Should the U.S. normalize relations with Cuba?

by JenSemPa Posted 2012/07/19 23:47:33

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	Yes. We always had normalized relations with the USSR. It led to Soviet society opening up, and eventually led to its people ditching communism.	16 votes	64%
	No. Cuba's terrible human-rights record cannot be ignored.	4 votes	16%
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rknothead 2012/07/21 12:32:59

Yes. We always had normalized relations with the USSR. It led to Soviet soci...

It's not a threat, and if we normalize relations, it could lead to a more democratic govt in Cuba

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Aqua Surf 2012/07/21 04:20:03

No. Cuba's terrible human-rights record cannot be ignored.

Until they hang the Castros, set up free elections and banish Communism, they can stew in their own juice.

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KrSpo 2012/07/20 14:28:52

Yes. We always had normalized relations with the USSR. It led to Soviet soci...

It is stupid for us to be so close to Cuba and not have relations with them. The Soviets pointed missiles at us too, and we still have relations with them.

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Aqua Surf to KrSpo 2012/07/21 04:21:32

Was that wishful thinking or a Freudian slip? There is no more Soviet Union; Reagan set the Russian people free!

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KrSpo to Aqua Surf 2012/07/23 21:27:22 (edited)

Reagan had nothing to do with it. That system was close to collapsing long before Reagan arrived.

As far as no more Soviet Union, we made nice with them BEFORE they went the way of history and are still in a 'friendly' status with the now former republics.

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Reichstolz 2012/07/20 14:07:03

Undecided.

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There is no benefit for our nation. Cuba is nothing.

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ģhøṡτ øώl 2012/07/20 13:15:35

No. Cuba's terrible human-rights record cannot be ignored.

I don't totally agree with that yes answer. You should study history, Russian society and Russian politics a little better. And use multiple sources, not just one.

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Bob, the reasonable one 2012/07/20 13:10:25

Yes. We always had normalized relations with the USSR. It led to Soviet soci...

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We should have normalized relations after Kennedy...Castro and Cuba could have been subverted easily with consumer goods...the only people that were hurt by the boycott were the Cuban people, the only people enpowered were Castro and his cronies...embargoes don't work, unless you go to war...peace time embargoes are bullsh*t

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RobHom 2012/07/20 12:59:56

Yes. We always had normalized relations with the USSR. It led to Soviet soci...

Its really quite stupid not to... Shoot negotiate a contract to allow them to put in a KFC, a BK Lounge and some other crappy fast food...and before you know it...voila...democracy! When that happens maybe most of the Cubans in Miami...the ones who rant and rave about "freeing Cuba" and never doing anything will start a reverse flotilla and go back to Havana and live happily ever after.

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Ian 2012/07/20 12:46:42

Undecided.

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You all do realize the Soviet Union doesn't exist, correct?

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JenSemPa to Ian 2012/07/20 13:16:21

Yes.

Where did anyone say it does?

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Andy 2012/07/20 12:27:01

No. Cuba's terrible human-rights record cannot be ignored.

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And the leadership in CUBA...really doesn't want the US to be its friend. Castro has always just thumbed his nose at the US.

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Katherine 2012/07/20 04:43:04

No. Cuba's terrible human-rights record cannot be ignored.

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Depending on what you mean by normalize... There's about 192 countries out there. It really bothers me that we invest money into countries that treat their citizens, other countries and us terribly, rather than appreciating the countries that work with their people, other countries, treat us very well and have the same civilized beliefs as us. Acceptance of the horrendous and ignoring those instantly who are good, no. However

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JenSemPa to Katherine 2012/07/20 13:23:10

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Reagan's "tear down this wall" speech was awesome.

In the "tear down this wall" part, he was directly addressing the leader of the USSR -- with which we had normalized relations during the entire Cold War.

The USSR, with which we had normalized relations, no longer exists. Communist Cuba, which we do not have normalized relations, still does. I don't think that's a coincidence.

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Katherine to JenSemPa 2012/07/20 14:51:08

I maintain my same answer.

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Kaleokualoha 2012/07/20 01:54:09

Yes. We always had normalized relations with the USSR. It led to Soviet soci...

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Cuba's human rights record is no worse than that of the Soviet Union, PRC, or China, which all enjoy diplomatic relations.

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Freeranger 2012/07/20 00:31:21

Undecided.

Perhaps for the cigars?

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RobHom to Freeranger 2012/07/20 13:01:29

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Meh....just jump across the border to Canada...you can buy all you want, or go to the first village you come to in Mexico....you can buy all you want.

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Rusty Shackleford 2012/07/19 23:54:03

Undecided.

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Well, since we are now a Marxist dictatorship like them, why not?

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Nimitz 2012/07/19 23:50:05

Yes. We always had normalized relations with the USSR. It led to Soviet soci...

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You don't change people's attitudes by blocking them--on Sodahead or in real life.

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Aqua Surf to Nimitz 2012/07/21 04:24:10

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You also don't reward bad behavior.

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Nimitz to Aqua Surf 2012/07/21 06:25:56

True, but I think after sixty years or so we could have found a balance. :-)

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