Comments on: A Slow-mo lobotomy https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2019/02/06/a-slow-mo-lobotomy/ In-depth, locally-produced coverage of the Central Valley. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:43:55 -0700 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Saul Travers https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2019/02/06/a-slow-mo-lobotomy/#comment-17436 Saul Travers Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:13:21 +0000 https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=27108#comment-17436 In answer to the narrow question of the rationale for lifting sanctions against Deripaska, I would point out that the sanctions are against corporations controlled by Mr. Deripaska, which is a subtle but real difference. The rationale for lifting sanctions, particularly against the aluminum company, is that they are a significant contributor to the world economy and that sanctions against the company have ripple effects that harm other companies that depend on the commodity they sell. The rationale is augmented by the assertion that ownership restructuring have left Deripaska with significantly less direct control and benefits from these companies. I didn't write that I agreed with the rationale, I merely posted what the rationale was. It strikes me as yet another freakish example of Trump's concern for Russian interests. In answer to the narrow question of the rationale for lifting sanctions against Deripaska, I would point out that the sanctions are against corporations controlled by Mr. Deripaska, which is a subtle but real difference.
The rationale for lifting sanctions, particularly against the aluminum company, is that they are a significant contributor to the world economy and that sanctions against the company have ripple effects that harm other companies that depend on the commodity they sell. The rationale is augmented by the assertion that ownership restructuring have left Deripaska with significantly less direct control and benefits from these companies.

I didn’t write that I agreed with the rationale, I merely posted what the rationale was. It strikes me as yet another freakish example of Trump’s concern for Russian interests.

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