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LastLiberal in PalmSprings

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17. On the other hand, he can blow off the treaty on a whim, like Dubya did in 2001

Reply to StClone (Reply #15)

Mon Jun 14, 2021, 03:36 PM

Jun 2021

when he withdrew the U.S. from the landmark 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty with the USSR. No reason was given (Bush issued a statement in which he noted that the treaty is “now behind us,”) and the action didn't require Senate approval.

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will never see the light of day hahahahahahahhhaha, dream on fascists nt yaesu Jun 2021 #1

What's that expression the Brits use? Oh, yeah...Sod Off. pecosbob Jun 2021 #2

yup that's it. Layzeebeaver Jun 2021 #11

Corrupt AF and with side of stupidity courage in cringeworthy never ending bully session? Brainfodder Jun 2021 #3

Fucking idiots still don't understand that they don't get to call the shots any more. canuckledragger Jun 2021 #4

damn straightforward & love it !!! monkeyman1 Jun 2021 #8

Ummm....no. paleotn Jun 2021 #5

No. catrose Jun 2021 #6

Isn't a treaty a preferrable outcome over an agreement? Jansen Jun 2021 #7

Right, but... caraher Jun 2021 #14

This sounds just like what the GOP pulls in WI - hamstringing. Firestorm49 Jun 2021 #9

Good luck! George II Jun 2021 #10

Typical droidamus2 Jun 2021 #12

Short answer Botany Jun 2021 #13

Constitution states Bidens need 2/3s of Senate to go along with a treaty StClone Jun 2021 #15

On the other hand, he can blow off the treaty on a whim, like Dubya did in 2001 LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jun 2021 #17

Perhaps a treaty is best lonely bird Jun 2021 #16