This blogger spent the 90's in the State Department on Cuban relations and has a more than working knowledge of the situation. His novel, Havana Queen, has receives some great reviews. . Blockades and sanctions never seem to work and appear to be nothing more than politicians playing to their audience. Read more @http://jameslbruno.blogspot.com/2014/12/cuba-us-relations-climbing-out-of-ruins.html - - - Updated - - - And comes this: Cuba's American Classic Cars: Only Lifting The US Embargo Will Save Country's Trove Of Well-Worn Wheels This was my very first car – but in black with gold trim. I loved it. Read the story @ http://www.ibtimes.com/cubas-american-classic-cars-only-lifting-us-embargo-will-save-countrys-trove-well-1763160