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08-22-2007, 10:06 PM
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Re: Cuba Embargo
Why exactly would we lower or eliminate the sanctions on Cuba, a communist nation that basically borders our country?
So people who fled that country cannot send money back? No thanks. So we can pump up their economy? Pass. Cigars? Not interested. 
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#13
08-22-2007, 10:24 PM
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Re: Cuba Embargo
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Why exactly would we lower or eliminate the sanctions on Cuba, a communist nation that basically borders our country? [/ QUOTE ] It is frequently observed that harsh sanctions have a tendency to cement the power of dictators. Growth and development weaken their overall hold (the firmer you squeeze the more systems will slip between your fingers) on the country. More opponents will appear and more options for progress.
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#14
08-22-2007, 10:49 PM
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Re: Cuba Embargo
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Why exactly would we lower or eliminate the sanctions on Cuba, a communist nation that basically borders our country? [/ QUOTE ] I think a really good reason would be if it was finacially profitable to do so. Are we really worried about Cuba being a threat, are they sponsoring terrorist? If not and the U.S economy can make $$$ then I say lets go for it.
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#15
08-23-2007, 01:45 AM
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Re: Fidel/Raul Die.....Then We Talk Trade
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Communist Cuba under Castro has spread a lot of evil in the world. Spreading wars in Africa, Central America, and South America. [/ QUOTE ] What, you mean the ideological "cleansing" that the US financed? In south america the US supported and financed several military coups over a period of at least 5 decades, to overthrow democratically elected unconvenient presidents and install subsequent dictators, in order to assassin and persecute leftist people and smother leftist or otherwise unconvenient ideals. That's all the war related to communism that I can think of in south america. In any case, why assume all wars are bad a priori? The republican/capitalist revolution also spawned war, death and temporary chaos, but things ended up better because of it.
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#16
08-23-2007, 01:52 AM
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Re: Cuba Embargo
I think it is in the US's interest to lift the embargo. It is in Cuba's interest, too.
Among other things, with the lifting I think it's likely that Cuba will become more of a sort of communist/capitalist hybrid like China, which while it's far from what the US would like, it's closer to it's interests than what Cuba is today. If communism is to be eradicated, I think this is the best way to go.
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#18
08-23-2007, 07:36 AM
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Re: Cuba Embargo
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Has there been anything studied or written about whether having an embargo against a place like Cuba acts as a deterrent to other nations in the US's sphere of influence to attaining similar adverse status? If so that could be a valid reason for keeping it place even if its not effective in terms of regime change and other overtly stated purposes. [/ QUOTE ] ugh The US government has no right to tell americans where they can and can't go and who they can and can't trade with. The idea of doing stuff like this to keep other countries "in line" is even worse. imperialism is bad, mmmkay?
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#19
08-23-2007, 01:01 PM
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Re: Cuba Embargo
With free trade, both sides gain. That's why they trade. Why have an embargo and
a) Hurt US citizens b) Hurt Cuban citizens and thus make it easier for a dictator to stay in power. The happier the people the harder it is to be a dictator That and Baseball + cigars + Cuban women. Enough said.
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