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Locals speak out on Obama's decision to re-establish Cuban relations
WSVN Channel 7 News ^ | Dec 17, 2014 10:41 AM PST | WSVN Channel 7 News

Posted on 12/18/2014 1:26:29 AM PST by WhiskeyX

MIAMI (WSVN) -- Local Cuban exiles in Little Havana Wednesday voiced their thoughts on President Barack Obama's announcement to re-establish relations with Cuba.

The commander in chief's abrupt use of U.S. executive authority came after the release of American Alan Gross, who had been held in Cuba for five years, in exchange for three Cubans jailed in Florida.

Wednesday afternoon, dozens gathered in front of Versailles restaurant off Southwest Eighth Street as soon as rumors of loosening restrictions surfaced. Cuban coffee was served with a side of political discourse as City of Miami Police officers were present to ensure decorum prevailed and reporters from around the world conducted interviews with the crowd.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Cuba; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cuba; littlemiami; obama
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1 posted on 12/18/2014 1:26:29 AM PST by WhiskeyX
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To: WhiskeyX

It had to come to an end...sooner or later. But ten Presidents have been waiting on the magic words...’free and open elections’, and it just hasn’t been uttered.


2 posted on 12/18/2014 1:33:30 AM PST by pepsionice
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First-generation Cuban-American Bryan Medina, however, welcomed Wednesday's development with optimism. "Things haven't happened in a while, like 50 years," he said.

In other words, a young skull full of mush.

I am surprised this report shows people disagreeing with Obamugabe. 95% of the Miami media reports on Obama treat the clown as the Messiah.

3 posted on 12/18/2014 2:04:59 AM PST by SoFloFreeper
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I don’t understand why Cuba isn’t the most southern Florida island. Are we such a messed up country that we just let the drug producers produce our foreign policy. They way I see it, just make it a successful destination. Americanize it until it exists as a foreign get- away. Wouldn’t have to buy it, own it or claim it. Just send a couple of McDonald’s, Starbucks (even though I don’t like Starbucks). Throw in some resort hotels and someplace for folks to buy a Mac. Problem solved.


4 posted on 12/18/2014 2:10:12 AM PST by momincombatboots (Back to West by G-d Virginia.)
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To: SoFloFreeper

There are some old dogs still around. I worked at Fairchild when the B26s for the Bay of Pigs effort were being overhauled. I met some really serious people, they will hate Fidel to the end of all time. They make good friends and dangerous enemies.


5 posted on 12/18/2014 2:37:56 AM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not A Matter of Opinion)
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To: pepsionice

I think 0 just wants a 1942 Ford or two to sell. Saw some pictures taken by a Canadian Businessman, and lo and behold, there sat a 1956- 1957 Sunliner sitting on the street.


6 posted on 12/18/2014 2:45:27 AM PST by Safetgiver ( Islam makes barbarism look genteel.)
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To: WhiskeyX

I think it is because Obama does not want to see Cuba turn right back again to Russia because the later has turned dangerous again.


7 posted on 12/18/2014 3:06:22 AM PST by Biggirl (2014 MIdterms Were BOTH A Giant Wave And Restraining Order)
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To: Biggirl

Russia and Cuba initiated a security agreement earlier this year. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/17/inside-the-ring-us-intel-concerns-about-russia-cub/ So, we’ll see what this means.


8 posted on 12/18/2014 3:14:50 AM PST by BeadCounter
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To: WhiskeyX

This is going to be great for the Oldest Profession in the World for Havana.


9 posted on 12/18/2014 3:32:43 AM PST by Old Retired Army Guy
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Well, that didn’t take long. Just tuned in to the same station....nothing but ADULATION for Obama.

Disgusting.


10 posted on 12/18/2014 3:51:53 AM PST by SoFloFreeper
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

There are some old dogs still around. I worked at Fairchild when the B26s for the Bay of Pigs effort were being overhauled. I met some really serious people, they will hate Fidel to the end of all time. They make good friends and dangerous enemies.
Cuban exiles who were lucky enough to gain entry to this Country circa 1959 would never buy a deal with the same bad Cuban regime. The ones I know/knew were good people, true friends.


11 posted on 12/18/2014 4:01:23 AM PST by Recompennation
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To: WhiskeyX

Nbc Mark Potter in Havana. Cars need assistance too. At least pump up THEIR tires.


12 posted on 12/18/2014 4:17:51 AM PST by Recompennation
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To: WhiskeyX
Welcome to the "I trusted a Democrat club", amigos...


13 posted on 12/18/2014 4:29:28 AM PST by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: SoFloFreeper

yep....younger Cubans are as trashy as the other obama followers. The dignified Cubans are outraged but sadly there too few of them now.


14 posted on 12/18/2014 4:40:09 AM PST by rrrod (at home in Medellin Colombia)
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Got to remember that the younger folks are very much Americanized.


15 posted on 12/18/2014 6:21:38 AM PST by Biggirl (2014 MIdterms Were BOTH A Giant Wave And Restraining Order)
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To: Biggirl

you are correct...
A few I used to be involved with helping relocate political prisoners from Cuba. Mostly in NC.


16 posted on 12/18/2014 7:08:23 AM PST by rrrod (at home in Medellin Colombia)
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“Versailles restaurant off Southwest Eighth Street”

Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm! So good.


17 posted on 12/18/2014 8:09:34 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose o f a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: momincombatboots
just make it a successful destination.

It is for the rest of the world and any Americans who wish to go there can go thru Canada.......

Lifting the embargo does absolutely nothing for their economy or their people. A year from now, nothing will have changed other than we have given legitimacy to a tin horn communist dictator......

18 posted on 12/18/2014 9:38:11 AM PST by Hot Tabasco (“We do not have to invade the United States, we will destroy you from within.”)
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To: momincombatboots
Just send a couple of McDonald’s, Starbucks (even though I don’t like Starbucks). Throw in some resort hotels and someplace for folks to buy a Mac. Problem solved.

Until the Nationalize it and throw the previous owners out or in jail. We did that once before to the tune of $75 billion.

19 posted on 12/18/2014 2:05:50 PM PST by itsahoot (Voting for a Progressive RINO is the same as voting for any other Tyrant.)
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To: Safetgiver
I think 0 just wants a 1942 Ford or two to sell.

I don't think they made any 1942 fords at least no civilian models. I remember when the 46 came out, maroon four door sedan $600.00.

20 posted on 12/18/2014 2:08:02 PM PST by itsahoot (Voting for a Progressive RINO is the same as voting for any other Tyrant.)
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