Quote:Diplomacy is something different than engaging in free trade and open borders.Well, as of 2008, with Cuba, you had no formal diplomacy to speak of, a 50 year old embargo on practically everything, and an absolute travel ban. There's miles of policy space between that, and free trade and open borders. There is no other country on earth, not even North Korea, where the restrictions are so severe. Would it be "prostrating" to maybe treat them with as much friendship as close allies like Iran? Because right now, and for half a century, relations haven't even been that good. Cuba is literally the rock bottom case.
Out of curiosity, which group does Cuba fall into, the "don't expect any better" camp, or the "how could they possibly" camp?
-Jester
Edit: Changed "right now" to "as of 2008" in light of recent small, but important, modifications to the travel ban.