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In reply to the discussion: Why is Bernie Sanders voting to NOT put sanctions on Russia? [View all]VermontKevin
(1,473 posts)111. I'm still waiting for someone to tell me how the sanctions affect the Iran deal.
That is the Senator's reasoning, still waiting for it.
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I don't agree with more sanctions on Iran, that is one more way to go after anything Obama
Motley13
Jul 2017
#45
Only two of them opposed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and there were more of them then
Tom Rinaldo
Jul 2017
#103
There have been about 8 DU OP's this month expressing "surprise" about Sanders stance
Tom Rinaldo
Jul 2017
#127
Well, you didn't answer the question. Tell me how these specific sanctions
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#134
Trust who you want. I never said "undo". They endanger them to some extent.
Tom Rinaldo
Jul 2017
#136
"to some extent" is pretty vague. I have to go with the judgment of the Democrats on this one.
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#137
I just hope their pilot light doesn't go out, all that gas just needs one spark and...
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#225
Well I'm surprised. I don't have time to be on this site 24/7. I wondered who voted against it.
kerry-is-my-prez
Jul 2017
#180
They (Democrats) did not vote for Gulf of Tonkin.... for God sakes anyone involved is long dead.
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#237
Well, if you want to go with the idea that every Democrat in the Senate is wrong,
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#243
We're right on this. If the only objection is that Bernie didn't go along, then I'd say your appeal
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#251
I'm still waiting for someone to tell me how the sanctions affect the Iran deal.
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#111
Yes. I would like some explanation as to how the sanctions affect the Iran deal.
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#125
He's protecting Obama's Iran deal, as all Democrats should. The pukes want it derailed.
Autumn
Jul 2017
#5
So 48 Democratic Senators, ALL of them in fact, are for blowing up Obama's Iran
Eliot Rosewater
Jul 2017
#14
I would suggest that the 48 are buying the argument that the Iran sanctions will NOT blow up the
karynnj
Jul 2017
#46
The trump administration has re-certified the Iran deal twice now, as they are required to do....
George II
Jul 2017
#30
You don't have to agree. I agree with John Kerry and trust nothing that Trump and his bunch want
Autumn
Jul 2017
#241
Why did John Kerry publically speak against the added sanctions at this point in time
karynnj
Jul 2017
#51
Kerry was Secretary of State until January 20, 2017 and NO Democrat is really on the inside now
karynnj
Jul 2017
#59
You essentially implied that he would not understand the potential impact of sanctions on Iran
karynnj
Jul 2017
#71
Have you ever met Bernie? I have, though I would not say I know him, but I know many who do
karynnj
Jul 2017
#89
My definition of a phony politician is one who votes for political or strategic effect, not on their
karynnj
Jul 2017
#102
Do you think Obama's Iran deal should be done away with and the republican sanctions are better?
Autumn
Jul 2017
#19
Republican will use sanctions to get Iran to back out of the deal. That's my opinion.
Autumn
Jul 2017
#36
Non-sequitor. I said I trust nothing Trump and the pukes do. The word I refers to me.
Autumn
Jul 2017
#43
The word I insinuates myself. Me. There's not a lot of point in you attempting to argue I
Autumn
Jul 2017
#73
I wasn't arguing. I was posting my opinion, which you seem to have a problem with.
Autumn
Jul 2017
#78
People keep saying that, but the Iran deal is not in jeopardy and will not be "done away with"....
George II
Jul 2017
#31
I know, his reason has been posted time and agin. I think any Dem should want Obamas' Iran deal
Autumn
Jul 2017
#13
Yet you are saying ALL democratic senators want to blow up Obama deal, since
Eliot Rosewater
Jul 2017
#17
No I am not saying that. I said any Dem should want to support Obama's Iran deal over anything
Autumn
Jul 2017
#23
On Russia, it does. I take the judgment of the female, Democratic Senator, over
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#87
What I won't do is trust anything or any bill the republicans put up or want a yes vote on.
Autumn
Jul 2017
#88
I respect Kerry, he was my Senator. I'm interested in any statement he made about the actual bill
seaglass
Jul 2017
#131
I will take Elizabeth Warren over Sanders, every time. It's great if Bernie
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#108
I don't consider gender to be an indicator of intelligence, I find both to be intellegent. eom
Autumn
Jul 2017
#112
end of message. Yeah there is one but I didn't use it so I may have misspelled something
Autumn
Jul 2017
#114
Indeed. Why would anyone think that gender is related to intelligence?
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#115
Some people seem to think that. I don't care if they disagree. I know that both will always
Autumn
Jul 2017
#116
Oh yeah, it's so easy to become one Their gender has nothing to do with their intelligence or
Autumn
Jul 2017
#119
The Iran part cant be true otherwise the ENTIRE democratic party wouldnt
Eliot Rosewater
Jul 2017
#28
Rand also didn't support the bill explicitly because of the Russia sanctions NT
Alittleliberal
Jul 2017
#146
If the defense of Bernie on this site is any indication, say goodbye to the House and senate
Eliot Rosewater
Jul 2017
#143
Bills are bundled all the time. But I think that Bernie is wrong on this issue.
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#109
You are assuming a lot of feelings. Do you have any proof that the people targeted in these
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#140
Well, when you breach a UN Security Council resolution, there's going to be a response.
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#142
Not really since he voted for the bill before the Republicans added the Iran sanctions.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#97
Not this again. I read Bernie has a hammer and sickle tattoo on his ass!
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#98
Maxine Waters voted nay as well. Are you saying she's "friendly" with Putin too?
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#159
WAIT, WHAT THE FUCK, Carl Levin and Maxine Waters did too? And Barbara Lee?
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#157
Lockheed MArtin is a big employer in VT and sanctions related to missiles aren't
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#163
So using your 'logic' he should have joined his colleagues and voted for the Iraq war.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#166
You previously accused me of something strange and had a post hidden. Please disengage.
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#167
Didn't you just imply the senator was beholden to the defense industry?
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#169
The aerospace industry does employ Vermonters but it's not the state's largest industry.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#171
I don't know where that poster got the idea that LM is a "big employer" in Vermont.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#174
F-35s are going to be stationed with the Vermont National Guard in Burlington.
tammywammy
Jul 2017
#175
Sandia tests solar panels in Vermont, it has nothing to do with defense contracts.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#183
I'm not upset with Sanders for the f-35. It's hundreds of jobs, like he said.
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#187
Why do you keep saying Lockheed Martin is a big employer in Vermont?
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#189
Between the Sandia lab and the f-35, Lockheed is a formidable presence in VT. Iran's markets were
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#191
Yes, and that is obviously recognized by Sanders. It's just a strange diversion to pretend
R B Garr
Jul 2017
#193
Well, as I noted below, Bernie promised hundreds of Vermont jobs from the f-35
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#182
Of course. I essentially agree with Sanders. The f-35 had to be built somewhere.
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#194
Wait, what? Vermonters don't build F-35s. Where are you getting this information?
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#197
But Sanders promised hundreds of jobs with the Lockheed research center and the F35
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#205
I'm not sure why you are arguing with me. I think Sanders securing the f-35, Sandia, and Lockheed
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#211
"Learning to love Sandia" That's a subtitle of an article about the Sandia labs
R B Garr
Jul 2017
#216
Actually he explained and SURPRISE! It has nothing to do with being "friendly" to Putin.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#210
I think you are delusional if you actually believe Sanders is "friendly" to Putin.
PufPuf23
Jul 2017
#208