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U.S., Cuba to restore diplomatic relations after 50 years

U.S., Cuba to restore diplomatic relations after 50 years | Reuters

I'm actually cautiously optimistic about this. We've had a rather odd relationship with Cuba ever since their fight for independence 100+ years ago but simple proximity makes some kind of normalization a matter of practicality.
That's wonderful, if it leads to greater freedoms for the Cuban people. If it only means more tourism to make the Dictatorship richer than it should be a matter of conscience.
 
This is great, 54 years of sanctions/embargo has done nothing, its time to stop this insanity. If we can do business with
china, we certainly can do business with cuba.

Way to go President Obama
 
Awesome, awesome news.

My wife and I have been texting for the past 10 minutes about a trip down before it loses it's "old" Cuba vibe and becomes Disneyland South.
 
That's wonderful, if it leads to greater freedoms for the Cuban people. If it only means more tourism to make the Dictatorship richer than it should be a matter of conscience.

Absolutely. We've already got sources of cigars and rum so the real benefit will be if they back away from prior practices. Who knows, maybe a few families can get back together.

On a more selfish note, the Yankees could use a better shortstop than Didi Gregorious and Cuba has been known to produce some damned fine ballplayers.
 
U.S., Cuba to restore diplomatic relations after 50 years | Reuters

I'm actually cautiously optimistic about this. We've had a rather odd relationship with Cuba ever since their fight for independence 100+ years ago but simple proximity makes some kind of normalization a matter of practicality.



There is nothing to fear in Cuba.

There are endless business possibilities and the as a resort destination there is none better in the Spanish Speaking world.

Which is why I oppose this. US investment and tourism will ruin it.
 
There is nothing to fear in Cuba.

There are endless business possibilities and the as a resort destination there is none better in the Spanish Speaking world.

Which is why I oppose this. US investment and tourism will ruin it.



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Indeed....Let us Normalize those relations.
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The only thing to fear is fear itself.
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The United States of America did something good in the world today. I commend the President for his efforts.
 
On a practical front, anything that would make fine Cuban cigars more available in the US is all the reason to restore some level of cooperation. :cool:

The value will go down...

I think it's an intriguing idea. I think that the time has come. But I'm also suspicious. Obama has shown a very deep positive interest in Wall Street, and of course this will open the flood gate: which in my view might lead to the reason that Castro took over in the first place. I also think that Obama's long range plan is highly subjective as I believe that his true goal is to be fully accepted by the powerful 1% in this country and thereby securing his own future.
 
U.S., Cuba to restore diplomatic relations after 50 years | Reuters

I'm actually cautiously optimistic about this. We've had a rather odd relationship with Cuba ever since their fight for independence 100+ years ago but simple proximity makes some kind of normalization a matter of practicality.

Long overdue! Embargo was much too long! Heck, the embargo on Vietnam ended years ago...and if you can, go visit the county, it is amazing.

I'd love to go scuba in Cuba....
 
The value will go down...

I think it's an intriguing idea. I think that the time has come. But I'm also suspicious. Obama has shown a very deep positive interest in Wall Street, and of course this will open the flood gate: which in my view might lead to the reason that Castro took over in the first place. I also think that Obama's long range plan is highly subjective as I believe that his true goal is to be fully accepted by the powerful 1% in this country and thereby securing his own future.

There is a possibility the value would go down. Demand would certainly go up, which would put upward pressure on pricing for the finest brands. Lower quality labels would likely step in to market to the less discriminating.

At this point, the only real value of Cuba is tourism, so I suppose developers could show some interest. As to Obama and the 1% crowd, his future is already secure, the package wrapped and marketed, so it can't be that.
 
They'll be needing some newer cars, I think. The other plus is that they might no longer need to figure out how to make a Ford F-100 float.
 
I oppose it because of how it was done. Another Obama E.O. then turns around and wants Congress to make it permanent. Also Obama was disingenuous with his remarks.
Marco Rubio said the U.S. and Cuba were moving toward normalized banking and trade ties. He also said the U.S. was poised to open an embassy in Havana in the coming months.

"This is going to do absolutely nothing to further human rights and democracy in Cuba," Rubio said in an interview. "But it potentially goes a long way in providing the economic lift that the Castro regime needs to become permanent fixtures in Cuba for generations to come."

He's right. The people won't benefit from this. They will still be issued their allotted bags of beans and rice while the government gets rich.

It seems like every week from Obama we get a new E.O. dramatically changing just about anything. One week it is writing legislation from the WH on Obamacare. Another week it is making his own appointees avoiding the confirmation process in Congress. Another week it is granting amnesty and changing immigration laws. Another was to give the EPA power to advance Cap-n-Trade ..... decision based upon his goals and wishes that fit into the UN's plan of their international global warming carbon taxing agenda. And now this!

An abuse of executive power I have never seen the likes of in my lifetime. A constitutional crisis in the making.
 
You have a one track mind.

Well.....as King Edward once said. One must find the good, even in the worst times.

Besides.....have you ever seen Daisy Fuentes.


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Well.....as King Edward once said. One must find the good, even in the worst times.

Besides.....have you ever seen Daisy Fuentes.


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I've been to Cuba.

These women are wearing far too many clothes and from what I recall are kind of "average" for Cuba.


Not only are they beautiful but VERY friendly. My late wife's talons were fully extended at all times.
 
I oppose it because of how it was done. Another Obama E.O. then turns around and wants Congress to make it permanent. Also Obama was disingenuous with his remarks.
Marco Rubio said the U.S. and Cuba were moving toward normalized banking and trade ties. He also said the U.S. was poised to open an embassy in Havana in the coming months.

"This is going to do absolutely nothing to further human rights and democracy in Cuba," Rubio said in an interview. "But it potentially goes a long way in providing the economic lift that the Castro regime needs to become permanent fixtures in Cuba for generations to come."

He's right. The people won't benefit from this. They will still be issued their allotted bags of beans and rice while the government gets rich.

It seems like every week from Obama we get a new E.O. dramatically changing just about anything. One week it is writing legislation from the WH on Obamacare. Another week it is making his own appointees avoiding the confirmation process in Congress. Another week it is granting amnesty and changing immigration laws. Another was to give the EPA power to advance Cap-n-Trade ..... decision based upon his goals and wishes that fit into the UN's plan of their international global warming carbon taxing agenda. And now this!

An abuse of executive power I have never seen the likes of in my lifetime. A constitutional crisis in the making.

Nothing says "freedom" like keeping American citizens from traveling wherever they want to travel.
 
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