Yes I know all about the Monroe Doctrine, but Cuba just doesn't seem to kow-tow to American laws and philosophy since they became a communist country. Neither does Russia. They deny any of this, but they have done the denial thing many times historically. The Monroe Doctrine just makes sure our government keeps this from happening.
>>>The Monroe Doctrine states three major ideas, with one more added by President Theodore Roosevelt. First, it conveys that European countries cannot colonize in any of the Americas: North, Central, or South as well as islands of the Caribbean which were considered to be a part of the Americas. Second, it enforces Washington's rule of foreign policy, in which the U.S. will only be involved in European affairs if America's rights are disturbed. Third, the U.S. will consider any attempt at colonization a threat to its national security. Roosevelt added to the doctrine, and summed up his additions with the statement, "Speak softly and carry a big stick".

Nuclear weapons and airplanes were not around during this time. We have to react to modern times and modern weapons threats. If this threat is indeed a true thing that is happening, then Bush and company need to put a stop to it immediately.