Serving the Flathead Valley & Montana since 2006. A reality based independent journal of observation & analysis. © James Conner.
President Obama deserves, and will get, sustained applause for restoring diplomatic relations with Cuba. At last, a President had the courage to reject our stupid policy of waiting for Castro to die. Next, Congress must lift the embargo. Congress will, but perhaps not right away. Meanwhile, Obama’s decisions are the first steps toward primo Cuban cigars being sold legally to lung cancer lovers in the United States; to major league baseball in Havana; to more live Cuban musical performances in the United State; to American tourism in Cuba (Si!). Here, to warm up a cold December day, some hot music from down Havana way. And if you’re up for some fascinating reading, I highy recommend Back Channel to Cuba by William LeoGrande and Peter Kornbluh.