US and Cuba seek to normalise ties

[Lady Vizsla]

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US and Cuba are to start talks to normalise diplomatic ties in a historic shift in relations between the two countries, say US officials.

The US is also looking to open an embassy in Havana in the coming months.

The moves are part of a deal that saw the release of American Alan Gross by Cuba and includes the release of three Cubans jailed in Florida for spying.

US President Barack Obama will later hail the "most significant changes in US policy towards Cuba in 50 years".

Mr Gross, 65, has spent five years behind bars after being accused of subversion, for trying to bring internet services to communities in Cuba.

He earlier left Cuba on a US government plane and was freed on humanitarian grounds.

His arrest and imprisonment had undermined attempts to thaw diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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[GSK Lives]

Bout goddamned time. This Cold War era s**t got dragged out too long.

Seriously, what threat IS Cuba to us? On any level?

[Ratttking]

Another reason to hate Obama. Why the ******** should we normalize relations with a brutal dictatorship?

[Texadar]

Ratttking

Another reason to hate Obama. Why the ******** should we normalize relations with a brutal dictatorship?

Because His Holiness Pope Francis and thus God told you to.

and you lot don't want to piss off God do you?

[Ratttking]

Texadar

Ratttking

Another reason to hate Obama. Why the ******** should we normalize relations with a brutal dictatorship?

Because His Holiness Pope Francis and thus God told you to.

and you lot don't want to piss off God do you?

confused Did I miss something, like Obama converting to Catholicism? Last I checked he was a Protestant.

[Ringoringa]

Does this mean we'll eventually be able to legally bring Cuban cigars into the U.S.? I don't smoke, but it would certainly make my extended family happy. XD

[God Emperor Baldur]

Ratttking

Another reason to hate Obama. Why the ******** should we normalize relations with a brutal dictatorship?

As if the US is any better than a dictatorship.

[Yui Ichijo]

I thought I'd never see this day happen in my lifetime

TIME TO SMOKE

[Kazuma]

Ratttking

Why the ******** should we normalize relations with a brutal dictatorship?

Because normalized relations mean embassies and embassies are wonderful sources of information on what is happening in the host country. Some may argue that the Cubans got something for relatively nothing, but a more robust diplomatic presence means a more robust intelligence presence and that in itself is its own reward.

[Ratttking]

God Emperor Baldur

Ratttking

Another reason to hate Obama. Why the ******** should we normalize relations with a brutal dictatorship?

As if the US is any better than a dictatorship.

Pleas feel free to leave the US any time you like.

[Ratttking]

Kazuma

Ratttking

Why the ******** should we normalize relations with a brutal dictatorship?

Because normalized relations mean embassies and embassies are wonderful sources of information on what is happening in the host country. Some may argue that the Cubans got something for relatively nothing, but a more robust diplomatic presence means a more robust intelligence presence and that in itself is its own reward.

Thank you for giving the only intelligent answer to my serious question.

[Omnileech]

Both nations could benefit from the spread of capitalism and open borders. Fidel Castro and his brother are dead and so is Cuba's brand of communism. Normalized ties are long overdue.

[God Emperor Baldur]

Ratttking

God Emperor Baldur

Ratttking

Another reason to hate Obama. Why the ******** should we normalize relations with a brutal dictatorship?

As if the US is any better than a dictatorship.

Pleas feel free to leave the US any time you like.

I will once I get my Finland green card.

[azulmagia]

Ratttking

Kazuma

Ratttking

Why the ******** should we normalize relations with a brutal dictatorship?

Because normalized relations mean embassies and embassies are wonderful sources of information on what is happening in the host country. Some may argue that the Cubans got something for relatively nothing, but a more robust diplomatic presence means a more robust intelligence presence and that in itself is its own reward.

Thank you for giving the only intelligent answer to my serious question.

Your question is about as serious as the many failed CIA attempts on Castro's life. Which are also, incidentally, pretty hilarious.