News flash - Are we really about to normalize relations with Cuba?!?!

[Hellion1999]

Originally Posted by desertdetroiter

You're gonna be a part of that invasion force?

I was being sarcastic to the original comment of:

It's about not continuing to punish the Cuban people.

that's like blaming U.S. policy for the people of North Korea living under a totalitarian government.......since you are part of the blame the USA crowd.

[steven_h]

Originally Posted by Fox Terrier

I hope so, too.

It always boggled my mind that we can have so much trade with Communist China and then treat Cuba like a gigantic threat to democracy, or something.

China never placed ICBMs 80 miles from our coast, nor were they implicated in the assassination of a US President. The Castro regime cut all ties with the US in the first place, and blew up many millions of investment dollars (not just mob money) in the process. The Castro's are/were a particularly nasty threat to the US. There's really no comparison to China, and to do so is far too simplistic.


With that said, I believe the best way to promote freedom and democracy is by example. If trade is normalized betwen the US and Cuba, it might just be the fastest way to put an end to the regime.

[Ralph_Kirk]

Originally Posted by steven_h

China never placed ICBMs 80 miles from our coast, nor were they implicated in the assassination of a US President. The Castro regime cut all ties with the US in the first place, and blew up many millions of investment dollars (not just mob money) in the process. The Castro's are/were a particularly nasty threat to the US. There's really no comparison to China, and to do so is far too simplistic.

Actually, the US cut relations first. Castro actually came to the US and crashed diplomatic parties trying to speak to someone to regain relations. He initiated contact again when Johnson entered the White House.

The missiles were installed after the US attempted an invasion.