Comments on: Bush Lifts Sanctions On North Korea

Regime Removed From U.S. Terrorism Blacklist As North Discloses Info On Nuke Activities

[formrusmcsgt]

This could have happened 7 years ago.

[captalistpig]

Let''s review.

More Nukes = bad for everybody.

If GWB was the person you portray, we would have free Iraqi oil.

[winnerindia]

Time wasters post stories like lengthy comments on the CBS website. They have spare time.

[incog-nito]

Obama talked about it. (zero points)

GWB did it. (one point)

Posted by captalistpig at 06:23 PM : Jun 26, 2008

Nice try. Obama is not president (yet). At least Obama didn''t demagogue the issue by spouting nonsense like "We don''t talk or negotiate with the enemy. That would only aid and abet them." Sounds familiar?

Some (especially right-wing hardliners) would call this a flip-flop.

[incog-nito]

Obama talked about it. (zero points)

GWB did it. (one point)

Posted by captalistpig at 06:23 PM : Jun 26, 2008

Nice try. Obama is not president (yet). At least Obama didn''t demagogue the issue by spouting nonsense like "We don''t talk or negotiate with the enemy. That would only aid and abet them." Sounds familiar?

Some (especially right-wing hardliners) would call this a flip-flop.

[captalistpig]

1. Let''s see here- Saddam Hussein or democracy. Hmm???
2. Don''t know enough about it to argue. Only ones pissed off seem to be liberals.
3. It takes awhile to sort em out.
4.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habeas_corpus - In most countries, however, the procedure of habeas corpus can be suspended in time of national emergency.
5. Total political opposition BS. GWB ordered support payments and tax relief for 9-11 families. Were are all the disgruntled victims families
6. Failed debacle?? http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1812814,00.html
Let the Iraqi soldiers speak for themselves.
7. Led and protected our nation and its citizens following unprecedented terrorists attacks and threats to our way of life and that of our allies. That aint cheap.
8.Can''t and should knee jerk to artificially manipulate the economy. We thrive in a free market, in spite of the recent difficulties. Have faith in the capitalist way. Unemployment where?? 5.5% is great!! http://www.bls.gov/

Sparky

[captalistpig]

Obama talked about it. (zero points)

GWB did it. (one point)

[j-whitman]

This is a step forward, and there will be many more steps to take in the days ahead. Critical questions remain unanswered. We still have not verified the accuracy of the North Korean declaration. We must confirm the full extent of North Korea''s past plutonium production. We must also confirm its uranium enrichment activities, and get answers to disturbing questions about its proliferation activities with other countries, including Syria.

The declaration has not yet been made available, so Congress has not had a chance to review it. Before weighing in on North Korea''s removal from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, Congress must take the next 45 days to examine the adequacy of the North Korean declaration and verification procedures. Sanctions are a critical part of our leverage to pressure North Korea to act. They should only be lifted based on North Korean performance. If the North Koreans do not meet their obligations, we should move quickly to re-impose sanctions that have been waived, and consider new restrictions going forward.

We should continue to pursue the kind of direct and aggressive diplomacy with North Korea that can yield results. The objective must be clear: the complete and verifiable elimination of North Korea''s nuclear weapons programs, which only expanded while we refused to talk. As we move forward, we must not cede our leverage in these negotiations unless it is clear that North Korea is living up to its obligations.

[j-whitman]

"But our first measure must be sustained, direct, and aggressive diplomacy -- the kind that the Bush administration has been unable and unwilling to use." --- Point Obama

What you see here is another Goal Post being lowered.

[captalistpig]

Obama on North Korea

-"We must develop a strong international coalition to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and eliminate North Korea''s nuclear weapons program. Iran and North Korea could trigger regional arms races, creating dangerous nuclear flashpoints in the Middle East and East Asia. In confronting these threats, I will not take the military option off the table. But our first measure must be sustained, direct, and aggressive diplomacy -- the kind that the Bush administration has been unable and unwilling to use."-

Point GWB

[captalistpig]

Come on over to the right side.

It''s OK, we''re very forgiving.

[j-whitman]

captalistpig,,, Yes they did say there where positive steps & welcome progress...

"Several important and difficult steps remain, including verifying North Korea''s declaration, dealing with remaining North Korean nuclear weapons, and putting in place a reliable verification system to ensure North Korea does not pursue a covert nuclear program, but so far, so good,"

But as I''ve said, they are notorious for playing us from one President to another, & it really didn''t do much except establish a bit of diplomacy & release some trade restrictions.

[minuteman-1]

Obam''''s policy is more like Reagan''''s

[minuteman-1]

j-whitman...sorry, but Im confused, you said obama was like reagan, when regan spent alot on military and cut taxes and Obama said he didn''t want to spend on military and was going to use military money for healthcare and other things we need

can you please adress this issue, because you brought it up please

[captalistpig]

-The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation today commended the steps taken by the Bush Administration and North Korea-

See even your sources like Bush

[j-whitman]

Obama vs. McCain: A Side-By-Side Comparison on Arms Control

http://www.armscontrolcenter.org/policy/nonproliferation/articles/mccain_obama_arms_control/

[minuteman-1]

j-whitman.....how is Obama like Reagan, he was republican ? I thought reagan wanted to build up the military and spent alot and i thought obama wanted to stop spending on military and use the money for healthcare and other things we need

[stevex47]

Next you''ll see W holding hands and kissing Kim Il Jong, just like he does to the muslims.

The two tyrant''s make quite a couple.

[captalistpig]

We don''t need to buy, we need to sell!

[oscarez]

This is great news. Before long we will be able to buy cheap goods from North Korea. Thanks Bush.