On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 12:24:58 -0400, Glenn Ashmore
wrote:

Tomorrow the new restrictions on travel to Cuba take effect. Up until
now, Cuban Americans could go to Cuba once a year, carry anything that
they could pack in 140 lbs of luggage and spend $167/day. This is a
right that no other American citizen has had for 40 years. Effective
tomorrow Cuban Americans can only go once every 3 years, can carry no
more than 44 pounds of luggage and can spend only $50 a day.

Now the South Florida Cubans are screaming that they are being treated
unfairly and that the new restrictions are "unconstitutional".

My heart bleeds. At least now they get a taste of what they have
inflicted on the rest of us.

You hit that one dead center, Glenn. If the restrictions make sense
for me, they should apply to them as well. Personally I think the
whole thing is misguided and pointless, but it does serve the purpose
of transferring many dollars into the hands of the politicians from
the hardline Cuban exiles. Castro is probably going to outlive most
of his enemies, anyway

The new regulations are only going to hurt the poor people in Cuba. As
always, those in power have everything they want.
I would hope that after a few decades of embargo "experimentation" on Cuba,
we'd figure out it's not going to work.
We're all hugs and kisses with Russia and China, but have a hard on for
Cuba? Come on!
MMC
"felton" wrote in message
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On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 12:24:58 -0400, Glenn Ashmore
wrote:

Tomorrow the new restrictions on travel to Cuba take effect. Up until
now, Cuban Americans could go to Cuba once a year, carry anything that
they could pack in 140 lbs of luggage and spend $167/day. This is a
right that no other American citizen has had for 40 years. Effective
tomorrow Cuban Americans can only go once every 3 years, can carry no
more than 44 pounds of luggage and can spend only $50 a day.

Now the South Florida Cubans are screaming that they are being treated
unfairly and that the new restrictions are "unconstitutional".

My heart bleeds. At least now they get a taste of what they have
inflicted on the rest of us.

You hit that one dead center, Glenn. If the restrictions make sense
for me, they should apply to them as well. Personally I think the
whole thing is misguided and pointless, but it does serve the purpose
of transferring many dollars into the hands of the politicians from
the hardline Cuban exiles. Castro is probably going to outlive most
of his enemies, anyway

Oh, the poor, poor people of Cuba. Perhaps they should take a lesson from
Castro and revolt.

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 22:01:19 GMT, "Garuda" wrote:

Oh, the poor, poor people of Cuba. Perhaps they should take a lesson from
Castro and revolt.

That might be the intent...squeeze from the inside.

If there was an open border, a free exchange, there would be less
pressure internally, and the entire Castro Revolution would most
likely lead to another problem for the US...."What do we say to the
kids?"

Yeah, remember they tried that one time and were given the high hard one by
CIA. The Shiite tried it too. So did the Kurds. And we let them all down.
Ease travel to all US citizens and Fidel and co will be sitting in the
corner wondering what hit them. The only reasons for the continued embargo
is strong lobbying by FL Cubans, the voting block, and the complete lack of
interest on the part of the rest of the US.
MMC
"Garuda" wrote in message
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Oh, the poor, poor people of Cuba. Perhaps they should take a lesson from
Castro and revolt.

MMC wrote:
Yeah, remember they tried that one time and were given the high hard one by
CIA. The Shiite tried it too. So did the Kurds. And we let them all down.
Ease travel to all US citizens and Fidel and co will be sitting in the
corner wondering what hit them. The only reasons for the continued embargo
is strong lobbying by FL Cubans, the voting block, and the complete lack of
interest on the part of the rest of the US.

When you sit down and compare the past 50 years, Coca-Cola, Levi's and
Rock and Roll have been more effective at bringing down totalitarian
regimes than blockades and embargoes. The embargo gives Castro a
scapegoat. Interaction breeds decent and gives the decenters courage to
act. US culture is the most dangerous weapon on the planet.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
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Very well put Glen.
"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
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MMC wrote:
Yeah, remember they tried that one time and were given the high hard one
by
CIA. The Shiite tried it too. So did the Kurds. And we let them all
down.
Ease travel to all US citizens and Fidel and co will be sitting in the
corner wondering what hit them. The only reasons for the continued
embargo
is strong lobbying by FL Cubans, the voting block, and the complete lack
of
interest on the part of the rest of the US.

When you sit down and compare the past 50 years, Coca-Cola, Levi's and
Rock and Roll have been more effective at bringing down totalitarian
regimes than blockades and embargoes. The embargo gives Castro a
scapegoat. Interaction breeds decent and gives the decenters courage to
act. US culture is the most dangerous weapon on the planet.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
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MMC wrote:
Yeah, remember they tried that one time and were given the high hard one
by
CIA. The Shiite tried it too. So did the Kurds. And we let them all
down.
Ease travel to all US citizens and Fidel and co will be sitting in the
corner wondering what hit them. The only reasons for the continued
embargo
is strong lobbying by FL Cubans, the voting block, and the complete lack
of
interest on the part of the rest of the US.

When you sit down and compare the past 50 years, Coca-Cola, Levi's and
Rock and Roll have been more effective at bringing down totalitarian
regimes than blockades and embargoes. The embargo gives Castro a
scapegoat. Interaction breeds decent and gives the decenters courage to
act. US culture is the most dangerous weapon on the planet.

US culture? hmm.... . Yeah I guess it is kind of dangerous. Almost an
oxymoron.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com