aye Fionn...Maybe you were a bit pissed,it being New Year ,but you still made more sense than all the rest .
Personally I dont see Casto as a "politician".   Its the mans charissma which has held his country together ,in the face of tremendous obstacles,rather than any political theory.
Iv never been to Cuba, but afew of my friends have ,and they tell me hes loved like a father by his people ,although they are very poor.
Its a wonderful testament to the man,that he can keep the affection of his people in such circumstanses....Ake