I'm not sure how we can connect this to some right-wing American jihad against Cuba(?) The Embargo went into effect in 1962 (Kennedy) was next renewed by Johnson (67) and Nixon didn't make any changes. Carter increased restrictions in 1976, Reagan maintained them, Bush Sr. Renewed them; Clinton made changes by making them less (allowing up to $1,200 US to be sent to Cuba to family members; medical supplies) and more (secondary business transactions through bank and internet functions became an offense). In 1998, a panel of 14 (8 R, 6 D) offers proposal to eliminate embargo, which was rejected.
Fact is, it isn't a Right Wing craziness that keeps are methods toward Cuba, it's an electoral one. Cuban voters turn out at the highest rate of anyone in the US - almost 90%. And amongst them, the sentiment in Florida is high in opposition to Cuba. Very few people (R) or (D) feel like they have the balls to just say "yeah, we're sick of the embargo" for ramifications of losing Florida in a national election. CW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- FIGHT BACK AGAINST SPAM! Download Spam Inspector, the Award Winning Anti-Spam Filter http://mail.giantcompany.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Analyst Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 6:18 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: RE: [H] -OT- Cuba On 14 Dec 2005 at 18:00, Chris Reeves wrote: > Having extended family (Wife's aunt) who lives there, though, I'd say > it's not as neat of a visit as you might think ;) With white sands beaches, mid-level accommodations, and great food & boos, the dollar-denominated resorts are indistinguishable from those in the rest of the Caribbean, only cheaper. On another note, the rest of the world is doing big business with Cuba (especially Canada), yet the American RightWing continues it's jihad against Fidel, while cozying up to China. Beyond silliness. Vince
