Quote:Once the Soviets pulled out I never saw the sense in continuing the embargo. Nothing would have overthrown Castro faster than reintroducing opportunity and prosperity to the Cubans. 

 

I understood the first 30 years, but the embargo should've gone away as early as Bush 41's term, and at least by the end of Clinton's.  I agree completely with your statement.

 

I think things are looking up for the nation of Cuba.  Many that remember Batista are dying, and the younger generation may be more open to Western style economic and governing principles.  As the die-hard Marxists also gradually lose power and popular favor, people will slowly embrace the changes.

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