SO.. DOES ANYONE REALLY PLAY BY THE RULES?? 

Now, everyone knows in the world of international politics, there are no real rules!

In the world of politics and governments it's not called breaking the rules or law unless it has an advantage to the one making the accusation.  

So, when one reads a story about gold being sent Iran from Turkey through the United Arab Emirates is that considered breaking the rules of agreed-upon sanctions?

It's common knowledge that several nations are currently allowed, "waiver status", on the issue of Iranian oil.

The concept that the Turkish government would be in negative growth or even economic trouble without this gold exchange with the Iranians is most likely the top cover story for allowing it to take place.

But, as is always the case, the rest of the world perceives the inconsistent rules of engagement for sanctions are an open invitation to ignore the rules themselves.

Simply put, it's the age-old saying of, "what's good for the goose is good for the gander"!

Now, it might also be that the world realizes that completely successful sanctions on the Iranians could easily push them over there acceptable limits and force them into possibly taking drastic actions to counter such sanctions.

I have no doubt this was part of the formulary that was developed for the Iranian sanctions along with ensuring that several of our critical partners are not too drastically impacted by those same sanctions.

You have to wonder how other leaders, namely the Tsar, interpret these inconsistent actions.

No one should be surprised that as emotional and dangerous as the Syrian situation may be the rest of the world must continue on with business as usual.

Sanctions are typically agreed-upon as long as they do not severely impact the nations that are being asked to support.

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2013/Jan-09/201556-turkey-holds-plane-en-route-to-iran.ashx#axzz2HJ58ySp2