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As someone who's visited Cuba about a dozen times (I'm Canadian and we're allowed to visit Cuba), I am torn by this question. In one way, I hope the embargoes imposed on Cuba by the U.S. come to an end and it becomes easier for the people of Cuba to obtain the small luxuries we all enjoy but I'd hate to see that beautiful country turn into one of the other islands in the caribbean. I'd hate to see it go from a place with one of the best education and medical systems in the world to a place of casinos and golf courses. I'd hate to see the humanity and artistry and passion of those Cuban people turn into a menial labor cash grab for the entertainment of tourists.

I love Cuba and most of the people I speak with there are also ambivalent. They are hopeful the embargoes end but they also don't want to see a big change in their country.

2006-08-03 10:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by Canadian_mom 4 · 2 1

Absolutely not. While Cuba isn't in no way a republic or a democracy, there are a lot of Cubans who felt they were very abused by the previous non-democratic regime. Many of them spent the past 40 some years getting a better education and more perceived control over their economic destiny. They and their children have long memories. The only way they would want to ally with the US is if they thought it would enhance their economic security as well as political rights (like most of the folks in Eastern Europe did).

One of the main tenants of US policy towards Cuba is the unconditional return of property and assets to the Cubans that fled in the 1950's. I seriously doubt that the folks running those assets today will want to give them back, so we've eliminated the biggest incentive to them aligning with the US.

2006-08-03 10:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by soulrider 3 · 0 0

No, it won't (not right away anyway.)

The U.S.-Cuban politics is far too volatile to just go away once Castro dies. True, most of the vitriol is targeted towards Castro himself, but when he dies, his regime will still be in place for the next Communicst leader. Cuban exiles in Florida may want to return to Cuba and take over once Castro is dead, but the U.S. doesn't want another Bay of Pigs fiasco.

Unless the Communist regime around Castro is too weak to survive without him, Cuba won't change its policies towards the U.S. overnight. Cuba will probably be able to get U.S. sanctions lifted against Cuba once Castro dies without having to give up much in return (the agricultural sector of the U.S. economy will make sure of that.)

2006-08-03 10:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by Dave of the Hill People 4 · 1 0

If both die then cuba will probably enter a state of anarchy, they could become our allies then, depending on who came out on top

2006-08-03 10:11:39 · answer #4 · answered by John S 4 · 0 0

nicely it might fairly remember on how i'm approximately to die. If i'm approximately to be murdered or if this is unexpected i'd ask for 5 minutes to think of approximately my life, the persons in my life, and that i'd prey. If this is yet in a distinctive way and that i've got a sturdy volume of time i'd talk with the persons i admire and notice them one final time.

2016-09-28 21:15:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

When countries become our Allies they end up fighting in a war. They should really take their time on that one.

2006-08-03 10:12:02 · answer #6 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0 0

I doubt it. But when Raul Castro dies, that's a different story....

2006-08-03 10:11:48 · answer #7 · answered by FootballFan1012 6 · 0 0

Castro is going to be with us for awhile, so sit tight my friend :-)

2006-08-03 10:12:13 · answer #8 · answered by hillaryc59bc 4 · 0 0

Depends on who takes over......I suspect that the relationship will definitely get better....but who knows until that time comes

2006-08-03 10:15:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Everyone who has money, which the cubans dont have, will run to buy property.

2006-08-03 10:23:49 · answer #10 · answered by crazy s 4 · 0 0

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