castro: dead or alive

Hats off to Val for having the guts to face criticism and apologize for jumping on the recent fidel is dead rumors. Whether or not Val needed to apologize is not the point.

Honestly, I've never believed that the guy is dead. A story that big would get out in a heartbeat, regardless of whether it comes from communist Cuba or a free society. Also, the eventual news of fidel's passing will likely arrive swiftly and without much advance rumors or "chatter".

I've heard Oscar Haza state several times, "when I announce the news, you'll know he's dead". It's not an arrogant statement on Haza's part, but simply stating that when the facts are out there, it will be known.

Wake me up when he's officially dead!