The death of Fidel Castro will enormously affect America's relationship with Cuba. Let's hope that the progress that President Obama has made in communicating with Cuba is not completely destroyed by our resident idiot, because Cuba is so much more important to America than we actually realize.
If you want to know a bit more, from a first hand Cuban, please go read my friend, Mario Lopez Goicoechea, over at : https://cubaninlondon.blogspot.com He has given a wonderful interview with the BBC World News explaining his experiences and views of his birthplace and how he sees this transition. As he says, he is a revisionist, lets hope his vision of a Cuba without Castro is the one we all come to see.
Thank you, Mario.
Such sensible remarks.
ReplyDeleteHe is such a well spoke writer and is very aware of world affairs. It was a real treat to listen to a broadcast of his opinions and insights.
DeleteI try to sort this all out since the debacle and it gets so overwhelming. But I think we don't realize how important the issues outside of this country are, along with our own here, and the havoc this mad man can wreack with the whole world, not just our nation.
Thanks to you. I hope I brought some balanced to what to me has always been the equivalent of King Midas' gift: but instead of gold, everything Cuba touches becomes politics. :-)
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You did. Only Cubans can really shine a light on this situation. I hope you stay in touch with all. When you feel up to it I'd love to hear your perspective on this nightmare over here as it pertains to Britain. You write so well, you can always see into the nooks and crannies.
DeleteI have friends and family that have been visiting Cuba for years. Canadians are and always have been able to travel freely. I think we just need to try to live and let live. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHave you ever thought of going? Maybe we could plan a trip over....ha!
DeleteLive and let live - we've got a long way to go with that one. But never give up the fight.
I hope you haven't, and you know what I mean. -- Of course you haven't! You're a fighter/lover if I ever saw one :)
I would like to go but I am sch a nervous woman. (Thanks, biological dad!) One day. I still want to see the full solar eclipse in OREGON. Maybe if I stop being pissy I'll go. And see a blogging friend. But I'm still over the top possy. Will see.
DeleteWhat an excellent, thoughtful interview. I live near Miami and there seems to be quite a difference between the feelings of the younger generations and the older exile community. There has been much celebrating, however, across the generations at Fidel's passing. It would be pointless to return to a policy that never worked. Thanks Liv for linking this.
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Hi Barbara, that sounds so interesting, being able to see the celebration of the people. I've wondered if any of them will want to go back (having family there), but we'll have to wait and see develops. But yes, he's a good speaker and a good writer.
DeleteI expect DT, with the group he's selecting will not welcome opening up Cuba.
ReplyDeleteHe'll probably screw this up so bad, it will be like handing Cuba to Putin.
DeleteOh my goodness! I've been reading Cuban for as long as I've been blogging which is around eight years or so. I love him and was so sorry that he decided to stop blogging! Thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteI don't think he will stop for good. Maybe just overwhelmed with Cuba, Brexit and Dtrump. Anyway, I hope he will start again.
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ReplyDeleteI've been visiting Cuban for long and reading all the posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post!
Nasreen, thank you so much for reading. I think you are lucky, indeed, to get to visit Cuba! I don't post all that often, but I hope you come visit again.
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