Don't you guys think it will be a lot better to lift the embargo against Cuba?
927853
2 reasons we should.  1)  Today they came out and said Castro had between 3 and 8 months to live, and definatly not through 07.  If we lifted the embargo, with Castro's death, I think the country may revolt and over throw the communist government, bringing a democracy.  2)  Those cigars are really good
1007997
first , for complaints.... go to...\n\nhttp://hrw.org/english/docs/2005/01/13/cuba9848.htm\n\nthen\nhttp://www.cubanet.org/CNews/y06/jun06/20e5.htm\n\nfor more info on this here .....\n\nEXCERPT FROM THE NET>>>SOURCE HAS BEEN GIVEN\n\n\nThe term "terrorism," in practice, means the terrorism that THEY carry out against US. And the U.S. is not alone in this practice - it is probably close to universal. Cuba is certainly not alone in being treated this way. There is very rich literature documenting the practice generally.... Even the orders of the World Court calling on the U.S. to terminate its "unlawful use of force" (i.e., international terrorism, or maybe even aggression) against Nicaragua, and the supporting Security Council resolution (vetoed by the US), are unknown [in the U.S.], and if brought up, dismissed as proof that the Court is "anti-American" and irrelevant. The Cuban case is unusual because it is so clear, certainly since JFK ordered his staff to launch "the terrors of the earth" against Cuba....\n--Noam Chomsky, September, 2002\n\nTo understand the politics of Cuba, it is necessary to understand the role of the US in Latin America and elsewhere. By examining the history of the US aggression and intervention, we can see clearly the motives that have driven its foreign policy and what it is capable of given the motive and opportunity. It will then be easy to see why the Cuban people must take what seem to us to be extraordinary measures to counter this threat. For them, it is truly a matter of life and death. Recent developments -- shifts in popular opinion in the US, etc. -- are the basis for some optimism that Cuba/US relations may soon improve. Cubans must, however, exercise extreme caution if they are not to meet a fate similar to that of the former USSR, Yugoslavia and others. As William Blum states in the introduction to his recent essay, US Aggression and Intervention, in The Guardian (CPA), \n\nThe engine of American foreign policy has been fueled not by a devotion to any kind of morality, but by the necessity to serve other imperatives: \n\nto make the world safe for American corporations; \nto enhance the financial statements of defence contractors at home who have contributed generously to members of Congress; \nto prevent the rise of any society that might serve as a successful example of an alternative to the capitalist model; \nto extend political and economic hegemony over as wide an area as possible, as befits a 'great power'. \n\nit will come as no surprise to readers that some international organizations, do not see Cuba as democracy. Following is a rebuttal of a typical criticism of the Cuban electoral based on an excerpt (in italics) from a report on human rights in Cuba by a commission of the Organization of American States (OAS). The section entitled "Elections for the National Assembly of People's Power and the Provincial Assemblies" begins:\n\nThe American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man establishes the right to vote and to participate in government at Article XX, in the following terms. \nArticle XX. Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.\n\n38. Political rights, as considered by the Declaration, have two clearly distinguishable aspects: the right to directly exercise power, i.e., to participate in government; and the right to elect those who are to exercise it, i.e., the right to vote. This presupposes a broad conception of representative democracy, based on popular sovereignty, in which the functions by which power is exercised are performed by persons chosen in free and fair elections.\n\nThis is the case in Cuba. In addition to having the right to vote, every Cuban of voting age has an equal opportu
630678
Why does everything ....have to benefit AMERICA? Shouldn't we be looking at "what's good or better for the Cuban people" FIRST. Aren't THEY the ones - first on the list? Isn't the main reason America lost Cuba,- because they were looking after their own interests, and lineing their own pockets with profits from tourism, casinos, gambling and huge sugar production profits.......WHILE THE PEOPLE SLOWLY STARVED IN POVERTY. Haven't we learned anything from the past? It's time to STOP this  greedy - "WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME ATTITUDE." Isn't this the same reason America broke away from Britain? Britain was taking all the resources and huge profits back to Britain and leaving  Americans with taxes and very little to pay for them with?
320419
It is entirely possible. Iran, China, Cuba, Russia, France, Isreal, US, GB, Venezuela, rogue terrorists, Korea. Heck yeah... gonna be tough for quite a while!
675480
Ha, ha, I'd pay to see an American president admit America was wrong over Cuba. The US will continue to be a baby and never admit they were wrong...how un-American!
774503
I am afraid not. It will come down to fighting them here on our own soil before some ppl. will wake up. Are you ready?\n\nNotme--sometimes it's not our choice.
937959
I wouldnt cuba is a sh%Thole, and why would want to give Fidel factories, instructure in place. Become closer to France to curropt them more we need to break thier arrogance together. Remember, France is xenophonic but the its always fun to hear British jokes bash France hahahaha..
923810
It won't make much difference.  It is already about as bad a situation over there as possible.
444217
Probably not, but it wouldn't hurt to try. The people who think that increasing weapons stockpiles is the right thing to do haven't cured humanity of its misery.
45112
I think that they should keep the politics out of the World Baseball Classic and treat it like the Olympics. By not letting the Cuba team play, it will leave the critics too much lead wat to debate the outcome of the VERY FIRST World Baseball Classic. Since it is the 1st one, I believe that it is very important for it to be as successful as possible with as few problems on and off the field as possible. I am very excited about the pride that all the MLB players are taking in this event. \n\nOne more note on Cuba baseball. It is just totally strange to me that the 2 most successful MLB players from Cuba have been involved in Steroid cases leading to me wonder about how great the Cuba baseball organization really is. I am sure that they have good players, but the ones that have made it to the MLB have either been a flop or have been tested for steroids. \n\nI say that the USA team will be more concerned with the DOM REP team than the Cuban Team.....
720227
Yes it would,\nBut the economic/military counter-measures that US will take will likely cripple the economy of every single OPEC country and probably of the whole world as well.\n\nSo OPEC is highly unlikely to impose such embargo.\n\nP.S. I would not rule out use of nuclear weapons in a case of such an embargo
1570
Actually MLB wants Cuban players to play. The problem is actually government sanctions against Cuba and Cuba will not be allowed a permit to play.
477484
As long as Cuba is communist the majority of people will live in poverty.  The United States still has some hatred for the Cuban govt. because of the missle crisis.  Cuba also tricked us into believing that they were capitalist.  As long as Cubans complain about Fidel or any one else with a similar regime i dont believe we will help and with out US help Cuba is doomed.  (remember we control most of the world bank)
1008102
Because the government allows it.  The lassez faire policies of most administrations tend to let "the market" dictate prices, however the oil companies collude to set prices.\n\nNo, I do not have to move to Cuba.  I can excerise my precious vote.  If enough americans think straight\nin November we might end this nonsense.\n\nThink green, buy hybrids, conserve energy, and save the precious lives of young americans.  Oil is not worth dying for.\n\nBest wishes\n\nAsk the consumer advocate
679064
Not a chance. Look at that country's history. They're need the threat of nuclear weapons as a bargaining chip so they can continue to squelch human rights.
752327
Cuba still lets the USA use Guantanamo bay as a Navy base, and the States had to ask and recieve permission to house prisoners there. I suspect there might be closer ties than either side admits. ?But then again I am just a paranoid conspiracy theorist.
569940
No, because Communist Dictatorships are beginning to Flourish in Central, and South America. Most Notably Venezuela, and now Brazil.There is an Open Alliance with Cuba that, when Castro Dies, his Regime will, unfortunately Continue. I Hope I'm wrong, but I don't think so.