/1Emy7re
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http://theobamadiary.com/2015/04/11/rise-and-shine-1039/

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Emotional Castro Says Cuba Blockade Not Obama's Fault [View all] Purveyor Apr 2015 OP

Yes, we can! Obama is rectifing many of our past policital deeds. My goodness, libdem4life Apr 2015 #1

That'd REALLY be ironic! President of the United States Castro! calimary Apr 2015 #11

I've thought about that a number of times...LOL...Republicans freaking out libdem4life Apr 2015 #16

Barack Hussein brer cat Apr 2015 #71

Given the age and ruddiness (ruditie?) of these GOPers - perhaps we'll lose a few erronis Apr 2015 #80

Either would be fine by me madokie Apr 2015 #17

Oh yeah, but I think it is Julian that will go the Presidential route. Not only because he's already libdem4life Apr 2015 #29

Maybe it's just me... Chan790 Apr 2015 #74

Everyone but Hispanics hate it...I'll admit that's why I used it here...but it sure does taste good. libdem4life Apr 2015 #79

yes! the castro brothers Voice for Peace Apr 2015 #26

Another plus is that the Republicans are going to have to address them in their Hispanic names libdem4life Apr 2015 #31

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! Since I became aware of the Castro twins HoosierRadical Apr 2015 #73

Word and Bio are getting out. He's already caught Obama's eye...some are calling him the libdem4life Apr 2015 #78

Obama, Hillary and Kerry... yallerdawg Apr 2015 #2

"Of course, the Republicans are apoplectic!" brush Apr 2015 #4

I love how you put that - "no war for you." calimary Apr 2015 #12

Thanks, calimary. nt brush Apr 2015 #61

Yes they have... Historic NY Apr 2015 #32

Dear god yes, Obama is loved practically everywhere but here. he is respected NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #51

Meanwhile, the talking point de jour from the right-wing noise machine cheapdate Apr 2015 #57

"President Obama is an honest man". Indeed. The opposite of the mass media and the GOP. Fred Sanders Apr 2015 #3

Recommended. H2O Man Apr 2015 #5

This is what you get for acting reasonable. ZX86 Apr 2015 #6

What's that saying? "When all you know is a hammer, all you see are nails." calimary Apr 2015 #13

When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2015 #69

Obama believes in dialogue and diplomacy arely staircase Apr 2015 #7

I like Raul Castro. This new opening is a win for him too. He's the Cuban Deng. craigmatic Apr 2015 #8

Can't you just see the headlines? Castro to visit Castro. Whoa. The Tejano meets the Cubano. libdem4life Apr 2015 #19

Great idea! No doubt the fascists will take it in stride, like the gentlemen/women they are. Judi Lynn Apr 2015 #27

Viven los latinos y latinas !!! n/t cosmicone Apr 2015 #42

si, si puede libdem4life Apr 2015 #50

K & R L0oniX Apr 2015 #9

HAPPY DAYS, FOR ONCE IT'S NOT OBAMA'S FAULT flamingdem Apr 2015 #10

Um... just give the GOP a few minutes. calimary Apr 2015 #14

dang.. you're right flamingdem Apr 2015 #15

Cruz and Rubio won't be awkward, they will just spew out Cold War bullshit still_one Apr 2015 #36

the majority of the American People won't even know about this madokie Apr 2015 #20

CNN has the press conference live coming up flamingdem Apr 2015 #38

Trouble is how many watch CNN anymore madokie Apr 2015 #39

Try telesur for the other viewpoint! flamingdem Apr 2015 #53

Viva Cuba, flamingdem! Cha Apr 2015 #59

Hola Cha! Viva Obama too flamingdem Apr 2015 #60

Si! Viva Obama, tambien! Cha Apr 2015 #62

I was so amazed by that comment flamingdem Apr 2015 #64

Thanks for an informative post, flamingdem. brer cat Apr 2015 #70

u r welcome! flamingdem Apr 2015 #75

Not too much at all. brer cat Apr 2015 #77

Thanks for explaining what "humble" means in Cuban context. HoosierRadical Apr 2015 #76

You're right on that Fidel is an idealist flamingdem Apr 2015 #81

Thanks for posting the press conference. n/t Judi Lynn Apr 2015 #63

Very welcome Judy, it's gloves off against the Republicans flamingdem Apr 2015 #65

LOL that struck me first! treestar Apr 2015 #83

Purveyor Diclotican Apr 2015 #18

Seems the more they want his political head, the more Democratic he becomes. Love your post. n/t libdem4life Apr 2015 #22

libdem4life Diclotican Apr 2015 #23

Peace. Paz. Pais. Paci. Pasi. There. Fixed that English language thing. Doesn't seem to libdem4life Apr 2015 #46

libdem4life Diclotican Apr 2015 #49

"...GOP -who more than anything really want to go to war against Cuba..."... DonViejo Apr 2015 #28

DonViejo Diclotican Apr 2015 #30

Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Libya, ISIS, Putin... DonViejo Apr 2015 #35

DonViejo Diclotican Apr 2015 #44

North Korea is going to collapse on it's own just due to the fact that information davidpdx Apr 2015 #67

I wish I could rec a reply madokie Apr 2015 #41

madokie Diclotican Apr 2015 #45

fantastic riverbendviewgal Apr 2015 #21

"fodder" for fox-nonsense to hate and inflame the crazies that tune in.... Hulk Apr 2015 #24

Ahead of meeting, Castro calls Obama "an honest man" Judi Lynn Apr 2015 #25

Do you all know that your FB Like function always swallows the FB Share button? . . . Aunt Bold Ire8 Apr 2015 #33

This stupid shit should have ended a LONG time ago Cosmocat Apr 2015 #34

Republic0ns aren't going to like this... Stellar Apr 2015 #37

He sounds sincere and how fantastic to hear it. Kudos to both men. K&R Jefferson23 Apr 2015 #40

He is only saying that because cosmicone Apr 2015 #43

"President Obama is an honest man" Sunlei Apr 2015 #47

K&R!! This is a master stroke for both men. Bravo!! riderinthestorm Apr 2015 #48

I'm proud of Obama's courage to make amends with Cuba tabasco Apr 2015 #52

I always thought this President would do best in FP BeyondGeography Apr 2015 #54

President Obama deserves nothing but the highest praise hifiguy Apr 2015 #55

Emotional Hekate says, How very happy to see this day. Hekate Apr 2015 #56

"In my opinion, President Obama is an honest man," Castro added.. Totally Pissing off US Repugs. Cha Apr 2015 #58

This is just awesome and wonderful!!! kelliekat44 Apr 2015 #66

K & R! m-lekktor Apr 2015 #68

K&R nt Zorra Apr 2015 #72

Of course it's Obama's fault!!!! treestar Apr 2015 #82