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GDR
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Message 1 of 24 (744978)
12-17-2014 2:14 PM


The US is taking a big step towards normalizing their relationship with Cuba. Let's hope that the American government will see its way clear to completing the job.
Isolation Has Not Worked
Edited by Adminnemooseus, : Add "(normalizing relationship with Cuba)" to topic title.

He has told you, O man, what is good ; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8

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GDR
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Message 7 of 24 (744993)
12-17-2014 4:31 PM
Reply to: Message 6 by RAZD
12-17-2014 4:21 PM


RAZD writes:
And I would expect the tourist industry to boom.
Unfortunately at this point I don't believe that Americans can vacation in Cuba yet. Hopefully, if that is correct then that will change shortly.
Canadians have been vacationing in Cuba for years.

He has told you, O man, what is good ; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8

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GDR
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Message 9 of 24 (744996)
12-17-2014 6:13 PM
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12-17-2014 2:42 PM


Larni writes:
Not being a student in American history I've never understood why after the fall of communism and the USSR they remained sanctioned by the US.
My understanding, and I can be corrected if I'm wrong, is that a big part of the issue is then when the Castro regime took over the country they confiscated the homes of wealthy Americans that had residences there. That was the original problem along with them aligning themselves with the USSR during the cold war.
More recently though it has been the issue of losing the Cuban/American vote in Florida.
It all seems strange to me though that the US to their credit has become best buds with Japan after actually being at war with them after Pearl Harbour but haven't been able to resolve their issues with Cuba which has only hurt already impoverished Cubans.
I think that President Obama is on the side of the angels with this one.

He has told you, O man, what is good ; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God.
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Message 10 of 24 (744997)
12-17-2014 6:22 PM


I'm proud to say that my country and Prime Minister played a part in all of this.
lobalnews.ca/news/1731666/u-s-cuba-seek-to-normalize-relations-after-american-released-from-prison/

He has told you, O man, what is good ; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8

  
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Message 17 of 24 (745033)
12-18-2014 10:14 AM
Reply to: Message 14 by New Cat's Eye
12-18-2014 9:36 AM


Cat Sci writes:
But why now all of the sudden? What has changed?
President Obama had indicated in his first term that he wanted to do this. He is now in his last term and with the mid-term elections over this is politically the best time for him to act.

He has told you, O man, what is good ; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8

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