US to start talks with Cuba to normalize full diplomatic relations

[Birds Away]

Two quasi-communist regimes getting together?

 

[cobber]

Sampled some of the Cubans in Beijing. Meh.

Speaking of which, since we're normalizing relations how about lifting the embargo on Chinese small arms and ammunition?

 

[1911ly]

How does the US benefit from this? What to we gain? Not much I can see.

What to we lose? I can answer that. Our reputation as a country with a strong foreign policy. Our reputation as being strong on human rights. And we'll lose money. Lot's of money.

Any moneys spend there will go to prop up the Castro regime. If you stand over John Kennedy grave and listen closely you'll probably hear him rolling over in it.

 

[Denny347]

Which "murdered for free speech" vacation package will you choose when traveling to Cuba?

My Canadian friends liked visiting Cuba.

 

[Denny347]

How does the US benefit from this? What to we gain? Not much I can see.

What to we lose? I can answer that. Our reputation as a country with a strong foreign policy. Our reputation as being strong on human rights. And we'll lose money. Lot's of money.

Any moneys spend there will go to prop up the Castro regime. If you stand over John Kennedy grave and listen closely you'll probably hear him rolling over in it.

Yes, our relationship with China sure sends that same message.

 

[Henry]

This is when we find out the cigars weren't as good as we've been led to believe.

It depends on what you are getting...Partagas for one is outstanding....if from the Cuban producer. Like many cigars, the same brand name is used for both Cuban produced product and non-Cuban produced product. For many, like Partagas, the Cuban product is substantially better.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Rubio ends his rant with a mic drop: "This Congress is not going to lift the embargo."

That's how real leaders talk.

 

[pudly]

I'm sure the talks include how to import Cuban medical care practices as a model for Obamacare.

 

[rambone]

Which "murdered for free speech" vacation package will you choose when traveling to Cuba?

I've acquired some Cuban cigars in the past. They're good, smooth, well-rolled... But not worth the premium price.

By your logic you supported murder with every puff.

 

[ciaclassified]

Cuban cigars, politics, trading illegal goods. . .welcome back Cuba don't say Obama didn't do anything

 

[printcraft]

Wait wait wait.... do we export the anti smoking nazis to Cuba to go after their tobacco industry?

 

[ArcadiaGP]

By your logic you supported murder with every puff.

I'm also a big fan of child labor, because some things I own are made in China. Also socialism, because of the Russian vodka I buy.

 

[KLB]

Yes, our relationship with China sure sends that same message.

Don't forget Saudi Arabia, Congo, and a host of other countries that are worse than Cuba.

 

[OakRiver]

What legitimate purpose is served by the current icy relationship between the US and Cuba?

How does the US benefit from this? What to we gain? Not much I can see.

What to we lose? I can answer that. Our reputation as a country with a strong foreign policy. Our reputation as being strong on human rights. And we'll lose money. Lot's of money.

Any moneys spend there will go to prop up the Castro regime. If you stand over John Kennedy grave and listen closely you'll probably hear him rolling over in it.

You mean like our relationship with the Saudis? With China? With Egypt? With Saddam? With the Taliban? With Uzbekistan? Eritrea?

 

[Blackhawk2001]

I'm not sure why anyone would be surprised at this action by Obama; he's shown himself to be always more willing to negotiate with tyrants than with the Republicans. Guess it appeals to his Communist roots.

 

[Henry]

When goods don't cross borders, soldiers will.
-Bastiat

 

[Blackhawk2001]

When goods don't cross borders, soldiers will.
-Bastiat

About thirty years of relations with Cuba disproves that idea. None of our troops over there (except at Guantanamo which is "ours") none of theirs over here - or much or anywhere else since the Soviets stopped bankrolling them.

 

[OakRiver]

I'm not sure why anyone would be surprised at this action by Obama; he's shown himself to be always more willing to negotiate with tyrants than with the Republicans. Guess it appeals to his Communist roots.

What seems to be the recurring theme is cutting deals over prisoner exchanges

 

[ArcadiaGP]

[video=youtube;oQxYxuNlk24]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQxYxuNlk24[/video]

 

[cobber]

Wait wait wait.... do we export the anti smoking nazis to Cuba to go after their tobacco industry?

I'm expecting Mike Bloomberg and Shannon to oppose imports of rum and cigars, if Slurpees are evil. If it saves one child...