Posted on 09/19/2019 8:14:52 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
I’ll give you three guesses and the first two don’t count. Wait… you still need a hint? It rhymes with “rump.”
Yes, Virginia Senator (and failed Vice Presidential candidate) Tim Kaine sat down yesterday with CNN’s John Berman to talk about the recent attack on a major Saudi Arabian oil refinery. Given all of the finger-pointing that’s been going on, surely he would be able to shed some light on things and offer a bit of clarity, right? Of course. And he quickly did, pinning the blame on Donald Trump for creating an atmosphere of war by continually “provoking” Iran with sanctions. (Free Beacon)
Sen. Tim Kaine (D., Va.) said during a Wednesday interview with CNN host John Berman that Iran’s recent attacks on Saudi Arabian oil fields were triggered by United States sanctions. Berman then wondered whether Kaine was “victim-blaming” by saying the attacks were provoked.
The exchange began when Kaine told Berman that he worries President Donald Trump will take military action to “protect Saudi oil,” which he said could begin a war that would be based on “fundamental mistruths.”
“What mistruths?” Berman said.
Kaine said that the United States is “provoking Iran” because of sanctions. He added that this was just the latest provocation in a pattern of United States aggression against Iran, most notably pulling out of the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement.
(Excerpt) Read more at hotair.com ...
Iran declaring ar on the US in 1979 has nothing to do with anything, eh?
This guy is rapidly exposing himself as a complete jerk. I wouldn’t vote for him now, no matter what. Is he kidding? How can anybody blame Donald Trump for these attacks?
Tim Kaine is just a nutcase. I’d ignore him, which I do.
...said during a Wednesday interview with CNN host John Berman that Iran’s recent attacks on Saudi Arabian oil fields were triggered by United States sanctions...
What's his and Tulsi's FR nicks?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.