tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851163370258594999.post3352761934740606322..comments2023-11-16T03:57:05.158-05:00Comments on The Cuban Triangle: Christmas with MarioPhil Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06724525896667349935noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851163370258594999.post-20212852910691366192011-12-16T05:35:42.123-05:002011-12-16T05:35:42.123-05:00It appears that this attached amendment was droppe...It appears that this attached amendment was dropped from the spending bill. I now put Mr. Diaz-Balart on my "neutral" list and hope someday to add him to my 'positive' politician. I'm fully aware of the hatred, and in many cases rightfully so, the Cuban expatriates have towards the Castro regime. I'm with you all the way on this but again, we win the battle by<br />trade and allowing Cuba the means to<br />fully understand how great the USA<br />truly is. The Cubans who fled and<br />now thrive in America is a classic example. Good job in dropping this amendmentbrianmackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218348094942589118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851163370258594999.post-91531229308710202642011-12-15T00:11:51.663-05:002011-12-15T00:11:51.663-05:00Well, I am furious, and I'm not the type who t...Well, I am furious, and I'm not the type who travels to Cuba, but I do support the right of every Cuban-American to do so. These so called representatives want to emulate, imitate and even surpass the Castro regime when it comes to controlling Cubans. They want to impose their will. More so now that they see some changes taking place in Cuba and see the money their relatives send those in Cuba at threat to them. That money is allowing Cubans to set up their own shops, buy houses etc. This they do not want to see. They want things to worsen, not to improve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851163370258594999.post-47432612323148791912011-12-14T22:10:14.717-05:002011-12-14T22:10:14.717-05:00I am a moderate Cuban American and I have no likin...I am a moderate Cuban American and I have no liking for the right wing Cuban American politicians that proposed this measure nor for the policies they favor.<br /><br />However, in politics I try to be realistic and I believe that, given the Alan Gross- five spy deadlock, it has a good chance of passing.<br /><br />The reason is that President Bush has, in order not to have an erosion of his Jewish electoral support, to appear to take a strong attitude in the Alan Gross matter.<br /><br />He can do so in one of two ways:<br /><br />1- He can strike a deal with the Cuban government to get Gross back.<br /><br />2- He can sanction the Cuban government.<br /><br />The first alternative will require a long period of negotiating and haggling with the Cuban government which wants its five spies back in return for Gross.<br /><br />But Obama cannot make such a one for five deal because this would give the appearance of being very unequal exchange and open him up to the twin charge of:<br /><br />1 Weakness.<br /><br />2 Allowing himself to be blackmailed by the Cuban government.<br /><br />He would have to obtain a more balanced agreement in order to save face.<br /><br />This would require him to get Gross and the freedom of a good number of the remaining political prisoners in the island in order not to appear weak and lose votes.<br /><br />However, this would take ardous and long negotiations and leave him subject to the mercurial whims of the Cuban government.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851163370258594999.post-30597072599898489872011-12-14T19:49:22.782-05:002011-12-14T19:49:22.782-05:00Am I the only one in this country who thinks? Ser...Am I the only one in this country who thinks? Seriously, we have a nation<br />of so called citizens who routinely<br />have their rights eroded by interest<br />groups who are fortunate to live here.<br />Who are these people who continue<br />to defy the logic that every single<br />country in this world knows, the embargo is immoral and, I won't mention his name, counterproductive.<br />Mr. Gross was trying to distribute<br />computers to citizens BUT they have<br />no way to get on line (except by <br />insane telephone lines.) Think!<br />If we had no embargo, Cuba would have internet access, cable access<br />and a clear idea how great this country is. What do you think would happen? You have restricted my right to travel Congressman and<br />sad to say I dislike you and your<br />agenda. P.S. I'm a conservative!brianmackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218348094942589118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851163370258594999.post-48212549216385630162011-12-14T16:21:05.755-05:002011-12-14T16:21:05.755-05:00One of the most insane things I've read in man...One of the most insane things I've read in many months. This is so immoral and unjust. He must be full of hatred.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851163370258594999.post-77647214342587912962011-12-14T13:50:55.022-05:002011-12-14T13:50:55.022-05:00Rubio's gambit is short-term and short sighted...Rubio's gambit is short-term and short sighted politics, if his amendment passes it will re-set things back to Bush jr, but it won't stop Cuban Americans from returning to their homeland. The long term repercussions of this will be disastrous for Rubio and the gang, once those non-voting Cuban-Americans see reality. He's gambling they never will, it is a bet that he's sure to lose. Those leaving Cuba know they aren't exiles, they are immigrants, and that is the key.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com