remphish1 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Obama-to-all...f-14911322.html Looks like we are heading down the path of the embargo and travel ban to Cuba being lifted. I think it will be a welcome change. I do think it will greatly impact Cuba, especially the old world charm of Havana. I have never been but seen pictures of all the old automobiles on the street and it seems unique and I am sure would be quite a site to see in person. I will visit Cuba when the time comes as I enjoy Cuban food, Cigars (I have them when I travel internationally ) and drinks (yum) and I am curious about Cuba. Has anyone been to Cuba before...anyone have any further thoughts... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Booo Cuba is such a nice destination for the rest of the world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 It's about time some rationality was applied to U.S. policy toward Cuba. Obama should avoid riding in open limousines from now on, though. (Back, and to the left.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunken mountain Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Well,I wonder what will be the excuse of Castro now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kimcatch22 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 It's about time some rationality was applied to U.S. policy toward Cuba. Obama should avoid riding in open limousines from now on, though. (Back, and to the left.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 To be clear ... as I read it, this change only really affects Cuban-Americans who have family still in Cuba. It's just a first step. The embargo is still in place, and likely will be for a while. edit: I keep seeing this phrase in news articles online, probably because everyone's using the same wire report: "President Barack Obama is allowing Americans to make unlimited trips and money transfers to family in Cuba and easing other restrictions" What a horribly written passage. It makes it sound like all Americans are now permitted unlimited travel to Cuba. I don't believe that's the case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
futureage1 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 All part of the plan to get the rest of the world in the G20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 To be clear ... as I read it, this change only really affects Cuban-Americans who have family still in Cuba. It's just a first step. The embargo is still in place, and likely will be for a while. edit: I keep seeing this phrase in news articles online, probably because everyone's using the same wire report: "President Barack Obama is allowing Americans to make unlimited trips and money transfers to family in Cuba and easing other restrictions" What a horribly written passage. It makes it sound like all Americans are now permitted unlimited travel to Cuba. I don't believe that's the case. It was poorly written. Like you said before it is the first step. I believe under Obama eventually all will be able to travel to Cuba from the USA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 It was poorly written. Like you said before it is the first step. I believe under Obama eventually all will be able to travel to Cuba from the USA I hope so, but I have my doubts. I'm currently taking a class on the history of Cuba, very interesting. I know many don't support the Castro regime but after all the punishment the cuban people received under US control we really have no business hurting them now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Does anyone really want to go to Cuba anyway? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Why? Other than people with family there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'm hoping to meet Hyman Roth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Why? Other than people with family there. I have some unfinished business with Hyman Roth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'm hoping to meet Hyman Roth.I have some unfinished business with Hyman Roth.OK, that was freaky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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