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In reply to the discussion: While every one was freaking out over the Northam news du jour, [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(101,314 posts)38. The withdrawal from the treaty isn't that controversial - NATO supported, for instance
NATO allies fully support the United States pending withdrawal notice from the INF nuclear missile pact over Russias actions, a statement by the alliance said.
The United States is taking this action in response to the significant risks to Euro-Atlantic security posed by Russias covert testing, production, and fielding of 9M729 ground-launched cruise missile systems, it said.
Allies fully support this action.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-nuclear-russia-nato-idUSKCN1PQ4WX
The United States is taking this action in response to the significant risks to Euro-Atlantic security posed by Russias covert testing, production, and fielding of 9M729 ground-launched cruise missile systems, it said.
Allies fully support this action.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-nuclear-russia-nato-idUSKCN1PQ4WX
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Don't know which members in Congress. I thought I read that it was Congress....
Honeycombe8
Feb 2019
#40
It is almost like the CORPORATE media does not have the well-being of Americans, or even humankind,
RockRaven
Feb 2019
#2
The idea that the media merely reports what is happening is utterly fallacious.
RockRaven
Feb 2019
#9
Correct. They are not your priorities, or mine. That's how it should be. The free press.
Honeycombe8
Feb 2019
#10
Not at all. My post is addressing the OP's issue of what they are NOT reporting.
RockRaven
Feb 2019
#15
The media is only as liberal as the conservative corporations that own it. bumper sticker
CrispyQ
Feb 2019
#37
Not true. But if you think you can do better, I"m sure there are job openings...
Honeycombe8
Feb 2019
#43
Or just MAYBE, some people need to better understand that to black people and many of our allies,
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#11
There is also manipulation in expecting people to react a certain way to racism in this country.
nini
Feb 2019
#22
Actually, the withdrawal happened before the photo disclosure. WHERE WERE YOU.
WhiskeyGrinder
Feb 2019
#31
The withdrawal from the treaty isn't that controversial - NATO supported, for instance
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2019
#38
No, I think that's clear. That article points out many say pulling out was a reasonable thing to do
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2019
#44
Distractions. Serously. Irrellevant. He can be un-elected next time. Done.
lindysalsagal
Feb 2019
#39
If the Russians don't stay in compliance, what's the point of staying in the treaty?
EX500rider
Feb 2019
#47