President Obama has done what Richard Nixon did in 1972 - Nixon (the great anti-Communist) eho opened dipolmatic relations with China, in 1972...now President Obama has opened the door to diplomatic relations with Cuba, after over 50 years.
President Obama has realized that after 50 years the economic boycott of Cuba, by the US, has been a failure and that was a absolute failure and to create - change - and to create jobs in the US, diplomatic relations with Cuba, should be normalized. Now the Cuban people and Americans will soon be able to travel, and visit. The economic exchanges will provide profits to both countries. The decision was long overdue and President Obama is to be congratulated for making this happen.
There has been Republican outcries against President Obama's decision - what haven't they opposed ??? So to go forward with diplomatic, cultural and business opportunities is a good thing.
ps..Cuban President Rauol Castro has warned and advised the US that Cuba will not give up its political system because of the change - but that is for public consumption - real change is coming to Cuba, and now nothing will stop it. Mao also did the same thing to his Party.
THIS ENTRY WAS FROM 5/31/10
For over 50 years - the USA has boycotted Cuba, with a misguided policy that a boycott would bring down Fidel Castro and his regime.
Well after 50 years, by any measure this policy has been a failure - Fidel and Raul Castro remain in power and the Cuban people suffer - frozen in time.
President Obama has taken small steps - but he must declare an unilateral end to the boycott of Cuba - and Open Cuba to all Americans who wish to travel and/or reunite with family and friends. No restrictions - let American bring their dollars and voices of freedom - let the Cuban people begin to feel the freedom - even if Fidel and Raoul benefit, in the short run.
A program on CNBC (Escape from Havana:An American Story)about 14,000 children secretly flown out of Cuba in the 1960's and their stories is a compelling story of survival and of the failure of US policy.
These children now seniors - some feel Cuba must be open and that American policy, that they once supported, is wrong - and the USA must open trade and travel to Cuba.
