• This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every person's position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate - it's free!

Fidel Castro's Brother Ramon Dies at 91

T

TheDemSocialist

Gradualist
DP Veteran
Joined
Apr 13, 2011
Messages
34,951
Reaction score
16,311
Gender
Undisclosed
Political Leaning
Socialist
According to Cuban press, Ramon Castro, who was frequently mistaken for his younger brother Fidel Castro, died in Havana.

Ramon Castro, the older brother of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro and current President Raul Castro, has died at age 91, Cuban state television reported on Tuesday.

Ramon is the oldest of the three Castros and was born Oct. 14, 1924, according to a death notice printed in government-run Granma Internacional newspaper.

While less known than his two younger brothers, Ramon did hold government positions in the agricultural sector, according to the newspaper’s obituary.

He was frequently mistaken for his brother Fidel Castro as he sported a beard later in life similar to that of his sibling.
Click to expand...


Read more @: Fidel Castro's Brother Ramon Dies at 91

A big agriculture figure in Latin America and a Cuban state leader in the area of agriculture died today. Fidel and Raul Castro's brother Ramon Castro.
 
Beaudreaux said:
I hope he rests in peace. 91 is a long life (not long enough), and he was obviously influential in other's lives.
Click to expand...

Yes I'm sure he was very influential in ending many people's lives long before they made it to 91
 
I'd hate to speak ill of the dead, but given Cuban oppression the world is probably better off without him. My sympathies to anyone mourning his loss.
 
Crovax said:
Yes I'm sure he was very influential in ending many people's lives long before they made it to 91
Click to expand...

He wasn't in that part of the government. I'm not a fan of or an excuser of the Castro's or the way they ran Cuba. I just want to be respectful to a dead man. I debated over saying anything at all past the RIP part. I should have just left it at that. To me, if I would have said bad things about the man after he's died, it would be very similar to how many on the left attacked Justice Scalia after his death. I just don't think that's either required or acceptable. There are very few people in the world or throughout history that deserve to have their graves spat upon. This man wasn't one of those. His brothers Fidel and Raúl will probably make the list for me, but we're not there yet.
 
digsbe said:
I'd hate to speak ill of the dead, but given Cuban oppression the world is probably better off without him. My sympathies to anyone mourning his loss.
Click to expand...

I kinda doubt you hate to speak ill of the dead in this case... ;)

WEEEELLLL, to be a bit more factual our continued rather spiteful embargo on Cuba creates a fair share of the oppression. Many smaller Nations in the region have/had brutal dictators our Grand and Glorious Republic aided, abets or condones... we tend to ignore that oppression because it doesn't fit our self delusions... :peace
 
Welcome news!

I really shouldn't celebrate the death of someo......ah, f*ck that.

Can't believe that little sh*t Fidel is still breathing though, in time.....
 
Beaudreaux said:
He wasn't in that part of the government. I'm not a fan of or an excuser of the Castro's or the way they ran Cuba. I just want to be respectful to a dead man. I debated over saying anything at all past the RIP part. I should have just left it at that. To me, if I would have said bad things about the man after he's died, it would be very similar to how many on the left attacked Justice Scalia after his death. I just don't think that's either required or acceptable. There are very few people in the world or throughout history that deserve to have their graves spat upon. This man wasn't one of those. His brothers Fidel and Raúl will probably make the list for me, but we're not there yet.
Click to expand...

He was part of an armed overthrow of a govt, so yes he was in "that part" of the govt

During the revolution, he acted as a quartermaster for his brothers and their warring troops, sending them food, fuel and ammunition.

"I had 1,200 men," Ramon said. "All of them were thieves. We stole things for the war."
Click to expand...

The other Castro brother | HeraldTribune.com
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom