Posted on 08/07/2014 8:57:23 AM PDT by tcrlaf
Either Europe is run by a bunch of unelected idiots, or... well, that's about it.
After blindly doing the US' bidding over all propaganda matters Ukraine-related, and following just as blindly into round after round of US-inspired sanctions, sanctions to whose retaliation Europe would be on the frontline unlike the largely insulated US, Europe appears to be absolutely shocked and is apoplectic that after several rounds of sanction escalations, Russia finally unleashed its own round of sanctions and yesterday announced a 1 year ban on all European food imports, something which will further push Europe into a triple-dip recession as already hinted by Italy yesterday.
In fact, Europe is so stunned by this unexpected "politically-motivated" retaliation by Russia, it issued a press release.
Statement by Commission spokesman on the announcement of measures by the Russian Federation
The European Union regrets the announcement by the Russian Federation of measures which will target imports of food and agricultural products. This announcement is clearly politically motivated. The Commission will assess the measures in question as soon as we have more information as to their full content and extent. We underline that the European Union's restrictive measures are directly linked with the illegal annexation of Crimea and destabilisation of Ukraine. The European Union remains committed to de-escalating the situation in Ukraine. All should join in this effort. Following full assessment by the Commission of the Russian Federation's measures, we reserve the right to take action as appropriate.
Surely, Putin is waiting for the European Commission to also issue a #hashtag before he starts shaking in his boots.
(Excerpt) Read more at zerohedge.com ...
The real comedic part of the EU press release is this: “Politically motivated large-scale trade restrictions are a direct violation of WTO rules, which Russia pledged to comply with,” the diplomat said.
The punchline: “The Russian ban on agricultural imports from the European Union is an “irresponsible measure” that can lead to losses of billions of euro for European as well as Russian consumers,"
Maybe Putin doesn’t know that Russia imports 40% of its food from the EU.
Honestly, how stupid are these guys?
That is $1bn of yearly US exports - out the door.
Thanks, Obama. Thumbs up, man. No, really.
/spit
Oh yeah, they are brilliant.
Maybe this dude over at Zerohedge doesn’t know it. I forget, who are the lefties? They guys at Zerohedge, or Business Insider? I get the two mixed-up.
But more importantly, is this going to effect my supply of Sobieski Vodka?
I’ll do my part to support Poland! Everyone! Pick a country and get busy! :)
As usual, the Euroweenies are playing checkers, and Putin is playing chess.
And Obama is playing Tiddly-Winks.
Drink Ukrainian for Russia’s demise!
“Maybe Putin doesn’t know that Russia imports 40% of its food from the EU.”
These aren’t Obama voters, who are going to riot if you take Doritos and Pepsi off of the EBT card list.
They can get replacements for most things elsewhere, as well.
As usual, the Euroweenies are playing checkers, and Putin is playing chess.
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Divide and conquer ..... Putin’s strategy. The small countries hit with the sanctions against their products will be hurting scooters. The Russians will be hurting, too but the difference is that Putin is in control and he won’t blink. He’s a former KGB leader and Obama is a former Community Organizer Choomer .... the differences are more than obvious.
They are worse than Obama voters. They think the CIA shot MH17 down because Channel One Moscow said so.
Find me a Ukranian Vodka and I’ll do it! :)
I cannot think of a single situation where economic sanctions helped but lots of cases where major wars were caused by them.
Obama is a bigger threat to America and the free world than Putin is.
“The European Union regrets the announcement blah blah blah...”
... is this what “stunned” sounds like these days? I need to get my stun-o-meter adjusted.
“These sanctions against the EU are in response to Conchita Wurst winning Eurovision.”
Well, that explains the sanction against Cheeze. But what about all the other stuff?
In that case, they're perfectly justified.
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