Monday, July 6, 2009

Talking Nuclear in Russia




President Obama is currently in Russia discussing a potential new treaty that would decrease the stockpiles of Nuclear weapons both countries possess. Now here's something that initially excites me, thinking this is such a good allocation of time for the president, but why does it seem like Obama is really there to further the proposed US missile base in Europe? Thus far, there has been agreement that a modest weapons cut is acceptable by both parties, but there has been no "progression" as far as missile base discussions go.


Does it not seem odd that talks centered around decreasing nuclear stockpiles are in some way informed by discussions of building a missile base? Sure seems like the same old BS to me; on the surface show a beautiful step forward that promotes peace, justice and sustainability, AND at the same time have another aspect of this plan that promotes a separate, but obviously connected agenda that supports some form of US power. Oh, and this treaty also has provisions for US military flights to finally be able to cross over Russia en route to Afghanistan, as Obama spoke about the unfortunate gap in relations that has grown with both countries.


So again, something that looks so promising-lessening the stockpile of nuclear weapons, up to a 1/3rd, both of these largely armed nations have, showcasing an amazing step in a righteous direction. However, the other things attached to the plan just seem to spell out more war-go figure.


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