One Cuban's Reaction to Prince Regent Raul's Speech
some people read a promise of economic reform in his words; others see the same-old-same-old
i fear history is with the later group:
"People feel encouraged. The speech shows that Raul is in charge now. Changes are coming," said a Havana maid who asked not to be named.
Her husband was less optimistic. "We've heard the same story for years. I can only afford vegetables on my pay, never meat," he said before his wife shut him up, saying he could be arrested.
Sourcelife is hard in a police state, and getting enough to eat is the least of your worries