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Don’t expect Obama to champion capitalism in Cuba | The Reporter25

The virtues of capitalism are one thing President Obama isn’t likely to promote in his trip to Cuba. Yet it is capitalism _ along with the human right, the ability to resist oppression and dream of a better future _ that the island needs more than anything. For now, these will remain dreams. The cigar industry is proud to Cuba. novices usually ask smokers experienced Stogie is a Cuban? (Or, worse yet, can I have a blast?) Still, Cuba is no longer at the top of the hierarchy of the smoker. Their cigar industry is lagging behind in the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Honduras and others in the neighborhood, Yes, they even roll a big cigar in Cuba. But the quality controls almost don't exist. His Cohiba, Monte Cristo and even less known brands, like Ramon Allone (a big smoke can get in Cuba for $ 7), vary in flavor, drawing and other tests of flavor. On the other hand, you always know what you get when you buy a cigar of, say, the Arturo Fuente Dominican-based. If the guy who works for...