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Comics Industry Reacts To… The Normalisation Of Relations With Cuba

Published Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:00:26 -0600

Last updated Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:10:43 -0600

Today it was announced that the USA would be normalising diplomatic relations with Cuba. And announced it early enough in the day that The Daily Show would be able to do a bit on it tonight. This is how folks in the comics industry reacted.

Between Cuba, Pakistan, Sydney, Christmas, and life on Mars, I don't know whether to laugh, cry, or start praying to my alien overlords.

— Marjorie Liu (@marjoriemliu) December 17, 2014

Cuba diplomatic relations, no fracking in NY and Jeb running for president. Two out of three ain't bad. — Alex Segura (@alex_segura) December 17, 2014

Wait wait wait is obama talking about lifting the embargo on Cuba?!

— Dan Spaceman (@dan_spaceman) December 17, 2014

My interview got cancelled because we're normalizing relations with Cuba & the reporter has to go to the White House instead. THANKS, OBAMA. — Fred Van Lente (@fredvanlente) December 17, 2014

Wow. This is huge. http://t.co/tiQwfuB1Rq #Cuba

— G. Willow Wilson (@GWillowWilson) December 17, 2014

I applaud Pres. Obama for moving to normalize relations with Cuba. It's long overdue. — Christy Marx (@christymarx) December 17, 2014

Obama Announces U.S. and Cuba Will Resume Diplomatic Relations http://t.co/MQ41bp5NUO wow….i hope Hyman Roth is still taking a nap

— Will Dennis (@VertigoWillD) December 17, 2014

Don't have more to say about the #Cuba news – still processing. Never known a world where US/Cuba had normal, diplomatic relations. Huge. — Alex Segura (@alex_segura) December 17, 2014

I know it's a complex issue, but the Cuba embargo has always puzzled me considering how we treat China like extended family.

— Kody Chamberlain (@KodyChamberlain) December 17, 2014

Have lots of reservations about Obama and his continuation of many of Bush's draconian policies, but this is good news, I think. #Cuba — Alex Segura (@alex_segura) December 17, 2014

Wow. I don't get why people are so pissed about the Cuba thing.

— sohmer (@sohmer) December 17, 2014

USA normalizes relations with Cuba and New York bans fracking. Maybe a smidge of hope as we end the year…

— Geoffrey D. Wessel (@gdwessel) December 17, 2014

We may have to go to Cuba to see THE INTERVIEW, guys. When God closes a door, He opens a window.

— John Gholson (@gholson) December 17, 2014

But of course there are far more pressing concerns…

Steve Chaput I need this ban lifted by Dec. 28th so I can buy some Cuban cigars in Ensenada and actually bring them back. Usually I and other smokers have to finish them during our cruise. Mmm…Cohiba, the real thing!