cuba accepts us aid

[Smokyballs]

They have lifted the embargo on agricutural goods. The people of Miami are the reason the embargo is still in place. George W. isn't going to cause any problems for brother Jeb. It still takes an act of congress to lift it anyway.

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Number one, I think this thread pushes the envelope a bit on the forum rules esp. w/ regard to "touchy" issues. But, what the hell.

Number two, the "people of Miami?" Hmm. Don't know where in the hell that notion comes from, but whatever gets you through the night, however misguided you may be.

Number three, this is an area that many people cannot ever understand, nor will not ever understand, unless they are of Cuban descent (such as myself) and have been forced to flee their home (such as my family) at the hands of, let's face it, a terrorist. Nothing more, nothing less. Batista was not necessarily a saint, by any means, but as a "Cuban" who is a direct descendant of Jose Marti, you cannot imagine how near and dear this issue is to me, and my family. It is a far wider, and broader issue than many can imagine. And, as much as it does not make sense to give "most-favored-nation" trade status to Red-China, yet keep the embargo against Cuba, there are deeper (and different) issues running here.

Number four, note that I put myself as a "Cuban" in quotes. That's because I am an American. That's point blank and period. Further, I am a Marine who served the finest country in the world. Be glad you don't live in the hell-hole that is Cuba (as some of family who did not get the chance to leave still do), under such a tyrant.

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Btw...the families like Fuente, Padron and Perdomo for instance...they'll never go back to a Cuba that is in any way headed by Fidel (or his family lined up to take over). They made that choice clear decades ago when they too saw what was coming down the pike and had what all that they had taken from them by "the revolution." Just ask Nick, Jorge or Carlito their thoughts on that, and you'll see.

Cuba Libre.

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My misguided notion was implying that what you posted was understood Through out our community. I believe in the embargo. Castro is an evil man and I believe the people of Miami have the biggest reason to be for the embargo. No disrespect intended. I was just trying to get across the point that nothing will be resolved the day the embargo is lifted. I respect your service for our county and I don't have a clue what it is like to but uprooted by a tyrant. I apoligize for my remarks. Cigars mean nothing if people have to suffer for my enjoyment.