I do not agree that discussing and or asking an opinion of what was done today = political discussion and should be taken down.

Some do choose to wander off and make it a political issue as they do not know how to discuss without either advertizing their political stance or picking at the othe parties.

And of course we have a smattering of those who believe if you say a certain name or location it is political...when it is not.

Yes what happens in around to or with Cuba is of concern to many of us. I think we should be aloowed to discuss it like adults as most are attempting to do.

I frankly am pleased the admin and owners are allowing some of these worldly subjects to be posted and pusued. Done right, we will all learn something.
The option for those who do not want to participate in a particular thread or do not like the subject matter of do not care for the tone.....can very easily just not enter. Politics is a fact of life that will affect how you may live in the future.

No need to apologize: it was an informative post. Don't let the score keeper change your game.

Agree with Gracie

What is wrong with that ?

I don't see that the "embargo" was accomplishing much at this point, other than imposing hardships on the Cuban people. If it hasn't accomplished its intended purpose after 50 to 60 years, why keep it?
As to whether or not this is an approprite executive action, that's another question. Was it congress that handled the Cuban Missile Crisis, or was it mainly Mr. Kennedy?

I agree with everything you both say!

I welcome the change...it is long overdue. And it'll be good for American businesses.

On a side note , now if they were to close Guantanamo it would be a great location for The Villages 2.0
It is 81* there today.

Lots of amenities.

If you build it they will come.

[QUOTE=graciegirl;982337]The Dow is up.

17,300 vs 6,500 in March, 2009. I would venture to say that the economy has definitely improved!

Also, there is no reason for an embargo on Cuba. We have trading with Communist China as our largest trading partners and they have human rights violations up the wazoo.

As for Congressional discussion, that is WORTHLESS as nothing can be discussed logically in Congress. President Obama is right in his unilateral actions.