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Dead Constitution See other Dead Constitution Articles Title: Dutch Voters Reject EU/Kiev Association Agreement Dutch Voters Reject EU/Kiev Association Agreement by Stephen Lendman Its a signed, not yet in force, agreement between EU states and Ukraine, pending required ratification by all signatories, not the Netherlands so far. It commits parties to cooperate politically and economically, notably through so-called free trade, allows visa-free movement and access to the European Investment Bank. It benefits monied interests exclusively at the expense of ordinary Ukrainians. It commits Kiev to bringing its political and economic policies in line with EU standards - along with all parties allying in their collective defense, threatening Russian security. Discussions for closer ties began years earlier. Washington orchestrated Yanukovichs ouster for rejecting the deal, opting instead for favoring economic and political cooperation with Russia along with EU countries. EU/Ukraine political principles were agreed on weeks after Washington replaced Ukraines democratically elected government with Nazi-infested putschists. Implementing the agreement is a first step toward Kievs EU membership, unlikely any time soon, given its deplorable governance, illegitimate by any standard, hugely corrupt, despised by its people, at war with Donbass freedom fighters rejecting fascist rule. In a non-binding Wednesday referendum, Dutch voters overwhelmingly rejected the agreement, over 60% against ratifying it. Prime Minister Mark Rutte acknowledged it, saying (i)ts clear the No have won by an overwhelming margin
If the turnout is above 30%, with such a large margin of victory for the No camp, then my sense is that ratification cant simply go ahead. At the same time, he indicated consideration would be given on how to proceed - whether to comply with public opinion or ignore it, a decision to be announced on April 12. The referendum followed a petition collecting over 450,000 signatures, wanting the issue of agreement with Ukraine put to a popular vote. Ukraine represents the reemergence of fascism in Europes heartland for the first time since WW II. Its an illegitimate, US installed, Nazi-infested police state, ruling by intimidation and brute force, responsible for horrendous human rights abuses against its own people, threatening Russias security. The battle for Ukraines soul didnt end with putschists usurping power. Ordinary people have power when they use it. Its up to them to challenge illegitimate authority and replace it. Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. His new book as editor and contributor is titled "Flashpoint in Ukraine: US Drive for Hegemony Risks WW III." http://www.claritypress.com/LendmanIII.html Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com. Listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top Page Up Full Thread Page Down Bottom/Latest Begin Trace Mode for Comment # 1.
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Good news Dutch referendum may have unleashed European continental crisis
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