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> 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

by bpt3 8mo 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?

xg15 8mo ago
I think GP means the US sanctions. On that note, what bad thing would happen if the US simply lifted them?
- pessimizer 8mo ago
  We'd run the risk that they'd be successful.
- bpt3 8mo ago
  A regime that has antagonized the US and mistreated its subjects for decades would obtain more resources.
  - xg15 8mo ago
    So... you punish a regime for mistreating its subjects - by mistreating its subjects even more?
    - bpt3 8mo ago
      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.