" they(economic sanctions) can in no way be described as terrorism.

Yes they can, I have just done so. They are a means of intimidation which always hurt the poorest sections of the targeted society, with the intention of causing unrest and violent overthrow of the targeted regime.

I thought a socialist might understand the machinations of capitalist governments......are you really in favour of hurting and starving people "for their own good"?

Now where have I heard that idea expounded before?   :0)