(CNN) -- Right-wing U.S. Republicans are up in arms over Cuba again. Their ostensible cause for concern is last week's visit to the island by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who were photographed in Havana, apparently celebrating their wedding anniversary. 

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These blinkered conservatives need to get over themselves. The 60-year stand-off between the U.S. and Cuba is absurd. It is counterproductive and harmful to both countries. It is time to end this Cold War anachronism, kiss and make up. 

Anger over Beyoncé's supposed breach of the U.S. embargo rules restricting American citizens' travel to Cuba is symbolic of a deeper fear among right-wingers. Two key factors have changed since the days -- not so long ago -- when Washington seemed to be regularly threatening the Castro government with Iraq-style overthrow. 

One is that George W. Bush has been replaced by a Democrat. As Barack Obama enters his second and final term, immune to electoral imperatives, conservatives worry he may use his freedom of action to effect an historic rapprochement with Cuba. American liberals certainly believe he should do so. 

The second change is in Cuba itself, where the government, now led by Fidel Castro's brother, Raoul, has embarked on a cautious program of reform. The government -- dubbed the world's longest-running dictatorship by the American right -- has even set a date for its own dissolution. 

Doing what "dictators" rarely do, Raoul Castro announced in February that in 2018, he would hand over power and that any successor would be subject to term limits. The Castro brothers have reportedly chosen a career communist, first vice president Miguel Diaz-Canel, to succeed them. But in reality, once their grip on power is relaxed, anything may happen.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What term is Barack Obama in?
2. Which presidential term is Barack Obama currently in?
3. Barack Obama is in which term of his presidency?
Q2:
1. What are Republicans worried that Barack Obama might do?
2. What do some Republicans fear that Barack Obama could do?
3. What potential action by Barack Obama is feared by some conservatives?
Q3:
1. What is something that Barack Obama could do with his freedom of action?
2. What might Barack Obama do with his freedom of action?
3. How could Barack Obama potentially use his freedom of action?
Q4:
1. Who thinks Barack Obama should cozy up a bit to Cuba?
2. Who believes it would be best for Barack Obama to effect an historic rapprochement with Cuba?
3. Who thinks that effecting an historic rapprochement with Cuba would be in Barack Obama's favor?
Q5:
1. Who appeared in Cuba?
2. Who traveled to Cuba?
3. Who went on a trip to Cuba?
Q6:
1. Is there evidence that Beyonce and Jay Z were in Cuba?
2. Does proof of Beyonce and Jay Z's trip to Cuba exist?
3. Is there proof that Jay Z and Beyonce traveled to Cuba?
Q7:
1. What were Beyonce and Jay Z doing in Cuba?
2. Why did Beyonce and Jay Z travel to Cuba?
3. What was Beyonce and Jay Z's reason for visiting Cuba?
Q8:
1. How long have things been tense between the United States and Cuba?
2. For how many years has the relationship between the United States and Cuba been frosty?
3. How long have there been tensions between the US and Cuba?
Q9:
1. Who is the leader of Cuba?
2. What is the name of Cuba's leader?
3. Who is the head of state of Cuba?
Q10:
1. Who is Raoul Castro's brother?
2. What is the name of Raoul Castro's brother?
3. Who is Raoul Castro's male sibling?
Q11:
1. What kind of program is Raoul Castro launching?
2. What sort of program is Raoul Castro starting?
3. What program is coming about thanks to Raoul Castro?
Q12:
1. Is Raoul Castro diving head first into reforms?
2. Is Raoul Castro quickly bringing about reforms?
3. Will reform come quickly in Cuba?
Q13:
1. What is Cuba's government known as?
2. What does the American right call the Cuban government?
3. How do American conservatives talk about the government of Cuba?
