General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSo What is Proper and Fitting Punishment for Russia/Putin?
Obviously, the last round of sanctions did nothing to quell Putin's appetite for sowing chaos in western democracies.
BigmanPigman
(51,430 posts)including here (still...ongoing). Where can we get some plutonium? Can we put it in the water coolers at the Kremlin and White house and FOX?
dalton99a
(81,065 posts)namely, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) .
Make them carry cash in suitcases like North Korea
MedusaX
(1,129 posts)Pass Senate Bill 94 locking in the 2014 sanctions for 10 years ;
Re-establish our global leadership role...
Actively investigate & prosecute those involved in international money laundering activities which pass through the US in any way....
Increase Transparency in Govt.
and require transparency in all public & private sector foreign commerce , investment (US abroad & foreign in US) and all energy infustry related transactions...,
Re structure campaign finance rules
Actually embrace & promote the concept of separation of church & state
I could go on...
But basically....
the most effective strategy to address Putin's actions is to get our own shit together so that we can eliminate the easy access he has recently enjoyed & exploited....
ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)I wasn't thinking of a unilateral US sanctioning strategy. It would be silly to think this impacts only us or us to a greater extent than anyone else. No, this is serious shit with global consequences.
And shut down his money laundering network. it will require the help of the EU but I think they'll glad assist.
blueinredohio
(6,797 posts)ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)bluestarone
(16,720 posts)Don't let Russia do anything for USA No rocket engines no ballot machines HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!