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MIAMI -- Backed by an echelon of top Cuban-American endorsers, Mitt Romney laid out his own vision for an aggressive stance towards the Castro regime in Cuba, while laying into President Obama's policies, which he called "appeasement."
"This president has decided ... to give a gift to Castro, to allow remittances to come from the United States to go into Cuba and help the economy of Cuba. He's allowed more traveling into Cuba. Showing that olive branch, if you will," Romney said. "This president does not understand that by helping Castro, he is not helping the people of Cuba he is hurting them; he is not putting forward a policy of freedom, he is accommodating and encouraging a policy of oppression. And if I'm president of the United States, we will return to Helms-Burton and the law, and we will not give Castro any gifts!"
Speaking to members of the US-Cuba Democracy PAC, which lists as its purpose to "promote an unconditional transition in Cuba to democracy, the rule of law and the free market," Romney predicted the quick demise of Fidel Castro, who has ruled Cuba since 1959.
"If I’m fortunate to become the next president of the United States it is my expectation that Fidel Castro will finally be taken off this planet. I doubt he’ll take any time in the sky he’ll find a nether region to be more to his comfort," Romney said.
"This is a critical time. I think you realize that. We've waited a long, long time for the opportunity that is represented by a new president, and by new leadership, or by old leadership finally kicking the bucket in Cuba," Romney said. "I want to be the American president that is proud to be able to say that I was president at the time that we brought freedom back to the people of Cuba"
And while Romney himself never explained exactly what a Romney administration would do to bring about that freedom, his campaign released a detailed white paper at the close of his speech, outlining ten steps Romney would take -- including rolling back increased remittances and travel permits put in place by President Obama -- to put pressure on the Castro regime.
If he were not so lucky as to have the Castro brothers "kick the bucket" on his watch, Romney boasted of a negotiation background learned in the business world, which he says taught him the skills he would need to negotiate with "tyrants" like Fidel and Raul Castro.
For Romney, who a CNN/Time Magazine poll released today shows leading Newt Gingrich in Florida by only a 2 percent margin, winning the Cuban-American vote in this region of the state could prove crucial. In 2008, he came in third place in Miami Dade county, behind both John McCain and Rudy Giuliani. This cycle, a number of powerful, Cuban-American politicians, including Former Senator Mel Martinez an the Diaz-Balart brothers, who backed McCain in 2008 are supporting Romney instead.
A Univision News poll released Wednesday suggested that Romney has the early advantage among Florida Latinos heading into next Tuesday's GOP primary. Thirty-five percent of Sunshine State Latinos would vote for Romney in the primary, versus 20 percent who would support Gingrich.
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That's Willard's policy for today...
Give him 24 hours and the headline will read;
♪ They call him Flipper... flipper... faster than lightening... ♪
Mittens doesn't know how to be aggressive.....
As for those remittances to Cuba. Has Mittens heard about Gitmo, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba?...It's never talked about, but....it ain't free!
After Romney tried to get the right amount of scuff on his shoes from a Cuban at the airport, his policy is to adopt one of these guys -- They are great for his image after all! (Am I having a hard time taking any of this seriously?)
We trade with China, Russia, Vietnam....but can't buy a Cuban imported cigar or allow farmers in the US to supply Cuba with our food products. We allow a group of American born "Cubans" to dictate policy for the US. We should be trading with Cuba and giving actual Cubans a look at Americans. They already see Canadians, Germans, etc.
The Cubans that came over after Castro took over are either dead, or quite old. Most of the Cuban Americans today only know of Castro through the stories abuelita (grandma) or abuelo (grandpa) told. Castro is dying, the Russians aren't around to help them, everyone but the US deals with them (yet we deal with China, go figure). It is not 1962 anymore. Grow up and get over it!
Willard who :-)!
Maybe the Castro brothers should give Witt a voter boost by acknowledging his existence?
I wonder if this thread works better?
Phine,
I was getting errors on the other thread and could not post a comment. Hope this one works.
Testing....
Read you loud and clear Northstar! You know, I have a neighbor who is a paranormal investigator. Maybe he can help LOL
still going nuts over there...
Yep, just got whammed again on the poll thread. This seems to be the safe place to go. Since we are in Cuba, anyone for a mojito?
Wow , that other page was a trip.....and still wacky....phine.....this one just tried to get me to double post...
Welcome ben, it is a little easier here. I am having visions of mojitos on a beautiful Caribbean beach. (I am afraid to type anything more profound) LOL
I just love the Caribbean. Beautiful clear blue water. Peaceful. Swaying palms. No bubblegum or spiceweasels.
I just love the Caribbean. Beautiful clear blue water. Peaceful. Swaying palms. No bubblegum or spiceweasels. Well, crap. I guess they do have bubblegum and spiceweasels. I need a mongoose to get rid of the weasels.
Looks like the vine got you again...phinephancy...
Looks like the vine got you again...phinephancy...
Caribbean, Mexico , love any place in Jan that has sun, warm water and sea breezes.
did send in the bubblegum code to newvine but it still won't et me post on the next thread.
Caribbean, Mexico , love any place in Jan that has sun, warm water and sea breezes.
did send in the bubblegum code to newvine but it still won't et me post on the next thread.
The Vine is getting slammed.... I wonder if it is a DDOS attack?
Caribbean, Mexico , love any place in Jan that has sun, warm water and sea breezes.
did send in the bubblegum code to newvine but it still won't et me post on the next thread.
Hmmm...Romney keeps moving to the right...to get the nomination...and further and further away from all of those Independents he'll need to win a general election.
Okay stone6, spill. How did you manage to post a single comment?
it's going nuts here too....
I'm glad it's not just me..this is wacky
It's up to four pages over there now and still going strong! I'm sure it's the servers that just can't handle the overload...
Trying again. Think solar storm?
No, 99.9% sure it's volume of traffic......
It's taking upwards of 90 seconds for the page to just load, much less the apps...
Hmmm , Until Mitt or Newt get ELECTED to something , they actually don't have a policy . They have Opinions about what their policy's might be on some future date , in some future office . Until till then carry repubs make some BOLD announcements lmaorofl .
that last should say " carry on " . it did not like it when i tried to edit .
carpenter,
Welcome to the Twilight zone!
I know! It is the solar storm!!!!!
Spooky...
That's it. I quit. Think I will watch Ghost Hunters. Maybe I can get a few clues on how to get rid of the bubblegum and spiceweasel demons! LOL
I'm still having trouble also...hope to catch you again sometime....
GEEZ, I thought we were flying folks each day out of Tampa/Orlando/Miami, and back. People who carry our thoughts of freedom WITH them. Did I miss something or is this the BEST way to undermine a communist regime?? They bring back cigars and fond memories, leave our dollars and good will. That really does seem to be the best way to introduce them to capitalism. Wait, maybe this is way too simple, let's get the government more involved with more regulations. Are you sure thkis is what Repubs are wanting?? The Pres looks smarter than that.
It looks like Romney has morphed into the new Rick Perry and has begun losing steam. It was "I think I can" and now it's the "Not Romney" crowd that has floated another to the top. This primary is going to last into May.
Romney's plans are better then Newt's. Have a prize for the first one to Mars. I had to re-wind the DVR to see if newt really said that. Newt said he would have a colony on the moon within 9 years. Wow. How much money will we have to borrow for that one? What benefit does that have?
Cuban American voters who suffered the inhumane Bush policy of very limited travel to Cuba cannot complain if you vote for Romney!! He said it and as always the Republicans will sacrifice all Americans right to travel for your vote. This is vote pandering without shame. Romney maybe you should reconsider the latest FIU polls which have a MAJORITY of Cuban-Americans favoring OPEN travel and dialogue with Cuba. Your position will only add to the 50 years of failed policy towards Cuba. I for one, will not vote for any candidate who does not protect the rights of ALL Americans to freely travel anywhere in the world. Shame on you and the Republican party who really don't care about Cuba at ALL!!!!