Like father like son zotted again

[Rudyard The Insane]

I paid no mind to international politics until after G.W. Bush took over the starring role on the world's stage so I always thought it was he who, forseeing the future, briliantly & wisely began forming alliances with the Russians. Until I stumbled upon this:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/05/20020524-3.html

"For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary May 24, 2002

Text of Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty

The United States of America and the Russian Federation, hereinafter referred to as the Parties,

Embarking upon the path of new relations for a new century and committed to the goal of strengthening their relationship through cooperation and friendship,

Believing that new global challenges and threats require the building of a qualitatively new foundation for strategic relations between the Parties,

Desiring to establish a genuine partnership based on the principles of mutual security, cooperation, trust, openness, and predictability,

Committed to implementing significant reductions in strategic offensive arms,

Proceeding from the Joint Statements by the President of the United States of America and the President of the Russian Federation on Strategic Issues of July 22, 2001 in Genoa and on a New Relationship between the United States and Russia of November 13, 2001 in Washington,

Mindful of their obligations under the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms of July 31, 1991, hereinafter referred to as the START Treaty,

Mindful of their obligations under Article VI of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons of July 1, 1968, and

Convinced that this Treaty will help to establish more favorable conditions for actively promoting security and cooperation, and enhancing international stability,

Have agreed as follows:

Article I

Each Party shall reduce and limit strategic nuclear warheads, as stated by the President of the United States of America on November 13, 2001 and as stated by the President of the Russian Federation on November 13, 2001 and December 13, 2001 respectively, so that by December 31, 2012 the aggregate number of such warheads does not exceed 1700-2200 for each Party. Each Party shall determine for itself the composition and structure of its strategic offensive arms, based on the established aggregate limit for the number of such warheads.

Article II

The Parties agree that the START Treaty remains in force in accordance with its terms.

Article III

For purposes of implementing this Treaty, the Parties shall hold meetings at least twice a year of a Bilateral Implementation Commission.

Article IV

1. This Treaty shall be subject to ratification in accordance with the constitutional procedures of each Party. This Treaty shall enter into force on the date of the exchange of instruments of ratification.

2. This Treaty shall remain in force until December 31, 2012 and may be extended by agreement of the Parties or superseded earlier by a subsequent agreement.

3. Each Party, in exercising its national sovereignty, may withdraw from this Treaty upon three months written notice to the other Party.

Article V

This Treaty shall be registered pursuant to Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.

Done at Moscow on May 24, 2002, in two copies, each in the English and Russian languages, both texts being equally authentic."

Like father like son, I guess.

[Americanwolf]

So what do you mean by like father like son... expound a little more on your comment there please... You are being vague...

[dinok]

Countryclub republicans.

[Darksheare]

Might I remind you of Bubba Gump Clintons reductions?
And military base closings?
And military funding cuts?

[Americanwolf]

You have posted the points from a treaty... Make a single comment that is cryptic at best.. What is your point?

[MikefromOhio]

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[cripplecreek]

I'm thinking the Rudyard the insane wasn't kidding.

[DainBramage]

START negotiations began in 1982. The United States sought a treaty that would provide for "deep reductions" in U.S. and Soviet strategic offensive nuclear forces, equal limits on the two sides, and "effective verification." Talks were suspended in 1983, when the Soviets walked out in protest over U.S. intermediate-range missile deployments in Europe. Negotiations resumed in 1985 and Presidents George Bush and Boris Yeltsin concluded them in July 1991. On May 23, 1992, a protocol was signed between the U.S. and the four Soviet successor states that have weapons covered by START -- Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine. Taken together, these documents outline complex and often costly procedures that the nations must follow to remain in compliance with START I.

Thank God for the George Bushes.

[RichInOC]

English, [Oedipus]...do you speak it?

[since1868]

Do you like kitties

[A.Hun]

Is there a point?

[Americanwolf]

Plus 95-96 Clintoon cut the military budget so bad that for 2 months we were limited as to how often we could fly our jets due to lack of funds in the fuel budget..

IF anyone did anything to disable and destroy our military it was the Clintons... and lets not fool ourselves if hillary were to get into office she would continue the actions that Slick willy had started.

[A.Hun]

Sorry.. Redundant

[Americanwolf]

I am guessing... I hate looser trolls like this... the level of argument that you get out of them is so disappointing

[Americanwolf]

Come out and play... we have nice soft kitties for you...

[Prime Choice]

Welcome to FR.

Enjoy your stay.

[cripplecreek]

Take a look at his short posting history. I have a feeling that Rudyard has a fallout shelter in his back yard.

[Americanwolf]

Yeah I was just looking at that... Well me thinks he may need for the incoming zottage!

[Prime Choice]

Gotta feed the kitties!

[ladyinred]

Could you become "sane" enough for a minute to tell us what exactly you mean by this? I am assuming this is a bash Bush thread, but then, who can really tell?