| ▲ | bpt3 2 days ago |
| > we doubled down on an approach that has failed for 70+ years. I assume by "we", you mean the Cuban leaders who have clung to power and their repressive ways against the best interests of the population? |
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| ▲ | xg15 2 days ago | parent [-] |
| I think GP means the US sanctions. On that note, what bad thing would happen if the US simply lifted them? |
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| ▲ | pessimizer 2 days ago | parent | next [-] | | We'd run the risk that they'd be successful. | |
| ▲ | bpt3 2 days ago | parent | prev [-] | | A regime that has antagonized the US and mistreated its subjects for decades would obtain more resources. | | |
| ▲ | xg15 a day ago | parent [-] | | So... you punish a regime for mistreating its subjects - by mistreating its subjects even more? | | |
| ▲ | bpt3 a day ago | parent [-] | | It's the less bad option, because it should lead to the end of the regime. The alternative is giving the regime more resources to continue or even expand its policies. |
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