Castro Resigns ?? What Could This Mean? - Page 3

Stephen · 04-20-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

If it does, think of all the great deals you'll be able to score on Tatuajes.

I laughed.

Gophernut · 04-19-2011, 06:07 PM

Well hopefully it will give us an option for legally purchasing CC's. I have always wanted to see the island also, so US tourism would probably bring some money into the economy.

Trent0341 · 04-19-2011, 06:17 PM

I agree with those saying prices would sky rocket and quality would go to hell. I can imagine hoards of non cigar smokers streaming into my local B&M demanding a "cuban". That being said I would much rather the price went up than the quality went down. Quality is always the most important thing to me.

mosesbotbol · 04-20-2011, 06:02 AM

Who's to say the new vanguard is not even more radical than an aged Fidel? There will be some reforms, but don't dust of the US Passport just yet. Cuba may be able to hold their socialist ideology and yet make some needed reforms.

This could be good news for the Cuban people. I worry that radical change could do just as much harm as doing little. We have seen up and down Latin America what happens when there’s revolution. Cubans aren't simple villagers like in Central America; they're more educated than Americans.

replicant_argent · 04-20-2011, 06:56 AM

Just like China has improved.

04-20-2011, 07:22 AM

My take: Embargo ends...demand skyrockets ("CCs are the bestest thing out there")...price goes up as availability goes down of real CCs (due to all the people saying "CCs are the bestest" buying them all)...as availability drops, fakes skyrocket...sheeple saying "CCs are the bestest" continue to buy them, being influenced by the fact that "CCs are the bestest"...those of us who may know a little more about CCs get screwed because the country won't be able to keep up with demand (and what happens if there's another bad hurricane season?).

There are a LOT of people out there that think any CC is an awesome stick. They will buy what they can and smoke them before they are ready, or when they are "sick". But they will STILL say they're the best thing out there, because that's what they've been told for YEARS, and it simply "must be true". There are a lot of people who smoke crappy cigars and say they're great. Personally, my taste is more specific, but I can see a lot of people going for Cohibas and Montes if/when the embargo is finally lifted. Those are the most well known brands out of Cuba, IMO. But of the ones I may or may not have been given that originate from that country, I'd think that some of the lesser known brands like Cuaba, and some of the "non-American" type cigars (i.e. smaller and smaller ring gauge, like Partagas Shorts) would be less sought after.

As for what an end to the embargo would mena for the people of the island, I think it COULD be huge (not that it WOULD be, but COULD be). There would have to be a major shift in the wealth structure of the country. Private enterprise would have to be reinstated. If that did happen, I can see some major US tourism $ going there. The big hotel chains would probably swoop in and try to buy up the prime property and build monstrous hotels. What I'd love to see is some of the old school places bought and returned to their former glory. Some of the classic places that you read about from the 40s and 50s. An influx of US tourism dollars would be HUGE for the country, as it would become THE place to go if all that happened. I know I'd love to visit the country at some point in my life.

This is just my

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mosesbotbol · 04-20-2011, 07:37 AM

Wow, is whether cigars are going to more expensive is all that you guys care about in Cuba? There's suffering and inhumanity that is more important to me than any cigar. As much as Cuba has achieved, it has come at dear to cost to many. Hopefully, Cuba will find a happy balance of ideology along with self determination and freedom.

04-20-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Wow, is whether cigars are going to more expensive is all that you guys care about in Cuba? There's suffering and inhumanity that is more important to me than any cigar. As much as Cuba has achieved, it has come at dear to cost to many. Hopefully, Cuba will find a happy balance of ideology along with self determination and freedom.

Obviously not, but this is a cigar board, so the predominant discussion will be about what brought us all here...cigars.

mosesbotbol · 04-20-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Wanger

Obviously not, but this is a cigar board, so the predominant discussion will be about what brought us all here...cigars.

I wouldn't say "obviously not" considering the posts in this thread.

Skywalker · 04-20-2011, 07:56 AM

Could mean Castro has less than a week to live???

04-20-2011, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I wouldn't say "obviously not" considering the posts in this thread.

I understand what you're saying, but to me personally, that's a given. We hear what it's like there, about all the corruption and the horrible conditions that the people there have to live with, but very few of us have actually been there, or can actually go there right now and say that they've seen it. Make sense?

Stephen · 04-20-2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Wow, is whether cigars are going to more expensive is all that you guys care about in Cuba? There's suffering and inhumanity that is more important to me than any cigar. As much as Cuba has achieved, it has come at dear to cost to many. Hopefully, Cuba will find a happy balance of ideology along with self determination and freedom.

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Originally Posted by Wanger

Obviously not, but this is a cigar board, so the predominant discussion will be about what brought us all here...cigars.

There are far worse plights befalling the peoples of countries other than Cuba. It's not that their welfare isn't in our thoughts, but that this board isn't operated to have those discussions here.

hotreds · 04-20-2011, 08:09 AM

OP: Nada.

poker · 04-20-2011, 08:16 AM

Cuba is moving all their tobacco manufacturing over to Taiwan

replicant_argent · 04-20-2011, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

Cuba is moving all their tobacco manufacturing over to Taiwan

On that day, I shall celebrate with a dirty water hotdog juice martini.

T.G · 04-20-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

On that day, I shall celebrate with a dirty water hotdog juice martini.

No chicken wing shakes?

replicant_argent · 04-20-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

No chicken wing shakes?

Well, aren't you posh.

You have to make sure they aren't substituting fakes like Tofurkey.

poker · 04-20-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

On that day, I shall celebrate with a dirty water hotdog juice martini.

Start mixing!

markem · 04-20-2011, 08:52 AM

So does this mean that we are going to start a "TC forum" for cigars from the other, other island? Will MRN write another book and include Pacific growing regions? Inquiring minds and all that, you know.

hotreds · 04-20-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

Start mixing!

Get the "N" outta there, and it'll look great! Altho in this day and age I'd say "Hecho en China." Taiwan is too first world.

04-19-2011, 06:07 PM	#2
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: Castro Resigns ?? What Could This Mean? Well hopefully it will give us an option for legally purchasing CC's. I have always wanted to see the island also, so US tourism would probably bring some money into the economy. __________________ "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." Thomas Jefferson

04-19-2011, 06:17 PM	#3
Trent0341 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Dan Location: Kentucky Posts: 195 Trading: (7)	Re: Castro Resigns ?? What Could This Mean? I agree with those saying prices would sky rocket and quality would go to hell. I can imagine hoards of non cigar smokers streaming into my local B&M demanding a "cuban". That being said I would much rather the price went up than the quality went down. Quality is always the most important thing to me.

04-20-2011, 06:02 AM	#4
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Castro Resigns ?? What Could This Mean? Who's to say the new vanguard is not even more radical than an aged Fidel? There will be some reforms, but don't dust of the US Passport just yet. Cuba may be able to hold their socialist ideology and yet make some needed reforms. This could be good news for the Cuban people. I worry that radical change could do just as much harm as doing little. We have seen up and down Latin America what happens when there’s revolution. Cubans aren't simple villagers like in Central America; they're more educated than Americans. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

04-20-2011, 06:56 AM	#5
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Castro Resigns ?? What Could This Mean? Just like China has improved. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

04-20-2011, 07:22 AM	#6
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Castro Resigns ?? What Could This Mean? My take: Embargo ends...demand skyrockets ("CCs are the bestest thing out there")...price goes up as availability goes down of real CCs (due to all the people saying "CCs are the bestest" buying them all)...as availability drops, fakes skyrocket...sheeple saying "CCs are the bestest" continue to buy them, being influenced by the fact that "CCs are the bestest"...those of us who may know a little more about CCs get screwed because the country won't be able to keep up with demand (and what happens if there's another bad hurricane season?). There are a LOT of people out there that think any CC is an awesome stick. They will buy what they can and smoke them before they are ready, or when they are "sick". But they will STILL say they're the best thing out there, because that's what they've been told for YEARS, and it simply "must be true". There are a lot of people who smoke crappy cigars and say they're great. Personally, my taste is more specific, but I can see a lot of people going for Cohibas and Montes if/when the embargo is finally lifted. Those are the most well known brands out of Cuba, IMO. But of the ones I may or may not have been given that originate from that country, I'd think that some of the lesser known brands like Cuaba, and some of the "non-American" type cigars (i.e. smaller and smaller ring gauge, like Partagas Shorts) would be less sought after. As for what an end to the embargo would mena for the people of the island, I think it COULD be huge (not that it WOULD be, but COULD be). There would have to be a major shift in the wealth structure of the country. Private enterprise would have to be reinstated. If that did happen, I can see some major US tourism $ going there. The big hotel chains would probably swoop in and try to buy up the prime property and build monstrous hotels. What I'd love to see is some of the old school places bought and returned to their former glory. Some of the classic places that you read about from the 40s and 50s. An influx of US tourism dollars would be HUGE for the country, as it would become THE place to go if all that happened. I know I'd love to visit the country at some point in my life. This is just my .

04-20-2011, 07:37 AM	#7
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Castro Resigns ?? What Could This Mean? Wow, is whether cigars are going to more expensive is all that you guys care about in Cuba? There's suffering and inhumanity that is more important to me than any cigar. As much as Cuba has achieved, it has come at dear to cost to many. Hopefully, Cuba will find a happy balance of ideology along with self determination and freedom. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

04-20-2011, 07:56 AM	#10
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Castro Resigns ?? What Could This Mean? Could mean Castro has less than a week to live??? __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

04-20-2011, 08:09 AM	#13
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,673 Trading: (63)	Re: Castro Resigns ?? What Could This Mean? OP: Nada. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

04-20-2011, 08:16 AM	#14
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Castro Resigns ?? What Could This Mean? Cuba is moving all their tobacco manufacturing over to Taiwan __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

04-20-2011, 08:52 AM	#19
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,653 Trading: (47)	Re: Castro Resigns ?? What Could This Mean? So does this mean that we are going to start a "TC forum" for cigars from the other, other island? Will MRN write another book and include Pacific growing regions? Inquiring minds and all that, you know. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx