tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post7828958661389561830..comments2024-03-28T21:41:52.558-04:00Comments on The Elephant Bar: Prove It! - In case anyone hasn't noticed, it is the POTUS that nominates the head of the CIA. Of course it is political and yes they lie, exaggerate and distort!Deuce ☂http://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-40308779830488244952016-12-11T19:26:58.625-05:002016-12-11T19:26:58.625-05:00A relaxing of tensions and a nuclear weapons free ...A relaxing of tensions and a nuclear weapons free Iran is a gain for the US. War would be a bit negative. Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16688752302081088907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-82432118882590141812016-12-11T18:06:11.214-05:002016-12-11T18:06:11.214-05:00ISIS ?
They were supposed to be finished over a y...ISIS ?<br /><br />They were supposed to be finished over a year ago according to the Bar's <i>Two Prognosticators</i>.Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-4503991317359013872016-12-11T18:04:38.486-05:002016-12-11T18:04:38.486-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-25193006463744482372016-12-11T17:32:11.079-05:002016-12-11T17:32:11.079-05:00ISIS Renews Attacks On Palmyra In Attempt To Retak...ISIS Renews Attacks On Palmyra In Attempt To Retake Historic City<br /><br />Months after ISIS was pushed out of Palmyra, the extremist group is again fighting for the Syrian city in the face of heavy air strikes by Russia's military. After early reports that ISIS had retaken the city, activists are now reporting that ISIS elements withdrew to escape air raids.<br /><br />From Beirut, NPR's Alice Fordham reports:<br /><br />"Russia's defense ministry says its warplanes along with the Syrian army repelled all attacks on Palmyra. In a statement carried in Russian media, Russia said it conducted 64 airstrikes and killed 300 militants. It also said ISIS were using car bombs and rockets.<br />"The U.S.-led anti-ISIS coalition says it also conducted a huge attack on ISIS close to Palmyra last week. Still, the offensive by the extremists is in itself a surprise. They were pushed out of Palmyra in March and are under intense pressure in their strongholds of Raqqa in Syria and Mosul in Iraq."<br />In addition to its status as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Palmyra is situated near large oil fields in central Syria that have been a key objective for both ISIS fighters and Syria's government.<br /><br />http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/12/11/505162384/isis-renews-attacks-on-palmyra-in-attempt-to-retake-historic-cityDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-5080320110247120712016-12-11T17:14:57.314-05:002016-12-11T17:14:57.314-05:00Trump, however, really loves Israel, or so he says...Trump, however, really loves Israel, or so he says.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16688752302081088907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-76692228161861218892016-12-11T17:04:52.744-05:002016-12-11T17:04:52.744-05:00How the Fancy Bears Broke Into John Podesta and Co...How the Fancy Bears Broke Into John Podesta and Colin Powell’s Gmail Accounts<br /><br /><br />http://motherboard.vice.com/read/how-hackers-broke-into-john-podesta-and-colin-powells-gmail-accounts<br /><br />===<br /><br />We Spoke to DNC Hacker 'Guccifer 2.0'<br /><br /><br />https://motherboard.vice.com/read/dnc-hacker-guccifer-20-interview<br />Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-34796073549252352732016-12-11T16:52:54.489-05:002016-12-11T16:52:54.489-05:00Facebook Live, til Death does it Impart.
http://w...Facebook Live, til Death does it Impart.<br /><br />http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/nation-world/national/article120082373.html<br /><br />Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-45043642457724090732016-12-11T15:54:09.746-05:002016-12-11T15:54:09.746-05:00I read thru your opinion twice Q, and unless I mis...I read thru your opinion twice Q, and unless I missed it, I failed to see what the US gained in the Iran deal. What did the US gain? Nothing as far as I can tell. If the US doesn't gain from a deal, why do it?MOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307879234693014691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-37376963484041566092016-12-11T15:53:20.544-05:002016-12-11T15:53:20.544-05:00Some have speculated that Iran has already tested ...Some have speculated that Iran has already tested a nuclear weapon....in North Korea....Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-73876364775620004052016-12-11T15:49:52.927-05:002016-12-11T15:49:52.927-05:00:)
I don't go that far.
But I wonder what Ir...:)<br /><br />I don't go that far.<br /><br />But I wonder what Iranian nuclear scientists are doing spending so much time in North Korea....?<br /><br />Quirk will have an explanation....Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-51670557678725600072016-12-11T15:45:21.611-05:002016-12-11T15:45:21.611-05:00"Two top Republican senators -- John McCain a..."Two top Republican senators -- John McCain and Lindsey Graham --"<br /><br />===<br /><br />I say if the two top Republican senators say we should go to war with Russia,<br />we should go to war with Russia!<br /><br />https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-russia-meddling-us-election-dont-believe-142014369.htmlDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-47889801000432654352016-12-11T15:45:17.684-05:002016-12-11T15:45:17.684-05:00Only the IAEA demurrs - heh -
IAEA: Iran Not Chea...Only the IAEA demurrs - heh -<br /><br />IAEA: Iran Not Cheating on Nuclear Deal | Mother Jones<br />www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/.../iaea-iran-not-cheating-nuclear-de...<br />Sep 8, 2016 - Iran has kept to a nuclear deal it agreed with six world powers last year limiting its stockpiles of substances that could be used to make atomic ...<br /><br />Iran's already cheating - Chicago Tribune<br />www.chicagotribune.com/.../ct-iran-nuclear-iaea-obama-edit-1211-2015...<br />Dec 10, 2015 - The IAEA report on Iran's nuclear ambitions is incomplete. ... a bill on Iran's nuclear deal with world powers, in Tehran, Iran on Oct. 11, 2015.<br /><br />Stephen Hayes: Iran cheated on the interim nuclear deal | PunditFact<br />www.politifact.com/.../2014/.../hayes-iran-cheated-interim-nuclear-deal/<br />Dec 31, 2014 - As the pundits look ahead to 2015, they know that time is running out for the United States to reach a permanent deal with Iran over its nuclear ...<br /><br />The Gremans know Iran is cheating on nuclear deal, but not Obama<br />www.theaustralian.com.au/...iran...cheating-on-nuclear-deal.../e46bf16b8e2...<br />Jul 13, 2016 - What US diplomats call the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action — known to some of us as the Disastrous Iran Deal — was agreed in Vienna a ...<br /><br />Explaining the Obama Administration Overlooking Iran's Cheating on ...<br />smallwarsjournal.com/.../explaining-the-obama-administration-overlooki...<br />Aug 18, 2016 - The Obama administration official in charge of monitoring Iran's implementation of the nuclear agreement, Ambassador Stephen Mull, testified ...<br /><br />Obama: 'Historic' Diplomacy. Even If Iran Cheats on Deal, It'll Take A ...<br />www.dailywire.com/.../obama-historic-diplomacy-even-if-iran-cheats-de...<br />Apr 1, 2016 - For the first time since negotiations about Iran's nuclear program began, President Obama told the truth. Despite a quixotic deal, Iran's breakout ...Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-24505880834463225692016-12-11T15:41:51.100-05:002016-12-11T15:41:51.100-05:00About 567,000 results (0.64 seconds)
Search Resul...About 567,000 results (0.64 seconds) <br />Search Results<br />Image result for Iran's cheating on nuclear 'deal'<br /><br />Last week, Germany's intelligence agency produced a report detailing Iranian cheating. ... According to an Institute for Science and International Security July 7 report by David Albright and Andrea Stricker, Iran is required to get permission from a UN Security Council panel for “purchases of nuclear direct-use goods.”Jul 13, 2016<br /><br />Why Is Obama Ignoring Iran Cheating on the Nuke Deal? - Newsweek<br />www.newsweek.com/why-obama-ignoring-iran-cheating-nuke-deal-479689<br />Feedback<br />About this result •<br /> <br />Why Is Obama Ignoring Iran Cheating on the Nuke Deal? - Newsweek<br />www.newsweek.com/why-obama-ignoring-iran-cheating-nuke-deal-479...<br />Jul 13, 2016 - Last week, Germany's intelligence agency produced a report detailing Iranian cheating. ... According to an Institute for Science and International Security July 7 report by David Albright and Andrea Stricker, Iran is required to get permission from a UN Security Council panel for “purchases of nuclear direct-use goods.”<br /><br />Iran Is Cheating on the Nuclear Deal, Now What? - Gatestone Institute<br />https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/8543/iran-nuclear-cheating<br />Aug 4, 2016 - One year into the nuclear deal, two credible and timely intelligence reports reveal that Iran has no intention of honoring the terms of the deal, ...<br /><br />Iran Is Cheating On The Nuclear Deal, Now What? | Zero Hedge<br />www.zerohedge.com/news/2016.../iran-cheating-nuclear-deal-now-what<br />Aug 4, 2016 - One year into the nuclear deal, two credible and timely intelligence reports reveal that Iran has no intention of honoring the terms of the deal, ...<br /><br />First anniversary of Iran nuclear deal marred by massive cheating ...<br />www.foxnews.com/.../first-anniversary-iran-nuclear-deal-marred-by-massiv...<br />Jul 14, 2016 - First anniversary of Iran nuclear deal marred by massive cheating. Expect the Obama administration to take more victory laps this week by claiming Iran has complied with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the nuclear deal that reaches its first anniversary on July 14.Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-47579298519824099172016-12-11T15:39:01.626-05:002016-12-11T15:39:01.626-05:00.
As usual, meaningless words from Boondock Bob m....<br /><br />As usual, meaningless words from Boondock Bob meant to obfuscate and deflect but signifying zip. Merely a waste of blog space.<br /><br />Confused words from a confused faux farmer.<br /><br />.<br /><br />.Quirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272168240606512672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-53414768075296074212016-12-11T15:38:21.250-05:002016-12-11T15:38:21.250-05:00Shake the bells for money in the Christmas kettle....Shake the bells for money in the Christmas kettle....<br /><br />Work with 'Toys for Tots'....<br /><br />Stay in, don't stray from, your areas of expertise.Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-18073123706699095752016-12-11T15:32:26.766-05:002016-12-11T15:32:26.766-05:00Keep your job as a Christmas Santa.
Don't go ...Keep your job as a Christmas Santa.<br /><br />Don't go into Geopolitics.Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-32832507463834438362016-12-11T15:21:40.038-05:002016-12-11T15:21:40.038-05:00.
The Iranian Nuclear Deal
The Iran deal is one ....<br /><br /><b>The Iranian Nuclear Deal</b><br /><br />The Iran deal is one of the few positive things Obama can claim in his legacy.<br /><br />The argument that this legitimizes the Iran nuclear deal and guarantees Iran will become a nuclear power is childish and absurd.<br /><br />Bibi offers up the argument for his own reasons not those of the US. The Israeli Lobby and their supporters buy it because it is one of the daily talking points they receive from Bibi. The neocons and hawks oppose it because that is what they do. The sheeple buy the argument because that is what they do. The Christian right in this country buys it because they are opposed to anything that might slow down the coming of the rapture.<br /><br />Prior to this deal, both Israeli and US intelligence said that Iran was only a few months away from nuclear capability. Now, everyone agrees that were the deal cancelled today, Iran is a minimum of more than a year away from nuclear capability. Any action the US or Israel for that matter considered taking against Iran prior to the deal is still open were the deal to fall apart. The difference, they now have more time to plan for it.<br /><br />The argument that this deal legitimizes Iran's nuclear program and guarantees it in the future is equally absurd propaganda. The deal legitimizes nothing. It delays Iran's nuclear capability (wrt the bomb) for 15 years or LONGER. If the deal works out for Iran there is no guarantee they would want to cancel it rather than extend it.<br /><br />Opponents of the deal offer up only the negatives never the positives.<br /><br />Some argue we should have kept the money. What they mean is we should have stolen the money. The biggest chunk of change Iran received from the US was because of an arms deal from decades ago where we did not complete our part of the deal. The amount was determined by a World Court judgement that went against the US. As for the sanctions relief, that will eventually help Iran but ask them how much it has helped them so far. Also ask how much the US has helped assure that everyone recognizes that they can now deal with Iran without repercussions down the line from the US. Then ask how much Iran has benefited from it.<br /><br />Some say Iran is bound to cheat on the deal. The people doing the inspections would argue with that. So far. My answer, 'Show us the proof'. The only thing we have been given so far is speculation and 'proof' from decades ago, as meaningless as the 'proof' we were given that Sadaam had WMDs.<br /><br />Face it, the US operates under the assumption that we are entitled and any action we take is ok regardless of how fucked up it is. Some in the public accept this principle when they speak of 'spoils of war'.<br /><br />The deal with Iran was reached along with 4 other major powers. They were already chafing under the sanctions regime established against Iran. There failure of the negotiations would have likely meant the coalition would have folded. It certainly couldn't be reconstructed now for a new deal. China and Russia were already establishing ties with Iran. And oil is a fungible commodity. China was already buying a lot of Iranian oil despite the sanctions.<br /><br />So was the Iranian deal a good one. I think so but then so does the Israeli military and intelligence if you can believe the Israeli newspapers. So do our partners in the +5 that helped negotiate the deal.<br /><br />.Quirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272168240606512672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-6538162777538907792016-12-11T15:18:30.989-05:002016-12-11T15:18:30.989-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Quirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272168240606512672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-59075705880274527802016-12-11T15:07:31.172-05:002016-12-11T15:07:31.172-05:00Dutch populist leader Wilders rises in polls after...<b>Dutch populist leader Wilders rises in polls after conviction for 'hate'....DRUDGE</b><br /><br />hehCharltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-72881127023314315442016-12-11T13:06:23.885-05:002016-12-11T13:06:23.885-05:00Well, the only ones making a big deal out of it ar...Well, the only ones making a big deal out of it are the deniers. <br /><br />Bibi is still upset about the US easing sanctions against Iran ..<br /><br />Me too. We should have kept their money and spent it on ourselves. Spoils of war. MOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307879234693014691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-79497503335660110182016-12-11T13:03:57.641-05:002016-12-11T13:03:57.641-05:00Now, whether or not the election of Mr Trump will ...Now, whether or not the election of Mr Trump will cause a "reset" of the US/Russia relationship ...<br />... only time will tell<br />Jack Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342056653466462640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-43492866990485334322016-12-11T13:01:22.764-05:002016-12-11T13:01:22.764-05:00Of course.
Whether or not the Russians attempted ...Of course.<br /><br />Whether or not the Russians attempted to influence the US election ...<br />not of any real consequence, it is just business as usual, between former allies.<br /><br />Any faux outrage that the Russians could do such a thing ...<br /><br />Comedic<br />Jack Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342056653466462640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-21867434196572668232016-12-11T12:55:52.321-05:002016-12-11T12:55:52.321-05:00Do you have a point in all of this, Rat?Do you have a point in all of this, Rat?MOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307879234693014691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-79670861857606919642016-12-11T12:51:41.849-05:002016-12-11T12:51:41.849-05:001954 to far back for some to think relevant?
Thin...1954 to far back for some to think relevant?<br /><br />Think again.<br /><br />The precedents have been set,by US.<br /><br />Learn it, live it, love it.Jack Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342056653466462640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-84813811128641663752016-12-11T12:44:20.254-05:002016-12-11T12:44:20.254-05:00GOP senators challenge Trump on secretary of state...<i><b><br />GOP senators challenge Trump on secretary of state prospect's Russia ties</b></i><br />Fox News -<br /><br /><i>Sen. Marco Rubio and other GOP senators fired a warning shot this weekend over President-elect Donald Trump's consideration of ExxonMobil Chairman Rex Tillerson for secretary of state, raising concerns about the global energy titan's reported Russian ties ...</i>Jack Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342056653466462640noreply@blogger.com