From last Tuesday’s announcement of a P5+1 nuclear deal with Iran, the issue has become a topic of intense lobbying in the US. Israeli officials are lobbying Congress to kill the deal, Obama is lobbying Congress to not kill the deal, Republican Congressional leadership is lobbying the Democratic opposition to go along with killing the deal, etc.
Sen. John Cornyn (R – TX) is calling for the US to renege on the existing deal, impose a bunch of new sanctions on Iran, and then demand a “better deal,” despite the likelihood that most of the lobbying to kill the deal would continue no matter what the terms are.
One thing we’re not seeing is any minds changed, as the opponents are still opponents, the proponents are still proponents, and the undecided, who were all leaning one way or another in the first place, still seem to be leaning more or less the same way.
It is seen as extremely unlikely that a super majority of opponents will emerge in both houses of Congress to actually kill the deal, but just three days into the 60 day review period, no one is likely to give up on the lobbying, setting the stage for months more or fruitless railing at one another about the pact.
Kill the deal and go to war for Israel.
the beloved Israelis are not interested in peace…
Obama is correct same warmongering from the times of Iraq non existent WMD is happening again.
Yep, and here is a as proof for those who were not paying attention or live in denial.
Video: WMD Lies From Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, etc
This, my friends, is the ultimate clip regarding WMD lies – the clip we have all been waiting for. All the lies of George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell compiled together, brilliantly done, with some great "extra" material.
more people need to see that clip…..thanks Washington76
Thank you, for your time and comment. My apologies on my delayed response turkicvoice!
If the deal is reneged in the US Congress, it will be proven for all to see that the US an NEVER be trusted o negotiate a deal ever as it will go back on its word! It as does it in the past! twill also PROVE to the World that US Politicians can be bought!
It is unfair for us to expect members of congress to do other than what their foreign leaders order them to do, kill the deal. They may not be courageous, free thinking, or even represent those who elected them, but they do know how to follow orders. But then again, perhaps they are representing their voters – if they blindly obeyed the president, any president, the people would become indignant, but if they obey the dictates of a foreign nation, well, that´s different, that´s OK. It´s all about loyalty.
Lobbying is often no different in function than a party "whip." It just keeps people on side, targeting anyone who wavers. There is no expectation of convincing anyone from the other side.
That is certainly how the Israel Lobby works.
Except that lobbyists don't use whips, they use plain brown envelopes.
As we are starting to see, killing this Iran Deal is mostly to ensure that Iran is permanently poor, friendless and a failure compared to Israel. Old joke – that is why Israeli women close their eyes during sex – they can't stand to see pleasure on another person's face.
November 18, 2012 Israel and the U.S. CREATED Hamas, Hezbollah and Al Qaeda
Creating the Enemies We Now Fight Against We’ve extensively documented that the U.S. and Israel created Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups in an attempt to fight other enemies.
http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2012/11/israel-and…
If Obama is right that turning down the deal will lead to the collapse of sanctions, maybe the Iranians are in the lobbying herd as well – on the same side as the Israelis.
Could Sen. John Cornyn be carrying Iran's water, even?
The ME breeds some strange, if fleeting, partnerships.
Everyone is trying to double cross each other LOL
I nicknamed Sen. Cornyn after the David Lynch character 'Eraserhead' because his head looks like a Pink Pearl eraser (remember those?)
When will AIPAC be registered as a "Foreign Agent". An American Jewish reader of a local newspaper who supports Israel, told us in a "Letter to the Editor" that if a member of Knesset acted in the same way as our "respected" Senator Lindsey Graham, he would be called a TRAITOR. It is utterly shameful that a handful of partisan, corrupt, self serving Senators and Congressmen can be pursuaded by a toxic group of pro Israel lobbyists to vote against a highly acceptable and well-negotiated international agreement. England, France, China, Russia and Germany are with us. Back off!
The deal already has the seal of UNSC and the Europeans desperately waiting for the end of the time where they can sign new deals with Iran, the German foreign minister, the French, the Swedish, the Italian and all others are in Tehran assuring Iranian of their support for a deal with Iran, US is lacking behind simply because of AIPAC stupidity by those who see America politicians as their slaves,which to some point is true, if you look at John McCain and others alike.