Galveston mayor visits Cuba

Onkel Neal · 04-22-09, 11:22 PM

Total WTH?! moment.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6385258.html

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In 1900, Cuban meteorologists tried to warn Galveston about a catastrophic storm heading straight for the island. That outreach from the Cubans helped form a special bond between the American city and the island nation.

It’s a bond the mayor of Galveston seeks to build on in a visit to Cuba Wednesday that experts say may contribute to a thaw in U.S.-Cuban relations begun last week and allow both countries to share their experience in dealing with hurricanes.

I don't have a smilie for this one...

talk about a publicity stunt.

UnderseaLcpl · 04-23-09, 01:12 AM

This move does seem to have thinly veiled political motives, doesn't it?

Nonetheless I'm in favor of restoring relations and trade between the U.S. and Cuba. The nation is so desperately poor, it should be easy to exploit economically.
But some good could come of it for Cuba. The worst possible thing for communsim is to be exposed to the influence of freedom. That's why Communist nations go to such great lengths to be isolationaist.
Honestly, I don't even know why we continue the embargo. I understand the desire to refrain from supporting communism, but I think we could do a lot more damage to their government if we worked to open up relations.

nikimcbee · 04-23-09, 01:14 AM

So the subsim club house will now be "Neal's house of cigars?"

Tchocky · 04-23-09, 01:51 AM

There can be no possibility of trade with Cuba, for exactly the same reasons that there can be no trade with Vietnam or China.

Etienne · 04-23-09, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tchocky

There can be no possibility of trade with Cuba, for exactly the same reasons that there can be no trade with Vietnam or China.

You do realise China's one of the world's biggest exporter of manufactured goods?

04-23-09, 04:21 AM

Also China is now the Richest country in the World,
The only country able to help the World countries get out
of todays economic recession.

Jimbuna · 04-23-09, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Total WTH?! moment.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6385258.html

I don't have a smilie for this one...

talk about a publicity stunt.

VipertheSniper · 04-23-09, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Etienne

You do realise China's one of the world's biggest exporter of manufactured goods?

You do realize that he was being sarcastic right?

AVGWarhawk · 04-23-09, 08:30 AM

Personally, I see no reason not to open the doors a bit with Cuba. If not just for the cigars only

SteamWake · 04-23-09, 09:03 AM

"In 1900"...

Forgive me but I believe that was before Cuba allowed Russia to park nukes a couple hundred miles off out coast.

AVGWarhawk · 04-23-09, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

"In 1900"...

Forgive me but I believe that was before Cuba allowed Russia to park nukes a couple hundred miles off out coast.

80 miles

04-23-09, 09:48 AM

1. What was the political goal in having an embargo on Cuba?

2. Did this emabargo produce the projected results?

3. Are the cirmustances and reasons that resulted in this ebargo still valid today?

Answerings these questions should open up a bit more objective discussion over this topic, free of emotional nationalistics.

AVGWarhawk · 04-23-09, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bewolf

1. What was the political goal in having an embargo on Cuba?

2. Did this emabargo produce the projected results?

3. Are the cirmustances and reasons that resulted in this ebargo still valid today?

Answerings these questions should open up a bit more objective discussion over this topic, free of emotional nationalistics.

1) Political goal was to not entertain Russia having nukes off the US shores.

2) Results were favorable.

3) Reasons it still in effect today, still a communist country I suppose. Still run by Castro who was not always the US best friend.

Other than that, I see no reason sanctions could not be lifted.

FIREWALL · 04-23-09, 10:09 AM

Maybe we can put OUR missles there.

Hah !!! Chavez

Spike88 · 04-23-09, 10:24 AM

I'm for opening relations with Cuba. That is if they dont turn on us and go to the Russians again.

04-23-09, 01:12 AM	#2
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This move does seem to have thinly veiled political motives, doesn't it? Nonetheless I'm in favor of restoring relations and trade between the U.S. and Cuba. The nation is so desperately poor, it should be easy to exploit economically. But some good could come of it for Cuba. The worst possible thing for communsim is to be exposed to the influence of freedom. That's why Communist nations go to such great lengths to be isolationaist. Honestly, I don't even know why we continue the embargo. I understand the desire to refrain from supporting communism, but I think we could do a lot more damage to their government if we worked to open up relations. __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	So the subsim club house will now be "Neal's house of cigars?" __________________

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	There can be no possibility of trade with Cuba, for exactly the same reasons that there can be no trade with Vietnam or China. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Personally, I see no reason not to open the doors a bit with Cuba. If not just for the cigars only __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	"In 1900"... Forgive me but I believe that was before Cuba allowed Russia to park nukes a couple hundred miles off out coast. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

04-23-09, 04:21 AM	#6
owner20071963 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Also China is now the Richest country in the World, The only country able to help the World countries get out of todays economic recession.

04-23-09, 09:48 AM	#12
Bewolf Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	1. What was the political goal in having an embargo on Cuba? 2. Did this emabargo produce the projected results? 3. Are the cirmustances and reasons that resulted in this ebargo still valid today? Answerings these questions should open up a bit more objective discussion over this topic, free of emotional nationalistics.

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Maybe we can put OUR missles there. Hah !!! Chavez __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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Spike88 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,052 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	I'm for opening relations with Cuba. That is if they dont turn on us and go to the Russians again. __________________