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bs_kwaj
Herf-A-Holic Topic Starter

11 years ago

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."

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QMPASH
Aficionado

11 years ago

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.

Speyside
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

Not the end. Unfortunately the travel restrictions and embargo are still in place. Congress is the authority that will decide on both issues.

tonygraz
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

And at the rate congress does things....

Brewha
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

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
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

It is true that the Republicant’s will constipate progress as usual.

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

Brewha wrote:

Like Nixon opening up that China door.

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frankj1
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

Like Nixon opening up that China door.

Gene363 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.

tonygraz
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

frankj1 wrote:

Too many other things to deride him on.

Brewha
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

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.