Fidel Castro joins the list.

[globaleagle]

Castro, aged 90, has died.

A survivor of numerous attempts on his life by the cia Castro had been in ill health for awhile.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-...fidel-castros-inspiring-brutal-legacy/8061128

 

[SeaEagle9413]

One of the most significant historical figures in the 20th and 21st century. Do the communists still have control of Cuba?

 

[wedgetail eagle]

"Castro in the alleyway, talkin' bout missile love..."
No more April sun in Cuba for the old chap.

 

[globaleagle]

One of the most significant historical figures in the 20th and 21st century. Do the communists still have control of Cuba?

Yup. For the last few years Castro's younger brother has been keeping the status quo going.


edit: wedgetail's a'quoting dragon!

 

[manlyfan76]

You got to hand it to Castro. he stuck his finger up to West and out lived most of them.

 

[globaleagle]

He certainly did!

 

[manlyfan76]

I don't really care what you think you stupid ****.

 

[Captain Moondog]

In what was more of a character assassination attempt, the CIA plotted to rid Castro of his beloved beard during a visit to New York in the 1960s.

The plan involved – bizarrely – putting thallium salt, a depilatory, in his shoes.
Bastards!