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Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam
If there is a equitable settlement of the areas of US and Russian disputes I would have no problem with Russian-US oil trade at fair world prices. Problem is; Smaller country's interests can not be traded off between Russian and US spheres of interest -- we cannot trade off other nations sovereignty toward some chess game advantage.
But all of this is far too complex for capitalists and oligarchs to negotiate -- this is not just about the money. A peaceful borders policy in Eastern Europe would be agreement to reach. Followed by the elimination of all short range missiles deployed on the borders would be a good-faith first step. We don't need some renegade Colonel starting WW3.
Nobody wins in that scenario.
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Mattis, and the rest, are lying to get appointed. Trump doesn't bring on people that aren't 100% behind him and do exactly as he says, Trumps ego will accept nothing less.
Doing the oil deal with Russia would be rewarding Putin for interfering with our election. Everyone in congress knows this is what Putin wants we'll see if they have the strength to deny him that.
Exxon's 63.4 million miles of drilling rights in Russia forbidden because of sanctions, billions lost last year. Exxon's Tillerson will be new Secretary of State and can lift the sanctions and give the company he's been at 41 years exactly what they want.
Bush was big business and oil Republican president as well. Put the pieces together.