Yesterday, President Trump announced his plan to reverse the recent thawing of US relations with Cuba that began under the Obama administration. And that strategy seemed to be working for both sides.
Trump justifies his new sanctions as being in the interests of Cuban citizens who are still oppressed by the Castro regime. It's nice to know that our dear leader is looking out for the interests of the oppressed Cubans. But, reversing the relaxed access and trade that has been benefiting small businessmen in both Cuba and US does not seem be a promising strategy. Let's remember, sanctions didn't accomplish anything during the past 50 years. The Castros are perfectly willing to stonewall these sanctions to maintain dictatorial control.
Most Americans now believe that improved access to Cuba is in the interests of both country's citizens, helping the economy of both trading partners.
My wife opined that Trump is a "Manchurian Candidate." He is taking steps to stifle any investigation of Russian influence while at the same time applying policies that will create a vacuum in Cuba that will be readily occupied by the Russians. 90 Miles form Florida.
Scary thought. Now with Bill Riley gone, who is looking out for us?
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This is directly because the Dems have been accusing Trump with also colluding with those evil Communists in Cuba and he wants to distance himself. (And he may want.to pressure them into allowing him to build a hotel and golf course there.)
This is directly because the Dems have been accusing Trump with also colluding with those evil Communists in Cuba and he wants to distance himself. (And he may want.to pressure them into allowing him to build a hotel and golf course there.)
It certainly seems inconsistent. He (DJT) swooned over the Saudis, whose human rights record makes Cuba seem like a liberal utopia.
This action is simply a reward to the Cuban community in Miami, which helped Trump win Florida. It has nothing to do with Dems or accusations of collusion. Trump is incapable of thinking that strategically.
My tongue was in my cheek ...
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