Only when we are living in a world in which sanctions are imposed 'on' the United States rather than 'by' the United States will we know justice reigns.
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When is the World Going to Impose Sanctions on America?
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Only when we are living in a world in which sanctions are imposed 'on' the United States rather than 'by' the United States will we know justice reigns.
The decision
taken by the US Congress to "punish Russia" for alleged meddling in the
US elections with the maintenance of existing sanctions has been
followed by a bill
to weaken the ability of President Trump to "weaken sanctions
on Russia," thus presenting a direct challenge to the President's
authority. The bill was passed in the House of Representatives by an
overwhelming majority and at time of writing awaits a hearing in the
Senate, which along with the House makes up the US Congress. The
legislation also includes new sanctions against not only Russia but also
Iran and North Korea, thus maintaining the pattern of waging economic
war against states which refuse to accept that Washington's writ should
run wherever it decides whenever it decides.
Only when we are living in a world in which sanctions are imposed 'on' the United States rather than 'by' the United States will we know justice reigns.
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Quite frankly I don't like this bill. Not because it imposed sanctions but because it requires Congressional approval over the conduct of foreign relations which in my opinion is unconstitutional.
ReplyDeleteIs Putin a bad actor? Certainly. He is an admitted revanchist who openly longs for the return of Russian domination over what he calls "our territory". But he is hardly a Stalin or a Hitler and I'm not buying the media hyperbole that he represents any such an existential threat. Russia's GDP is slightly smaller than that of Italy. They can't even maintain a single aircraft carrier.
The notion that the US needs to retract from involvement in some areas of the world is undoubtedly true, but we also have to consider the political and military vacuum that would create who, what and how it would be filled. To do other wise would be absolutely folly.
He is an admitted revanchist who openly longs for the return of Russian domination over what he calls "our territory". But he is hardly a Stalin or a Hitler and I'm not buying the media hyperbole that he represents any such an existential threat.
DeleteI personally like him. Of course you'd prefer most anymore when you have an Obama. :)
To sanction anyone is actually the right of any sovereign nation however, I think it is far more practical to work with Russia, especially in the M.E., than to perpetually fight with them. I'm far more concerned with China than with Russia and with Chinas increasing trade with N.K. rather than sanctioning N.K.
ReplyDeleteI think it is far more practical to work with Russia,
DeleteYes and everywhere.