Her policies domestically are impeccable, however, I strongly suggest she spend some time traveling and coming to understand our allies better.
She is stating she is worried about the monies involved in the Iran agreement and the willingness of allies to act in returning sanctions and controlling monies within the agreement.
She is correct. The USA's disapproval of the agreement will mean very little. It is called sovereignty and there is no way of controlling the actions of allies. If there is some kind of understanding in the Republican Senate that the USA will be throwing it's weight around and withdrawing from NATO, it will be received with mixed happiness among the war weary American public.
There is definite skepticism by the Republicans in regard to allies. If one recalls the Republicans are more than willing to 'go it alone' when allies are not. The best example to that reality is Iraq. So, if the Republicans succeed to continue to demonize Iran it may be US Allies and the USA will be on opposing sides. If the USA thinks it will carry out another "Iraq Attack" into Iran they need to think again. It's all political rhetoric, but, sadly the Hawks in Congress will see it as a promise.
August 10, 2015
By Victor Beattie
Washington - Missouri Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill (click here) said she does not believe she and other uncommitted U.S. lawmakers feel under any pressure from either side as Congress weighs its support of the Iran nuclear agreement.
As an American that believes in the strength and resolve of our allies as exampled in the Minsk Agreement, I EXPECT the approval of the Iran agreement:
The talks (click here) have produced two documents: a joint statement that sets intentions and broad objectives, and a more detailed 13-point Russian-language document entitled “A Complex of Measures for Fulfilment of the Minsk Agreement.”...
Our European allies could have turned their backs on Ukraine and sacrificed any understanding of peace with Russia after Russia broke the international agreement of non-interference in Ukraine politics and domestic affairs. But, the allies stood strong and today Ukraine has made progress to an open and invigorated country. There remains problems yet and Europe remains vigilant, but, they are not the scale of problems that could have existed.
The idea any role by allies in the agreement with Iran is in question is outrageous. The spineless in the US Congress need to find their resolve and approve the multi-party agreement. The USA cannot afford more international skepticism and installation of fear. The USA's international standing has to improve and this agreement with our allies and Iran can provide that reassurance. The war mongering has to end. The USA has an obligation to prove diplomatic relations are important to the USA and this agreement is a sound step up that path.
She is stating she is worried about the monies involved in the Iran agreement and the willingness of allies to act in returning sanctions and controlling monies within the agreement.
She is correct. The USA's disapproval of the agreement will mean very little. It is called sovereignty and there is no way of controlling the actions of allies. If there is some kind of understanding in the Republican Senate that the USA will be throwing it's weight around and withdrawing from NATO, it will be received with mixed happiness among the war weary American public.
There is definite skepticism by the Republicans in regard to allies. If one recalls the Republicans are more than willing to 'go it alone' when allies are not. The best example to that reality is Iraq. So, if the Republicans succeed to continue to demonize Iran it may be US Allies and the USA will be on opposing sides. If the USA thinks it will carry out another "Iraq Attack" into Iran they need to think again. It's all political rhetoric, but, sadly the Hawks in Congress will see it as a promise.
August 10, 2015
By Victor Beattie
Washington - Missouri Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill (click here) said she does not believe she and other uncommitted U.S. lawmakers feel under any pressure from either side as Congress weighs its support of the Iran nuclear agreement.
President Barack Obama, in a Sunday broadcast interview, warned congressional rejection of the deal would make the central goal of keeping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons harder to achieve.
McCaskill, who has not yet committed to support or reject the agreement, said she is reaching out to the diplomats of countries holding Iranian assets to see if they will continue to respect international sanctions if the U.S. Congress rejects the deal....
Unfortunately, Claire McCaskill is wrongly questioning the integrity of US Allies. They were strong in enforcing sanctions when it mattered and brought Iran to the diplomatic table. The agreement is historic. It has many provisions to insure the protections of other countries and nations in the Middle East. There simply is no reason to question the ability of allies, along with our State Department to delay a vote in favor of the Iran Agreement. All the stupidity in questioning the agreement is political fodder in the USA, but, we know that reality when the politics turns into campaign promises after elections.
As an American that believes in the strength and resolve of our allies as exampled in the Minsk Agreement, I EXPECT the approval of the Iran agreement:
12 Feb 2015
By Roland Oliphant
The talks (click here) have produced two documents: a joint statement that sets intentions and broad objectives, and a more detailed 13-point Russian-language document entitled “A Complex of Measures for Fulfilment of the Minsk Agreement.”...
The idea any role by allies in the agreement with Iran is in question is outrageous. The spineless in the US Congress need to find their resolve and approve the multi-party agreement. The USA cannot afford more international skepticism and installation of fear. The USA's international standing has to improve and this agreement with our allies and Iran can provide that reassurance. The war mongering has to end. The USA has an obligation to prove diplomatic relations are important to the USA and this agreement is a sound step up that path.
