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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe amusing story behind Joe Lieberman’s new gig
LOL. Anti-Iran Deal Farce Hits Crescendo - By Josh Marshall
By JOSH MARSHALL Published AUGUST 10, 2015, 7:27 PM EDT
I've been meaning to write more about the on-going farce which is the opposition to the world powers deal to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon. But I just came across a hilarious story which really brings together the tragic, tendentious and hysterical (yes, both meanings) nature of this drama. I just learned that Joe Lieberman, storied Middle East hawk, has joined United Against Nuclear Iran as its new Chairman. UANI is one of several pressure groups now rolling out massive ad campaigns against the deal bankrolled by assorted billionaires.
This is not terribly surprising given the rising hysteria over the deal and Lieberman's role as one of Washington's arch Middle East. "UANI has led the effort to economically isolate the Iranian regime, and its bipartisan and international expertise makes it a highly respected voice on the merits of the Iran agreement. I am honored to assume this new leadership role at this important time."
But why exactly does UANI need a new chairman?
After all, they just hired Dr. Gary Samore as chairman back in 2013. Well, Samore had to leave because he supports the deal! Yes, he supports the deal. The deal is such a Chamberlainesque catastrophe that one of the main anti-deal pressure groups had to part ways with its leader because he supports the deal.
Said Samore in the Lieberman press release (emphasis added): "I am proud to have been a part of UANI from its inception and the essential work UANI has done on the Iran nuclear issue, particularly in the area of sanctions and economic pressure. In these partisan times, UANI has been a bipartisan and thoughtful voice on these issues. If the nuclear agreement goes forward--as I believe it should--UANI will continue to play a critical role monitoring implementation and helping to maintain non-nuclear sanctions until Iran changes its behavior in these other areas."
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The amusing story behind Joe Lieberman’s new gig (Original Post)
DonViejo
Aug 2015
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So refreshing to hear Joe is back in the news doing more good public service
FlatBaroque
Aug 2015
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FlatBaroque
(3,160 posts)1. So refreshing to hear Joe is back in the news doing more good public service
bvar22
(39,909 posts)2. Go AWAY, Joe Lieberman.
If you really want to help your home country,
immigrate and help build Israeli Settlements on Palestinian land.
Joe Lieberman....(former Senator, AIPAC)
SoLeftIAmRight
(4,883 posts)3. like the way you think
be well
hifiguy
(33,688 posts)4. Moldy Joe LIEberman.
An inflamed boil on the buttocks of the Body Politic of this country.
Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)5. Oh, that putz is still respirating?
bvar22
(39,909 posts)6. Not only that,
but I think he is still breathing too.