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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, one of the lead sponsors of the sanctions bill, stated earlier that the legislation would impose "bone-breaking sanctions" on Russia and its customers.

War hawk Sen. Lindsey Graham*’s new sanctions bill isn’t just unworkable – it’s self-destructive, warns The Washington Post.

The bill calls for a 500% tariff on any country that buys Russian oil, gas, uranium, or petrochemicals – in other words, most of the non-Western world and a good chunk of America’s own allies.

This is the geopolitical equivalent of “cutting off America’s nose to spite Putin’s face,” the outlet warns.

 

What The Bill Ignores

Even the United States still imports enriched uranium from Russia – 12% of total US deliveries in 2023.

The EU spent $23B on Russian fossil fuels in 2024, more than the $19B it gave Ukraine in aid (per the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air)

 

India is the second-largest buyer of Russian crude after China.

NATO member Turkiye and the EU tie for third place.

Brazil is the third-largest buyer of Russian oil products.

South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan rely on Russian LNG and coal

 

If passed in its current form, Graham's bill would:

Spark a massive trade war with virtually every major US trading partner.

Damage ties with Europe, Asia, and Latin America

Undermine US credibility, especially since America itself is still buying Russian uranium.

Never befriend warmonger: watch US uber-hawk FLIP-FLOP on Zelensky

US neocon Lindsey Graham made a U-turn on his stance towards Zelensky in just a few weeks, going from praising him as an ally he always wanted, to urging the Kiev mob boss to resign. pic.twitter.com/pWWYR1HoDY

— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) March 3, 2025

 

Graham is already backpedaling. He’s suggested “carve-outs” for countries that support Ukraine. Why? Because the bill is so extreme that even its sponsor knows it’s a diplomatic grenade.

Russian President Vladimir Putin previously noted that the policy of containing and weakening Russia was a long-term strategy of the West, and sanctions have dealt a serious blow to the entire global economy.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250629/sen-grahams-sanctions-bill-cutting-off-americas-nose-to-spite-russia--1122359874.html

 

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         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

soul-less warmonger....

 

Agent of Chaos: Lindsey Graham's Power Depends on War

BY Ekaterina Blinova

 

Hawkish Senator Lindsey Graham* got President Donald Trump to strike Iran, according to the Wall Street Journal. What’s he gaining from the Middle East war?

 

Darling of Jewish Lobby

The Republican Jewish Coalition was Graham’s top donor in his 2020 re-election, giving $111,000 (OpenSecrets).

Over $1 million more came via RJC, according to RJC's executive director Matt Brooks.

Brooks: “There is nobody more important in the US Senate" for the US-Israel partnership.

He raised $109 million in total.

 

RJC: Longtime Supporter of Graham

RJC leaders Larry Mizel and Sam Fox backed Graham’s 2014 re-election. 

Fox gave $50,000 and Mizel $100,000 to his super PAC, West Main Street Values.

RJC board member Sheldon Adelson co-hosted a fundraiser for Graham’s 2016 presidential bid.

 

AIPAC is Another Backer

Graham major backer, billionaire Mizel, also sits on AIPAC’s board — the top pro-Israel lobby in the US.

Haaretz calls Mizel a key booster of pro-Israel Republicans who opens doors in Israel’s power circles for GOP politicians.

 

More Wars - More Defense Contractors Backing

Lockheed Martin gave Graham $102,000 in 2020, according to OpenSecrets

Boeing added $80,700 in 2024.

The Intercept notes most cash comes from defense-linked individual donors — like Humvee mogul Ron Perelman, who gave $500,000 to Graham’s 2016 run.

 

Graham's 2026 Senate Bid at Stake 

Graham’s hawkish Iran stance apparently ties to his 2026 ambitions - he needs big donor cash.

RJC backs him as “one of the strongest advocates for the US Jewish community.”

Defense firms will pay too—if he keeps the bombs dropping.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250630/agent-of-chaos-lindsey-grahams-power-depends-on-war-1122368402.html

 

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         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

 

SEE ALSO: https://truthout.org/articles/huckabee-suggests-trump-should-nuke-iran-follow-guidance-from-heaven/

mark-up....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY3jhl9k290

Estonians addicted to Kremlin fuel | Trump preps more sanctions on Russia | Iran economy booms

 

Estonia banned Russian gas like a loyal little EU soldier. Clapped along when Brussels said, “No more Kremlin energy.” Puffed its chest and declared: We’ll freeze before we fund Putin.
But common sense had other plans
Despite the sanctions, Estonian homes are still being warmed by Russian gas. How? Well, Estonia stopped buying directly from Russia… and started buying the same gas from Latvia. Yes, Latvia — who’s quietly shopping at the Kremlin's discount aisle, repackaging it, and sending it over. Legally.
Here's the game: The EU banned the import of Russian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) last December. But the ban only applies at the entry point into the EU. Once Russian LPG is inside — say, in Latvia — it's fair game. Free movement of goods, thank you very much.

 

 

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         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

51st day.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98yKG7BNzr0

Ritter’s Rant 028: The 51st Day

 

Senator Graham has threatened Russian President Putin with unspoken consequences of "Day 51" following Trump's 50 day deadline for Russian policy change in Ukraine.

 

 

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         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.