Foreign Policy

[drayer54]

Cornpop will surely land us more mineral contracts and dependency on China.

 

[drayer54]

The media would rather side with China than a Republican.

 

[IrishLax]

With these brazen Hamas terror attacks designed to derail Israeli peace initiatives in the Middle East we are closer than ever to an Israel vs Iran war. And unfortunately, that’s the war most likely to spiral into WW3, not the Ukraine conflict.

 

[Blazers46]

With these brazen Hamas terror attacks designed to derail Israeli peace initiatives in the Middle East we are closer than ever to an Israel vs Iran war. And unfortunately, that’s the war most likely to spiral into WW3, not the Ukraine conflict.

Let’s give Iran rmore money…

 

[jprue24]

Let’s give Iran rmore money…

It was their money you fuck.

 

[drayer54]

It was their money you fuck.

6 Billion reasons plus some anti-Israel elected officials not to trust the Biden admin with projecting strength and that gives money to terrorist states, you fuck.

 

[jprue24]

6 Billion reasons plus some anti-Israel elected officials not to trust the Biden admin with projecting strength and that gives money to terrorist states, you fuck.

Right, so let our citizens rot in prison?

"sweeping waiver to international banks allowing the transfer of $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds from South Korea to Qatar without the threat of U.S. sanctions, according to the State Department report notifying Congress of its decision. Iran will then be permitted to use the funds to buy food, medicine or other humanitarian items allowed under U.S. economic sanctions."

The money is being controlled by Qatar.

Shitting on releasing Iran's own money, only to be used for humanitarian items, in a prisoner exchange? Yeah, "you fuck".

I am continually amazed at the personal sensitivity of adults around here when getting feedback on shitty comments.

 

[Blazers46]

Right, so let our citizens rot in prison?

"sweeping waiver to international banks allowing the transfer of $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds from South Korea to Qatar without the threat of U.S. sanctions, according to the State Department report notifying Congress of its decision. Iran will then be permitted to use the funds to buy food, medicine or other humanitarian items allowed under U.S. economic sanctions."

The money is being controlled by Qatar.

Shitting on releasing Iran's own money, only to be used for humanitarian items, in a prisoner exchange? Yeah, "you fuck".

I am continually amazed at the personal sensitivity of adults around here when getting feedback on shitty comments.

You are either ignorant or retarded. Let’s trust Iran to do what’s intended. Even so you free up other money they can spend for… I don’t know… terrorism or war.

In Iran we you trust.

 

[jprue24]

You are either ignorant or retarded. Let’s trust Iran to do what’s intended. Even so you free up other money they can spend for… I don’t know… terrorism.

In Iran we trust.

Iran, does not control that money.

 

[Blazers46]

The Iran Hostage Deal: Clarifying the $6 Billion Transfer

The deal gives Tehran access to frozen funds for humanitarian purposes, likely paving the way for resumed nuclear talks this fall as both sides try to lower tensions.

www.washingtoninstitute.org

The $6 billion transfer carries three potential risks. The first is the risk of abuse. As in the past, Iran could find ways to fraudulently claim a certain transaction is humanitarian or smuggle humanitarian goods abroad for profit. In practice, no mechanism, no matter how strict, can eliminate these risks while still facilitating food and medical sales. In addition to being vigilant about diversion and abuse, Washington should explain to the public how it will seek to identify and deter such behavior on an ongoing basis.

Second, even if the mechanism works perfectly, money is ultimately fungible. That is, even though the $6 billion from South Korea would be limited to humanitarian purchases, releasing it would free up an equal amount of money that Tehran could use for other purposes, including the defense sector. That said, claims that Iran would commit all of these resources toward nefarious purposes are likely exaggerated. Tehran has competing domestic requirements for its money, and the military and nuclear enterprise has hardly been starved for resources.

Third, even if striking a deal to bring wrongfully detained Americans home is justified, it undoubtedly validates Iran’s view that hostage-taking is an acceptable way to achieve its goals—and sends the same message to Russia and China.

 

[jprue24]

In Iran we you trust.

Nah man, the Qatari's.

 

[jprue24]

The Iran Hostage Deal: Clarifying the $6 Billion Transfer

The deal gives Tehran access to frozen funds for humanitarian purposes, likely paving the way for resumed nuclear talks this fall as both sides try to lower tensions.

www.washingtoninstitute.org

"Second, even if the mechanism works perfectly, money is ultimately fungible. That is, even though the $6 billion from South Korea would be limited to humanitarian purchases, releasing it would free up an equal amount of money that Tehran could use for other purposes, including the defense sector. That said, claims that Iran would commit all of these resources toward nefarious purposes are likely exaggerated. Tehran has competing domestic requirements for its money, and the military and nuclear enterprise has hardly been starved for resources."

 

[Blazers46]

"Second, even if the mechanism works perfectly, money is ultimately fungible. That is, even though the $6 billion from South Korea would be limited to humanitarian purchases, releasing it would free up an equal amount of money that Tehran could use for other purposes, including the defense sector. That said, claims that Iran would commit all of these resources toward nefarious purposes are likely exaggerated. Tehran has competing domestic requirements for its money, and the military and nuclear enterprise has hardly been starved for resources."

Israel would disagree

Also if this how Iran responds to $6b being unfroze you have egg on your face if you are you bootlicking this administration. Fuck them.

 

[drayer54]

Nah man, the Qatari's.

 

[jprue24]

That is tone deaf bullshit from the Qatari's meant for their citizens and we should begin the process of shutting down Al Udied if they really support what is happening in Isreal today. I mean that.
That said, I think the consequences for mishandling these funds would be greater than those of a press release, I don't really know for sure.

If you really wanna get into Qatar, it should be established that sucking up to the Qataris is a bipartisan activity.

 

[jprue24]

 

[Blazers46]

I agree with Scott

 

[Blazers46]

Iran just took a big shit on Americas face and we bootlick for this administration. Sad and cowardly.

We are telling the world if they kidnap Americans we will make their life easier.

This is how Iran says thank you.

 

[jprue24]

 

[jprue24]

 

[Blazers46]

What’s the lie? That Republicans are saying US tax money went to Iran, because that post never says that ding dong. The lie is claiming the Republicans are lying because they know that’s their best argument. Fucking politics!!

 

[jprue24]

Who the fuck cares. If my $15m father in law dies today I’m quiting my job tomorrow knowing I won’t have to work again when I get that money in 6 months. Same logic.

Because there is appropriate blame to be pointed at the Biden admin, but this ain't it.

I know this takes a microcosm of sophistication, but how the fuck did this get past our intelligence agencies? A bigger question for Israelis but absolutely should be asked of western intelligence agencies.

 

[Blazers46]

Because there is appropriate blame to be pointed at the Biden admin, but this ain't it.

I know this takes a microcosm of sophistication, but how the fuck did this get past our intelligence agencies? A bigger question for Israelis but absolutely should be asked of western intelligence agencies.

To be fair there are a number of people that don’t give a fuck about Israel on team blue and are probably applauding Iran and Hammas right now.

 

[jprue24]

To be fair there are a number of people that don’t give a fuck about Israel on team blue and are probably applauding Iran and Hammas right now.

There are and I'm a dick to them too.

 

[DillonHall]

Israel should just wipe Palestine off the face of this earth

 

[drayer54]

Dems can backtrack all they want. They empowered Iran. Media will cover for them all day long. You don’t give terrorist states access to money.
These are the people that Biden is working with and you are saying they will use it for aid. This administration is absolutely disgusting in how they enable terrorism and leave our borders open.


Media is a joke-

It’s not Republicans entertaining and fund raising with J street and putting Palestine over Israel on the maps.

Reminder- who gave the Taliban a country and tons of abandoned arms?

 

[SeekNDestroy]

You are either ignorant or retarded. Let’s trust Iran to do what’s intended. Even so you free up other money they can spend for… I don’t know… terrorism or war.

In Iran we you trust.

How many times do you have to be told that ‘retarded’ is a despicable word to use? The fact that you were a social worker makes it even worse.

Whether it’s using that word, chasing black kids out of your neighborhood, or laughing at someone’s difficulties finding a job, you’ve managed to show everyone on this message board what a fake Christian looks like. I wonder if your kids know what a garbage human their dad is?

 

[Sea Turtle]

It was their money you fuck.

You are something else.

Iran backs this slaughter, injuring , kidnapping and raping of over a thousand people. Congratulates them on this and has backed terror all around the region for decades.
He questions giving them 6 billion back in hindsight and your first thought was 'it was their money' before calling him a 'fuck'?

That's next level stuff right there.

 

[jprue24]

You are something else.

Iran backs this slaughter, injuring , kidnapping and raping of over a thousand people. Congratulates them on this and has backed terror all around the region for decades.
He questions giving them 6 billion back in hindsight and your first thought was 'it was their money' before calling him a 'fuck'?

That's next level stuff right there.

You're a bigot and I am not defending Iran.

 

[Sea Turtle]

You're a bigot and I am not defending Iran.

That's literally how a 6 year old would respond. Good stuff.