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So, we, as a matter of policy were ultimately responsible for Castro coming to power. And our stubbornness with the embargo probably kept him there longer than he would had we normalized relations in the 70's.
Yes, liberalized trade is probably the best way to undermine a communist regime.
This is great news and our senator(rubio) is proving he is an idiot. Hopefully he will be only 1 term.
Rubio's statement was really over the top. He came off as shrill and uncompromising and obscenely partisan. He showed little statemanship and a lot of immaturity. It may be the thing that does him in. Honestly, he is on the opposite side of the Pope? I think this decision to normalize is one that most Americans will strongly support and frankly, wonder why it took so long.
For being the worst president in modern times, Obama has done something good that no president since Kennedy had the brains to do. Congratulations, sincerely, for finally doing something good.
I'd bet Obama idolizes Fidel. They have a lot of common goals for their people and country.
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