LOL. Anti-Iran Deal Farce Hits Crescendo

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LOL. Anti-Iran Deal Farce Hits Crescendo

ByJosh Marshall

Published August 10, 2015 |

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? http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/lol-anti-iran-deal-farce-hits-crescendo