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US, Cuba... after 54 years
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bs_kwaj Offline
#1 Posted: Mon, Jul 20 2015, 12:37 AM EST
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July 20, 2015

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/07/20/us-cuba-formally-restore-diplomatic-ties-after-54-years/?intcmp=latestnews

"WASHINGTON – More than a half century of Cold War and lingering enmity came to an abrupt but quiet end on Monday as the United States and Cuba restored full diplomatic relations."
QMPASH Offline
#2 Posted: Mon, Jul 20 2015, 5:04 AM EST
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Fitting end to a policy that never worked except to the detriment of the United States. The problem now is that the Republican majority in Congress may not confirm any Obumo nomination to the post of Ambassador to Cuba. The only thing that would do is to enhance the popularity of a lame duck President whose prestige and popularity have hitherto, reached new lows.
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#3 Posted: Mon, Jul 20 2015, 8:17 AM EST
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Not the end. Unfortunately the travel restrictions and embargo are still in place. Congress is the authority that will decide on both issues.
tonygraz Offline
#4 Posted: Mon, Jul 20 2015, 10:10 AM EST
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And at the rate congress does things....
Brewha Offline
#5 Posted: Mon, Jul 20 2015, 10:49 AM EST
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It is true that the Republicant’s will constipate progress as usual.

But at lease with have a President that shows some real leadership.
Gene363 Offline
#6 Posted: Mon, Jul 20 2015, 11:12 AM EST
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Brewha wrote:
It is true that the Republicant’s will constipate progress as usual.

But at lease with have a President that shows some real leadership.


Like Nixon opening up that China door.
frankj1 Offline
#7 Posted: Mon, Jul 20 2015, 12:42 PM EST
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Gene363 wrote:
Like Nixon opening up that China door.

very true...of course he was the one that slammed it shut earlier in his political career!

But I really do admire that he recognized a changing world and acted on it. Today he would be derided as a flip-flopper.
tonygraz Offline
#8 Posted: Mon, Jul 20 2015, 1:15 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
very true...of course he was the one that slammed it shut earlier in his political career!

But I really do admire that he recognized a changing world and acted on it. Today he would be derided as a flip-flopper.



Too many other things to deride him on.
Brewha Offline
#9 Posted: Mon, Jul 20 2015, 1:20 PM EST
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I suppose the real excitement would be getting Cuban cigars. Although I’ve had quite a few, they are expensive and don’t really seem to live up to their reputation.
rfenst Offline
#10 Posted: Mon, Jul 20 2015, 2:23 PM EST
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Brewha wrote:
It is true that the Republicant’s will constipate progress as usual.

But at lease with have a President that shows some real leadership.


Please pass the popcorn.
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