Will President Obama's visit to Cuba Improve U.S/Cuban Relations?

SPC Andrew Griffin — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:35:22 -0500

The President will be the first Sitting President to visit Cuba since 1928. Will his visit help improve the way of life for Cubans? Will it Influence the Cuban Leadership to change its Political System in that Country? Do you think it will Influence US/Cuban Relations?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2016 10:53 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:53:53 -0500

Personally, I think this visit is more symbolic than it is as a doorway to improved relations between the US/Cuba. No one really knows what relations between the two countries will be like until there's a new president and they lay out their agenda in regards to relations with Cuba imo.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Feb 18 at 2016 10:54 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:54:26 -0500

I don't see why not. I'm sure American businesses would love a new territory to expand into, and I'm sure the Cuban economy would love an infusion of money and businesses...

Response by CPT Jim Schwebach made Feb 18 at 2016 10:58 AM

CPT Jim Schwebach — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:58:04 -0500

I'm not sure that his visit will bring any immediate change in Cuba's political system or diplomatic relations with Cuba. What will bring change to Cuba will be the influx of US tourists, their dollars and the improvements that will result to ensure the continuance of the tourist trade.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Feb 18 at 2016 11:28 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:28:00 -0500

It is one of the few diplomatic coups that I wholeheartedly approve that came out of this administration. It will mean the death knell for the communist dictatorship in Cuba.

Response by SSG James Arlington made Feb 18 at 2016 11:50 AM

SSG James Arlington — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:50:17 -0500

Let's do business for God's sake. We do business with China! Oh, actually, there are thousands of American companies manufacturing in China who then turn around and sell their products to us. We are zombies!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2016 11:52 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:52:37 -0500

SPC Andrew Griffin It is significant in that it gives Cuba the legitimacy as a nation.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2016 12:55 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:55:14 -0500

Cuba is long overdue to become another vacation get-away like it was before the Cold War. Tourism will become their major industry in which case Mr. Trump and the rest of Wall Street will be the first ones to build there. Politics is a distraction; truth is found only by following the money, and there are billions to be made in Cuba.

Response by SFC Anabel Cepero made Feb 18 at 2016 6:35 PM

SFC Anabel Cepero — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 18:35:24 -0500

I truly hope so! I can personally speak from experience and say that Cuba needs to come out of the 1950s. It's not only behind in times, but it's in ruins and poverty. I had the luxury of leaving at the age of 7 but my grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins did not. They struggle everyday just to put food on the table and that's not the worst of it. I would absolutely love to see some change. I can only hope that the U.S. and Cuba can come to agreement that will benefit them and build a good relationship.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Feb 19 at 2016 4:10 AM

SrA Edward Vong — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 04:10:42 -0500

Any presidential visits to foreign nations improve relations with that nation as far as media goes.