And the embargo against Cuba will remain in place...

[Zedtom]

This Cuban American lobbying group is of interest to me. How strong is their interest in being loyal American citizens? Is there a real loyalty to their homeland, that many wish to return to someday?

If our relations with Cuba were to change dramatically, I believe that many former Cubans would return home. But there can't be a mass migration...they don't want some of their former citizens back, (mentally ill and criminals).

I actually believe American gambling interests have more influence than these former citizens.

 

[BarneyFife]

Most of the Cubans in Miami are right wing facists. Pure trash.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: BarneyFife
Most of the Cubans in Miami are right wing facists. Pure trash.

That's a pretty bold statement. You know this how?

 

[Throckmorton]

Originally posted by: CADsortaGUY

Originally posted by: Nitemare
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITI...9/us.castro/index.html


"Asked whether Castro's resignation would change U.S. policy, Negroponte said, "I can't imagine that happening any time soon."


What a douche...not even an "It's a start" or a "We will see", just a "Not while I am appointed" answer.

True, his answer could have been a bit more hopeful but in reality he is correct. Just because Fidel is gone doesn't mean our stance on them should instantly change. They will have to show that they are moving towards a politically free country. One way they could show this is by freeing political prisoners and/or holding free and open elections(not the shams of before).

You mean they should be more like China, our #1 trade partner?

 

[CADsortaGUY]

Originally posted by: Throckmorton

Originally posted by: CADsortaGUY

Originally posted by: Nitemare
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITI...9/us.castro/index.html


"Asked whether Castro's resignation would change U.S. policy, Negroponte said, "I can't imagine that happening any time soon."


What a douche...not even an "It's a start" or a "We will see", just a "Not while I am appointed" answer.

True, his answer could have been a bit more hopeful but in reality he is correct. Just because Fidel is gone doesn't mean our stance on them should instantly change. They will have to show that they are moving towards a politically free country. One way they could show this is by freeing political prisoners and/or holding free and open elections(not the shams of before).

You mean they should be more like China, our #1 trade partner?

Uh, no.