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At least it's not Hillary???Originally Posted by goldenequity
"And now that the legislators and do-gooders have so futilely inflicted so many systems upon society, may they finally end where they should have begun: May they reject all systems, and try liberty; for liberty is an acknowledgment of faith in God and His works." - Bastiat
"It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere." - Voltaire
since yer here... have summoar winning!
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Did Trump really say "Saudi Arabia are a beacon of progress" ?
Last edited by goldenequity; 09-25-2018 at 10:44 AM.
Dear Maddog: get yer bags packed in Incirlik... they already have street signs printed in Cyrillic.
US forces to remain in Syria to train locals after defeat of ISIS: Mattis
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article...f-isis-mattis/
(we see wat yer doin here... and so does Erdo...)
ANADOLU AGENCY
Erdogan: 'Those who equip terrorists with tens of thousands of trucks and cargo planes, load of arms for sake of tactical interests
will most definitely feel sorrow in the future'
Yes , I enjoy a good joke . I think most people missed that . I would troll them too .Did Trump really say "Saudi Arabia are a beacon of progress" ?
Do something Danke
Tomorrow will be worth watching (the security council meeting/Trump chairing)
among other things to 'watch':
European leaders will get to make their 'speech'....
will they defy? or default?
namely: EU, U.K., France, Germany.
Monday's 'optics' of EU Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini standing side-by-side with Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif
set a 'stage' of defiance.... will it 'hold' until tomorrow?
Europe Unveils "Special Purpose Vehicle" To Bypass SWIFT, Jeopardizing Dollar's Reserve Status
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-...ollars-reserve
►The move, as the WSJ notes, "is a direct rebuke of President Trump’s policy on Iran
and
►his decision to withdraw from the nuclear deal in May,"
and
►sets the stage for a confrontation between the U.S. and Europe over
-the treatment of Iran,
-the payment for Iran oil,
-and potentially, jeopardizing the reserve currency status of the dollar itself.
NEW ARCHITECTURE
It is clear to the Europeans (as well as the Chinese and Russians) that any future transactions with Iran
must go through entities insulated from the American financial system.
now
[network would rely] on the existing system of “gateway banks,”
such as the Hamburg-based Europaeisch-Iranische Handelsbank, and the European branches of private Iranian banks.
later
A further third category of gateway banks can be envisioned which would comprise of 'special purpose vehicles'
►established by European governments,
or
►as part of public-private partnerships in order to facilitate Iran trade and investment.
The new plan focuses on this third option.
SPV a "special purpose vehicle"
"SPV will mean that EU member states will set up a legal entity (an SPV)
to facilitate legitimate financial transactions with Iran,
and
this will allow European companies to continue trade with Iran" (despite Trump's opposition).
Federica Mogherini side by side with Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif announced jointly, in English and Farsi,
after a meeting at the U.N. of the parties still committed to the deal—Iran, EU, U.K., France, Germany, Russia and China.
In fact, everyone but the US.
Mogherini indicated that
►Germany, France and the U.K. would set up 'a multinational state-backed financial intermediary' (the SPVs)
which would
►deal with companies interested in Iran transactions and with Iranian counter-parties.
The transactions, presumably in euros and pounds sterling, would not be transparent to American authorities.
(European companies dealing with 'the state-owned intermediary' technically
might not even be in violation of the U.S. sanctions as currently written.
NOT 'JUST' IRAN
In a potentially massive development,
►the system would be likely be open to Russia and China as well
and
►it would enable the world's economies to trade with each other, fully independent of SWIFT.
Europe would thus provide an infrastructure for legal, secure sanction busting
and a guarantee that the transactions would not be reported to American regulators.
WIMPS OR WARRIORS?
“We are not backing down [on the Iran nuclear agreement]",
"speeches by European leaders
(at the Security Council meeting Mr. Trump is hosting on Wednesday on nonproliferation, including Iran)
will reflect the Monday night statement". (uh-huh.. i doubt it. we'll see.)
...the participants of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA,
"underlined their determination to protect the freedom of their economic operators to pursue legitimate business with Iran."
blah, blah, blah...
►(sure. We'll see if EU, U.K., France, Germany survive the next 24 hours of threats and bribes & hang onto their balls till tomorrow.)
GLOBAL RESISTANCE
The optics of this move by the European Union together with China and Russia to defy the U.S.
signals [growing] continued criticism of the Trump administration for its decisions on Iran
and strikes at the heart of the current economic and financial system which is held together by the dollar.
By providing an alternative, the global resistance sets the stage for what potentially could be
the ascendancy of other global reserve currencies,
and/or
a world of bilateral trade agreements which bypass both the US Dollar and Swift entirely,
eliminating Washington's "veto powers" on global trade.
"working to undermine the dollar’s global dominance isn’t ultimately about Iran at all."
Creating "a defensible banking architecture" may well be the end goal
(Iran is merely a convenient pretext)
The nuclear agreement is [conveniently] one of the few things that unite the EU, China and Russia against the U.S.
....it’s only with Europe, home of the world’s second biggest reserve currency,
that [China and Russia] stand a chance of challenging American dominance.
STEALTH
That said, Washington would not be without recourse,
although at that point, all the U.S. could do is sanction:
►the participating countries’ central banks
or
►SWIFT (for facilitating the transactions)
**if the special purpose vehicle uses SWIFT, rather than ad hoc messaging.
Given U.S. law enforcement’s wide reach, there would still be a risk involved.
European governments may not be able to protect the companies from it.
Firms will be tempted to try the new infrastructure, however, but the public isn't likely to find out if they do.
In any case, in response to Trump's aggressive foreign policies and "weaponization" of the dollar,
it is worthwhile for Europe, Russia and China to experiment with dollar-free business.
Make America the Land of the Free & the Home of the Brave again
Transcript of Trump's speech: https://www.theatlantic.com/internat...t-2018/571264/
In less than two years, my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country. America is so thrilled.
[Laughter]
I did not expect that reaction, but that’s okay.
Last edited by Zippyjuan; 09-26-2018 at 11:35 AM.
appreciate your candid pessimism on this matter, but I think the Euros will hold on to this.
Monday's 'optics' of EU Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini standing side-by-side with Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif
set a 'stage' of defiance.... will it 'hold' until tomorrow?
and a guarantee that the transactions would not be reported to American regulators.
WIMPS OR WARRIORS?
“We are not backing down [on the Iran nuclear agreement]",
"speeches by European leaders
(at the Security Council meeting Mr. Trump is hosting on Wednesday on nonproliferation, including Iran)
will reflect the Monday night statement". (uh-huh.. i doubt it. we'll see.)
...the participants of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA,
"underlined their determination to protect the freedom of their economic operators to pursue legitimate business with Iran."
blah, blah, blah...
►(sure. We'll see if EU, U.K., France, Germany survive the next 24 hours of threats and bribes & hang onto their balls till tomorrow.)
I hope so... we shall see tomorrow.
Full text of Iran’s President Rouhani speech at UNGA
https://theiranproject.com/blog/2018...ch-at-unga-73/
In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
“Praise be to God, the Lord of the universe and Peace and Blessings be upon the Messenger of God and his Family and Companions”.
Madam President,
I take this opportunity to felicitate your election to the presidency of the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
We have assembled here today as the world is suffering
from the recklessness and disregard of some states for international values and institutions.
The message of our presence here is that the preservation of interests and security in the world in the least costly manner
is solely possible through the cooperation of, and coordination among, countries.
However,
it is unfortunate that we are witnessing rulers in the world who think they can secure their interests better—
or at least in the short-term ride public sentiments and gain popular support—
through the fomenting of extremist nationalism and racism,
and though xenophobic tendencies resembling a Nazi disposition,
as well as through the trampling of global rules and undermining international institutions;
even through preposterous and abnormal acts such as convening a high-level meeting of the Security Council.
This illusion should be cast away, once and for all,
that one can aspire to securing more peace and security at the cost of denying others’ peace and security.
We should not allow the breathing space for and growth of the line of thinking that holds others to ransom
through the artificial creation of insecurity.
Along this tack, confronting multilateralism is not a sign of strength;
rather it is a symptom of the weakness of intellect—it betrays an inability in understanding a complex and interconnected world.
Under such circumstances, negligence or inefficacy of international institutions can endanger world peace.
Those seeking dominance and hegemony are enemies of peace and the perpetrators of war.
The government of the United States—at least the current administration—seems determined to render all international institutions ineffectual.
This government,
having withdrawn from a multilateral agreement adopted by the Security Council, in contravention of the rules and norms of international law,
invites the Islamic Republic of Iran to bilateral talks.
An administration that is inviting Iran to engage in talks is not ready to consult its own experts nor willing to recognize the requirements of a modern state,
including the paramount principle of continuity of state responsibility, and hence openly violates state obligations undertaken by its predecessor.
On what basis and criteria can we enter into an agreement with an administration misbehaving such as this?
Any talks should be within the framework and in continuation of the JCPOA and Security Council resolution 2231,
and not in a framework of breaching them and reverting to the past.
It is ironic that the US government does not even conceal its plan for overthrowing the same government it invites to talks!
Distinguished Colleagues,
The approach of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the field of foreign policy has been based on multilateralism and compliance with the recognized principles of international law.
Our respect for the Non-Proliferation Treaty and the long and difficult negotiations with the Group of 5+1,
which led to the conclusion of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action—the JCPOA—illustrates a clear manifestation of this approach.
We are pleased that the international community did not acquiesce
to the US government’s unilateral and illegal withdrawal from the JCPOA, and adopted a categorical position vis-à-vis that decision.
The JCPOA is the outcome of more than a decade of diplomatic efforts and a period of intensive negotiations to resolve an artificial crisis.
This document was unanimously approved by Security Council resolution 2231 and codified into an international obligation.
According to this resolution, all countries and international and regional organizations were called upon to support the implementation of the JCPOA,
and to refrain from any actions that undermine implementation of commitments under the JCPOA..
Based on 12 consecutive reports of the International Atomic Energy Agency – the IAEA – Iran has thus far complied with all of its commitments.
However,
the United States, from the very beginning, never remained faithful to its obligations.
Later, the current administration, resorting to flimsy excuses and in open violation of its commitments, finally withdrew from the accord.
The United Nations should not allow its decisions to fall victim to the domestic election and propaganda games of some of its members,
and should not allow any Member State to dodge the execution of its international commitments.
Additionally, the United States also pressures other countries to violate the nuclear accord. And more dangerously,
the United States is threatening all countries and international organizations with punishment if they comply with Security Council resolution 2231.
It is the first time in the history of the United Nations that such ‘a general invitation to violation of law’
is coupled with ‘threatening law-abiders with punishment.’
This is not just peculiar to the JCPOA, but a pattern that even applies to the US approach to the International Criminal Court.
We appreciate the efforts of the international community, the European Union, Russia, and China in supporting the implementation of the JCPOA
and consider the full realization of the commitments stipulated in it a precondition for the survival of this significant accomplishment of diplomacy.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Unlawful unilateral sanctions in themselves constitute a form of economic terrorism and a breach of the ‘Right to Development.’
The economic war that the United States has initiated under the rubric of new sanctions not only targets the Iranian people
but also entails harmful repercussions for the people of other countries,
and that war has caused a disruption in the state of global trade.
The Iranian people have demonstrated their unwavering resilience during the past forty years despite the difficulties and constraints caused by sanctions,
and have shown that they can overcome this difficult phase as well.
The multi-millennial history of our country demonstrates that Iran and Iranians have never broken in the face of a storm of events—not even been bowed.
I state here, in clear, unambiguous terms, that the United States policy vis-à-vis the Islamic Republic of Iran has been wrong from the beginning,
and its approach of resisting the wishes of the Iranian people as manifested in numerous elections is doomed to failure.
Iran, with its historical and civilizational longevity, rich cultural heritage, and foremost geopolitical position, is an undeniable reality.
The policy of engagement and cooperation with Iran has produced positive outcomes for other nations,
as best reflected in Iran’s cooperation with friendly countries in the fight against terrorism.
The United States’ understanding of international relations is authoritarian.
In its estimation, might makes right.
Its understanding of power, not of legal and legitimate authority, is reflected in bullying and imposition.
No state and nation can be brought to the negotiating table by force, and if so, what follows is the accumulation in the ‘grapes of wrath’ of those nations,
to be reaped later by the oppressors.
We concur that, at the end of the day, there is no better way but dialogue.
However, dialogue is two-way: it should be based on equality, justice, and human integrity and honor, and conducted in accordance with the rules and norms of international law.
UN Security Council resolution 2231 is not a ‘piece of paper’.
We invite you to return to that Council resolution.
We invite you to come back to the negotiating table you left.
If you dislike the JCPOA because it is the legacy of your domestic political rivals, then we invite you to come back to the Security Council resolution.
We invite you to remain in the international institutions.
Do not engage in imposing sanctions. Sanctions and extremism are two sides of the same coin:
Extremism involves negating the thinking of others, and sanctions negate the life and prosperity of people.
For dialogue to take place, there is no need for a photo opportunity. The two sides can listen to each other right here in this Assembly.
I am starting the dialogue right here,
and state—in unequivocal terms—that the question of international security is not a toy in American domestic politics.
The United Nations is not a part of the United States administration.
Dialogue can resume in this Assembly from the same point and by the same person who left the dialogue table, and walked away from the accord.
Beginning the dialogue starts with ending threats and unjust sanctions that negate the principles of ethics and international law.
Our proposal is clear: commitment for commitment; violation for violation; threat for threat; and step for step, instead of talk for talk.
What Iran says is clear:
no war, no sanctions, no threats, no bullying; just acting according to the law and the fulfillment of obligations.
We support peace and democracy in the entire Middle East.
We consider nuclear knowledge an imperative and nuclear weapons prohibited.
As victims of terrorism in the past and today, we have always been and will always remain in the forefront of genuine confrontation with terrorism.
Today, we mourn the martyrdom of tens of innocent people, who were recently murdered in cold blood
by terrorists who shamelessly accepted responsibility from a number of Western capitals for their heinous crime
in interviews with some Western-based broadcasting outfits that are financed by petrodollars.
In Iran we have condemned all acts of terrorism without equivocation and will continue to do so.
We welcome the strong statement from the Security Council on this issue.
But why can the leaders of these terrorist operations –
including the organization that has publicly claimed responsibility for Saturday’s crime—
live and operate freely in Western countries, and even openly solicit funds?
Are these activities not in violation of international counter-terrorism norms?
Why have the official State-financiers of anti-Iranian terrorist organizations –with their record of financing Al-Qaeda, ISIS and al Nusrah—
not only been spared any punishment but are supported and armed?
If you want the world public to take your claim of fighting terrorism seriously,
it is imperative to start a joint global campaign to fight this scourge, irrespective of the victims or culprits.
Distinguished Colleagues
In the same vein, from the very beginning of the crisis in Syria, we have warned against any foreign intervention in the internal affairs of this country
and the use of unlawful means, including supporting extremist and terrorist groups in order to exert pressure on the government of Syria,
and have consistently emphasized that the crisis can only be resolved through intra-Syrian dialogue.
To this end,
the presence of our military advisers in Syria has been at the request of the Syrian government and consistent with international law,
and has aimed at assisting the Syrian government in combating extremist terrorism.
Iran, Russia, and Turkey, in cooperation with the government of Syria and other Syrian parties, have succeeded through the Astana Process,
the third summit meeting of which took place in Tehran earlier this month,
in playing a positive role in reducing tension in Syria, and in their last common effort have prevented escalation and bloodshed in the Idlib region.
We have witnessed a tragic humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen over the past three years
which has caused the destruction of infrastructure,
the killing and injury of hundreds of thousands,
the displacement of millions of innocent people,
and the occurrence of widespread famine and chronic diseases.
These inhuman acts represent clear examples of crimes against humanity and war crimes.
The crisis in Yemen can be resolved solely through intra-Yemeni talks and without foreign interference. And to this end, we are ready to assist in any possible way.
The most pressing crisis in the Middle East, however, is the question of Palestine.
The passage of time cannot – and must not –justify occupation.
The innumerable crimes of Israel against the Palestinians would not have been possible
without the material and military assistance, and political and propaganda support of the United States.
Israel, equipped with a nuclear arsenal and blatantly threatening others with nuclear annihilation,
presents the most daunting threat to regional and global peace and stability.
The abhorrent U.S. decision to transfer its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, and the recent enactment of the racist Jewish State law
are violations of international law and norms, and unmistakable manifestations of apartheid.
Madam President,
The expansion of relations with neighbors and the creation of a more secure and more developed region are among the main priorities of Iran’s foreign policy.
A few weeks ago Iran, along with the other four coastal states, signed the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea,
which will strengthen good-neighborliness and bring prosperity and progress for all of the coastal states.
We also desire the same relations with our southern neighbors in the Persian Gulf.
We believe in the formation of a collective mechanism for the Persian Gulf region with the presence and participation of all regional countries.
The security of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz has always been important for us,
and just as we defended this security during the war imposed on us by Iraq,
we will confront any and all disruptive efforts in this critical waterway in the future.
We espouse a peaceful view in political and international issues and have not sought, nor do we seek, war with any country.
Iran does not need an empire. Iran is an empire in terms of its civilization and its culture; not through political domination.
Iran has served as the link between east and west and will continue to do so; remaining a meticulous guardian for a world free from violence.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is the same state that understood the fascistic nature of the Ba’athist regime in Iraq before anyone else in the world,
and bravely resisted its aggression against us.
We fought against the Ba’ath Party of Iraq before Kuwait was occupied by it.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is the same state that was on the forefront of the struggle against Taliban terrorism, and gave up martyrs in that struggle.
We fought against Al-Qaida and the Taliban before the attacks on New York and Washington.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is the same state that fought against Daesh – a fake, distorted representation of Islam.
We were engaged in the fight against Daesh before their operations in Paris, London and Brussels.
Appreciate these historical realities about Iran.
Quit imposing sanctions and end extremism.
The world will not have a better friend than Iran, if peace is what you seek.
I thank you for your attention.
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special bonus...
Farage sells out
Last edited by goldenequity; 09-26-2018 at 04:45 AM.
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Live: Trump chairs UNSC meeting on WMD proliferation
UNSC
UK May going full retard at Russia.
Russia to respond soon.
Last edited by goldenequity; 09-26-2018 at 09:42 AM.
GONE!
RT
Missing in action: Trump leaves UN Security Council he was chairing
https://on.rt.com/9f5m
yeah... it's been a long day already:
Conflict News
BREAKING: President Trump says 'every option' on the table with Venezuela - @AFP
Trump's military option for Venezuela might still seem crazy, but it has a lot more backers than it did just a year ago:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...-millions-flee
Conflict News
BREAKING: Venezuela accuses President Trump of promoting 'military uprising' against Maduro - @AFP
Zero Hedge
Trump Accuses China Of Interfering With US Election
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-...ng-us-election
i24NEWS English
BREAKING: Trump says would like Middle East peace plan to be revealed in two to four months, if appropriate will talk to Putin about Russia-Israel tension
Fox removed the laughter on Twitter.
https://www.dailydot.com/layer8/fox-news-edits-trump/
During Trump’s UN speech to the assembly, Fox News uploaded two clips that circumvented the awkward moment. In the first clip, Fox cut off Trump’s speech as soon as he finished saying that the U.S. has accomplished more than any other presidential administration.
Three minutes later, Fox posted a second excerpt for viewers, this time beginning right after the uncomfortable moment had ended. This effectively cut out the entire moment, from world leaders snickering at Trump to the entire assembly bursting out in laughter. For Fox viewers checking their Twitter timelines during the event, it was almost as if the moment had never happened at all.
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