Once the embargo lifted......

[alpi57]

As long as there is political pressure in Southern Florida from the ex-pats, there will be an embargo. If it weren't for Jeb Bush's re-election, as well as his own, GW would have helped push the bill to lift the embargo. The ex-pats have less concern with what type of government is in place on the island, than they do about getting back their property(s).


As far as the Trading with the Enemy Act, it'll be around forever, as it doesn't just include Cuba. It has applied to other countries and I imagine with the way things are going, a few others will be added someday.

Agree 100%. World politics is a tangled web and it is not so black and white. What did Iran-Contra affair do for the Trading with the Enemy Act other than to say that whether we like it or not it happens all the time under the table. you and I are just not included in the decision making. It is a marriage of convenience. Wheeling and dealing.
It would be nice to have the freedom to travel and get my cigars without watching my back all the time.

 

[Matt R]

The whole thing is a farce anyway. We have limited exchanges of product with Cuba already. Up until very recently Cubans were able to spend US currency that was sent from their families in the states. The ex-pats, while trying to keep the Cuban government down, were actually funding them by sending their families money to spend on the black market, which ultimately got back into the official hands of Castro and his regime.

 

[Mrepp]

eh I hope its not lifted. Price of the gars is going to go up and the quality is going to go down. Not to mention how many fakes will rotate. It’ll be a sick sight to see really.......

 

[CoventryCat86]

I think embargo will be lifted and it will be a chaotic 5-10 years. It will be interesting though. History in the making.

I think you really have no idea what you're talking about. Anyone want to bet that the Trading With The Enemy Act will still be around in 2011?

I'll bet a fiver of my best that it will no longer be applicable to Cuba

Brian

How about $100.00 or $100.00 worth of cigars? It will still be applicable to Cuba in August of 2011.

I think it will be 5-8 years after a Democratic US President comes to power and that democracy has been established in Cuba, that the ban will be lifted.

Lots of big "ifs" there. :laugh: First off, it really has very little to do with which party is in control of the White House and "democracy" established in Cuba? :laugh: It seems to me that a Democrat was the president when the embargo was put into place, wasn't it?

What's your definition of "democracy?" If it's the same as mine then you're dreamin' pal. :laugh:

 

[NullSmurf]

I too am with Bill on this one. I kind of hope that Democrat and President are exclusive for a bit longer, not that it'll have any affect on our diplomatic relationship with Cuba. I think the best thing we can see here is a introduction of limited capitalism.

 

[alpi57]

I too am with Bill on this one. I kind of hope that Democrat and President are exclusive for a bit longer, not that it'll have any affect on our diplomatic relationship with Cuba. I think the best thing we can see here is a introduction of limited capitalism.

Something like China. Wean them off slowly. My sentiments exactly.

 

[Infinity]

I'll bet a fiver of my best that it will no longer be applicable to Cuba

Brian

How about $100.00 or $100.00 worth of cigars? It will still be applicable to Cuba in August of 2011.

A fiver of my best probably equates to more than $100 but sure Bill, $100.00 is good as well, if you prefer.

If I'm not alive by then keep a copy of this for my wife :laugh:

Brian