Originally Posted by Article

Three quarters of the world's countries have signed an international agreement to ban antipersonnel landmines. The Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty – to never again use, produce, acquire, or export these so-called "hidden killers" of civilians – reached its 10th anniversary this month. But the United States is still not a signatory. Unfortunately this "just say no" approach to international treaties has become a pattern for the US, especially under the Bush administration. This trend must change. The president's successor should make it a high priority for the US to rejoin the world and reassume the country's role as a globally respected leader.

Originally Posted by DGTess (Post 1567989)

Since Congress ratifies treaties, and the Congress has not ratified these, how exactly is it a Bush failure?

C'mon now. All international treaties? Cite sources?

I'm nowhere near a fan of the current administration, but I also note in the last five months, Congress has had an approval rating (in many polls) below that of the President.

Let's lay blame where it's due, if in fact you must lay blame.