Democratic Primaries

Uncle Joe

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17. This sentence

Mon Mar 30, 2020, 11:58 AM

Mar 2020

As a Senator, he MUST know that the sanctions are designed to undermine a hostile regime, rather than deny the Iranian people assistance in fighting the pandemic.

From March 18th Bernie is referring specifically to sanctions allowing Iran to address this crisis, I don't see what the controversy should be about, to me this is common sense.

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Humanitarian aid to Iran from nations already on their heels from fighting this disease would be pitifully inadequate and the Iranian people would suffer the most, not their government and in turn the world would be more at risk.

I believe allowing Iran an even playing field (such as it is) to fight this disease would be the most efficient course of action.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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As Sanders Demands End to Iran Sanctions to Save Lives Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Biden Says [View all] Uncle Joe Mar 2020 OP

This Has Been Another Episode Of lame Comments From No One In Particular, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #1

Of Course, Bernie Should Thank Biden... TomCADem Mar 2020 #30

Yes, Go Ahead And Make Fun Of JB For Wanting To Make An Informed Decision Me. Mar 2020 #2

Informed regarding what precisely? Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #6

Considering BS' Past Haphazard Statements Me. Mar 2020 #13

"Make Iran Great Again" - Bernie texasleo Mar 2020 #3

Since when did declining to offer an opinion without sufficient information to support it The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #4

I would rather have someone SunsetDreams2 Mar 2020 #5

Sanders lost Loki Liesmith Mar 2020 #7

Let the Monday morning Biden bashing begin. BTW, smart move by Biden. George II Mar 2020 #8

Why does Bernie demand to end sanctions rather than provide humanitarian relief? beastie boy Mar 2020 #9

So you agree with Trump's take on the sanctions over Obama's policies toward Iran? Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #11

Huh? beastie boy Mar 2020 #14

This sentence Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #17

And Because It Is Common Sense, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #19

here is how humanitarian aid is different from lifting sanctions: beastie boy Mar 2020 #24

That Is An Unusually Foolish Post, Sir, Even By Your Own Standards The Magistrate Mar 2020 #16

Sir, this OP and thread are about foreign policy toward Iran during the corona virus Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #18

My Idol, Sir? Do, Please, Clarify.... The Magistrate Mar 2020 #28

bookmarked rzemanfl Mar 2020 #20

Obama had many sanctions that he left in place even as the nuclear deal was reached karynnj Mar 2020 #22

A Sound Point, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #12

... William769 Mar 2020 #10

Reeks of desperation. TexasTowelie Mar 2020 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author The Magistrate Mar 2020 #21

commondreams. LOL...nt SidDithers Mar 2020 #23

I respect people who admit they do not have enough information. Sloumeau Mar 2020 #25

Seems an odd hobby horse to ride.... NT Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #26

Well, if there's a Senate vote on this, Sen. Sanders won't be there DarthDem Mar 2020 #27

Cold But Fair, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #31

I meant it to be quite warm, Judge DarthDem Mar 2020 #35

Said In Heat, Cold In Content, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #37

Fidel Castro did many great things. Bernie will argue this to the pain. PubliusEnigma Mar 2020 #29

He Was So Foolish At the Time, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #32

It's time cojntries lsewpershad Mar 2020 #33

You're actually criticizing Biden for wanting to be informed before answering? LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #34

Does my heart good we have a candidate that wants to be informed instead of speaking out of his ass. LizBeth Mar 2020 #36

D.U. Kick Uncle Joe Apr 2020 #38