If the Castro brothers have their hands in everything in Cuba, taking control of most of the wealth on that island after the revolution, then one can see them never losing power. I heard some say, that relations with the U.S. will “infuse” the island with the spirit of democracy. We had relations with Cuba before Castro, and none of that spirit took hold. I think the Cuban people would love democracy, but Fidel will never let it take root. With renewed relations with the U.S., the Castro brothers will only grow wealthier and will pick successors to their seats of power. We will support those successors to maintain stability. The money will flow, the tourists will play, and everyone will be happy– as long as you did not have your heart set on a new democratic Cuba. Hopefully, the wealth entering the nation will flow down to the people. However, the Castro brothers, like Batista before them, will make certain the people get only the bare minimum. The U.S. supports only dictators in Cuba; democracy takes a backseat once again.