Cuba and US Politics

Thanks for the report, Cuerno. That fat stewardess was no doubt hoping you were trying to pinch her ass. In cuba you actually could have and it would have been acceptable. That's one of the many reasons I feel sad when I leave Cuba, even though, like you, I get so sick of all the bullshit and inconvenience I have to tolerate there. The women aren't all so fucked up with their "issues" in Cuba. They have more important things to worry about, like food, and sex is just something you can do for fun, no head trips required.

I'm so sorry but not surprised to hear that things are worsening. They deserve so much better. Seems they are brainwashed into blaming Bush, when the real problem is their own leader.

I'm thinking of returning for the holidays. If anyone is interested in joining or hooking up let me know. I can get a legal pass there, btw.

I definitely would not recommend Cuba as a monger destination for first timers. Especially americans with limited spanish skills. Not that you won't get any but you will wind up paying 50 to 60 a pop for hardcore types. Not worth the risk and the bullshit you will have to wade through. The DR might be a better choice at this point although it sounds like they're having blackout problems of their own. The difference of course is you can walk around in Havana in total darkness and feel relatively safe. I would think twice before trying that in Santo Domingo.

Petrolero,

I seriously doubt this person will be allowed back into cuba. Even if he does he will have a permanent shadow like you said. Well my problems in customs had nothing to do with anything I was trying to sneak in. Although I did have a laptop and a playstation but I don't think those even registered with the scanners they had. They kept asking me if I had any friends in Cuba which of course I did. They asked for specific addresses and at first I refused to tell them. They held my passport and told me to stand on the side while they processed others on the line. When I came up again I gave them an address of a Duena of a casa particular which I didn't really care for and I was on my way. I have been asked this question before but this is the first time they asked for names and addresses which threw me back. Scary but of course you can just give them any address and be done with it. Petrolero you're right I value the real friendships I've made in Cuba more the search for the puta of my dreams. Don't get me wrong that's still part of the attraction but certainly not the only ones. The living is still cheap in the island if you know your way a bit also.

Saint,

You might have to revise your opinion if you came to Australia. I really doubt that many Australians would love to go the US. We get good coverage of events over there and, believe me, from our perspective the situation in the US is not a pretty sight.

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Saint,

I agree with Callisto if we are talking of citizens in Europe as well. Maybe it is different in the old socialistic states. But it can change in the future with more love and less guns.

Jackson, didn't you set up this section just for "political commentary?"

Jackson,

In agreement with Doc Bill, I’m intrigued: why was Callisto’s last post deleted?

If it was insulting then OK, otherwise ??

Regards, Havanaman

Cuerno.

I take from your post on the DR you're American also. I think the Ministry of Interior and the Aduana take extra care in questioning Americans. Especially Americans who visit frequently. I used to get the line of questions coming into Cuba when the customs searched my bags, lately the Interior Ministry gets me on the way in and going out at the glass booth.

Where did you stay?

Where else did you stay?

Who are your friends?

Where do you live?

What is your job?

What are the jobs of your friends?

Why do you come to Cuba so much?

How much money did you bring?

What are the names of your friends?

I usually spend a good 15 minutes coming into Cuba with the Interior Ministry, (more time in Varadero than Havana) and 15 minutes on the way out back home.

The last time with their digging into the friends occupations, I said, look, I understand relations between our countries are not good, (the jefe standing over the frontline girl in the booth starts to retreat with his hands up with an apology) and I'm sorry I come to Cuba too much for your comfort level, (again with his hands) but I want you to know I'm not in the CIA, or here to overthrow your government....OK, OK he says you can go. Once you go on the offensive in a polite manner, they back off and let you go on your way. I make sure I'm a little loud so the Canadians next in line can hear. It's a very surreal ordeal everytime I walk in and out of the airports. More with Varadero recently. I don't know what to expect, but I know they will be paying extra special attention to be. Maybe the only American on a plane of Canadians.

The people working there have been great to deal with. They are being told to do their job in a specific manner from above. I end up asking for someone who speaks English, (always a superior, which is what I want) so we can get to the point of the matter. I have never been charged $ or have items taken and stolen from me in Varadero as I have in the airport in Havana.

I think any novice to Cuba with a twenty in hand can find just as good of time as in Sosua. Same as in the past 6-7 years in Havana anyway. Cheaper prior to that time.

Jackson,

Can you elaborate why you deleted some of Callisto post. Thank you.

Petrolero,

That's a good tactic. This was the first time I've been asked so many questions at customs and this is probably because I'm american. They were actuallly apologetic when I came back to be processed and in hindsight I should have been more forceful in objecting to a few of their questions. Paranoia seems to be the order of the day when dealing with us citizens thanks to Jorge.

So it looks like Bush's new Cuba policy may backfire on him come election day. Many Cuban-Americans are very pissed off about having their travel and money-sending limited and will either vote Democratic or, more likely, just stay home. What were the Bushies thinking (not that thought has ever been one of their strong points)? Meanwhile all of it just keeps feeding Fidel's power, which is not what is good for Cubans on either side of the Florida straits. Having followed and studied Cuban-American history for some years, believe me when I say that Fidel wants nothing more than for pinhead to be re-elected. Just my 2 cents.

I know this is going to sound pretty uninformed, but here goes anyways. What exactly is Bush's new Cuba policy? I was just wondering how it's supposed to be any different than the old one.

Was also interested in any thoughts you guys might have regarding Kerry if he gets elected. Does anyone see a normalization of US-Cuba relations in the near future if Kerry replaces Bush?

Not many people realize this, but there's a US diplomatic mission in Cuba. I've been told by a staff member of an American embassy (can't say where, sorry) that except for the name, this is a de facto embassy.

Seems like we're waiting for one of 2 things to happen. Castro kicks the bucket, or the democrats get elected.

Rock

I think Jorge has little to do with their questions. I was asked the same questions when Clinton, Bush and Reagan were at the helm. The police asked the most questions of my socias when Clinton was in office.

It's worth it though. The rush of it all makes it all that more interesting. The best Americans are those with huevos, and I don't meet a lot of visitors down there, but the Americans I have have been kick ass guys. The, "Hey I've got a cooler full of beers in my room" kind of guys.

The American women were, well let's just say they were the same, keep your hands off my tail kind of women. One chick from NYC wanted to know what to see the hot spots in Havana. I told her to come home with me and I'd show her Cuba. She left running away. I meet more extranjeras because my Cuban buddies have a desire to meet them, and they consider butter face blonds stunning. It's easier for me to make the intros in case the cops are watching, or will be.

Wanna bet? Not bad for an idiot, eh?

Jeez I hope not. Not that he'll stop me from my feats of Cuba jumping but 4 more years of booshie is just no goodie.