Biggest Fan Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 (edited) I first wanted to say that I am not trying to pick a fight. With that said... I wanted to get some opinions on what I think is the 'biggest' case study which highlights the problems of 'US Foreign Policy'. Let me first say it is not Iraq, Israel, Central America, Taiwan, or etc...Of all the issues which I am most troubled by would be Cuba. I spent a number of weeks teaching this (even leaving out JFK-v-Soviets) to inner city youths and they 'ate it up'. Edited August 15, 2005 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 I want to go there for a vacation. Canadians are totally allowed to go there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggest Fan Posted August 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 I had a uncle who visited the area and he had to make sure he did not spend any money during his visit. Funny enough, I believe I might have to get the 'o.k.' to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Are you upset that the US hasn't invaded Cuba yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggest Fan Posted August 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 (edited) To 'hamilton', I believe we have made more mistakes (The US) in dealing with Cuba than we have in any other place in the world. If you understand what is wrong with what we are doing (and have done) in Cuba, then you have an idea of what is wrong with our (US) 'foreign policy' in the first place. Edited August 15, 2005 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 So, then... you're upset that Cuba hasn't been invaded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 We may invade it next march. I hear that's a good month and if you book early, you can invade for under $1000 CDN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggest Fan Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Thanks 'hamiton' (again)in helping me communicate what I was really trying to say. The 'US' anti-castro policy is wrong in so many ways. I was only moved to say something about it (Cuba) because of Castros 79 birthday. I am very frustrated with all of the mistakes we have made in this part of the world.P.S. While I have issues with some of the things my country has done (and is doing), I believe it is a reflection of complications of being a 'world' leader. ...and I know that this last statement makes me sound like just another 'typical' American but I could not figure out another way to say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Hang on then... if you don't want to invade Cuba, just what country is it that you do want to invade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooly Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 pack of smokes for less than a buck US, and a bottle of good rum for a toonielets go invade this mafakka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggest Fan Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 I believe the #5 on the list of questionable policies is Iraq. I say Iraq is #5 because in the post 9/11 world, you can understand (maybe)why we might do something which people regaurd as off the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 What are you, some kind of sissy?C'mon, everyone wants to invade someplace.Me, I'd like to invade Uruguay. Maybe Paraguay too, since it's in the neighbourhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 I vote Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Jamaica. How hard could it be? I think even Canada could take Jamaica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Costa Rica!They don't even have an army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Ok, Jamaica and Sweden, and we're all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 pura vida! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Just let them sell their cigars to you addictive Mofo's! FOR CRYIN OUT LOUD!!! What is America afraid of? Communisim working! Oh yeah... that's it isn't it... News Flash... Even though you try to economically starve Cuba... communism is working down there. Barely... but it's outlasted America's most desperate attempts at builiding a revolution against Castro. 99% Literacy... and a fresh coat of paint for every home. It's not Disney world... but it's tollerable. And the people know exactly what is going on. Viva Castro... et Viva La Revolution! If you want to put a list of countries near the top of America's 'we've been fucking them in the ass list'... put Argentina on there. How would you like to wake up one day and have a loaf of bread cost $100. That's what I thought... now how are you going to make it up to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggest Fan Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Why I believe our anti-castro is our biggest foreign policy blunder: #1 It was a peoples revolution (much like our own)and if we had supported him from the get go we probably would never had the problems we did (JFK-v-Soviets). #2 Our policy is dictated (today) by a voting block in Florida (Cuban Americans). While we had no business in starting a war with Iraq, do you think it (the war) would have occured if 9/11 had no taken place? While I believe we were mislead by our leaders, do we not know have the chance to do something special in Iraq. I will complete my list of blunders (foreign policy) when I return from work. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggest Fan Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 I very common joke in these parts: What do republican presidents do to get reelected? Yea you guessed it (easy answer) start a war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can-o-phish Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 (edited) My Two Cents...Cuba, what can one say but that it is a beautiful country rich with history, friendly people and distinct culture that is unspoiled by the American culture.This will change overnight the moment Fidel passes.If you have a chance to see Castro's Cuba, take it!Incredibly enough, one of my favourite novels set in Cuba is written by an American, Hemingway's "The Old Man and The Sea". Three pages in and you're swallowed by this tale... Edited August 16, 2005 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 I very common joke in these parts: What do republican presidents do to get reelected? Yea you guessed it (easy answer) start a war.That didn't work for George H.W. Bush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 What are you, some kind of sissy?C'mon, everyone wants to invade someplace.Me, I'd like to invade Uruguay. Maybe Paraguay too, since it's in the neighbourhood.Hamilton's already invaded Veriguay and plans on sending his rocket to Uranus.yuk yuk yuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 I'm intrigued by Cuba because it's such a fascinating world of paradoxical thinking and living. On one hand much of Havana is growing organic fruits and vegetables in re-claimed public spaces: concrete lots, and otherwise dead land is being overgrown with fresh produce that's feeding people and creating a source of revenue. The revenue generation has been so strong that some of these farmers are now earning more than government employees, and a new sort of middle class is developing in an environment nurtured on rationing, bartering and equitable living. Had there been no oil embargo that subsequently banned importing of petroleum-based fertilizers and pesticides, there might never have been such a strong government-supported organic movement.That sort of necessity-based development might lead people to conclude that communism works, which to my knowledge has never worked with the exception of parts of rural india. The alternative democracy has an equally poor track record and what I'm afraid will happen is that like Iraq, Afghanistan and other collectivist economies in transition, Cubans will one day be "freed" by the US and will come to know a world of suburbs, one-passenger car driving and golf courses where, by necessity, there was no opportunity for that before. Once Castro kicks the bucket I'd give it a maximum of 12 months before the US makes a move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggest Fan Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 (edited) To Polkaroo: It should be interesting to see Castos place in history.Had my blog finished last night but could not post it because the board was down.If we are going to invade: #1 Puerto Rico- the Latinas, the Carribean, good 'growing season, and they are nearby and almost Americans anyway. #2 Switzerland- the Girlz, those candy fish, chocolate, skiing, and while they are not communist they might as well be.Honerable Mentions for (US) F.P. blunders**Africa but the whole world had a hand in messing that place. The whole world needs to help fix it.* Bosnia It hurt me bad (still does). Nobody was out infront trying to fix that situation.Now that I am late for work, I will finish this blog when I get home.Cheers Edited August 17, 2005 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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