Gore Vidal Slams U.S. Policy on Cuba

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HAVANA -- Celebrated American writer Gore Vidal slammed the four-decade-long U.S. trade embargo against Cuba on Sunday, saying during a visit to the island that he hopes recent changes in U.S. politics will help end the sanctions.

"I've never been here before and it's a fascinating country," Vidal said, touring Old Havana. He arrived late Sunday and is scheduled to return to the United States on Thursday.

Vidal said the United States is "undergoing tremendous political change," referring to growing opposition to the war in Iraq and the Democratic Party's return to control of both houses of Congress in November midterm elections.

"After more than 40 years, the embargo is ridiculous," said Vidal, who himself ran for Congress and who regularly raises funds for Democratic candidates.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/10/AR2006121001149.html

[EFerrari]

1. May you live another 80 years to speak truth to power.

Btw, I've recently read both installments of the Vidal memoirs and they are excellent. It makes you want to read them again for the first time. :)

[stellanoir]

2. yay verily and

a happiest of birthdays to you darlin'.

He is totally the BEST and as are you.

[EFerrari]

3. stella!

I've been reading around the contemporaries like a drunken sailor and Gore is truly the best of that year.

:toast;

[EFerrari]

4. kick