Quote:Why is it a bad deal - on the surface. What does that mean? It's either good or bad.

 

It's a nuclear deal, not a deal about other aspects regarding Iranian or American foreign policy. Of course, Republicans and Democrats had their statements ready before the deal was signed, so I don't expect too much enlightenment from the politicians.

 

If someone was expecting an Iranian capitulation they'll see it as a bad deal. I'll read up on it and expect it to be the result of real negotiations - i.e., some give and take, some good and bad.

 

O.K. I'll rephrase my position, it's a bad deal.  The only reason I used the phrase "on the surface" is because I haven't actually read what the whole deal is yet.

 

One key thing regarding this, lifting the sanctions against Iran means that they will receive billions of dollars that were previously frozen assets, along with the ability to sell more oil on the market.  Where does this money go?  Straight to terrorist groups bent on "erasing Israel" and imposing sharia law.  It also goes towards purchasing more technology and ability to produce not only nuclear weapons, but also long range weapons including ICBM's.  Tell me, why would a country like Iran need or want the ability to develop ICBM's?

 

Another thing to think about.  What is Iran's track record regarding obeying provisions of any deal like this?  Does anyone really think that they will allow UN inspectors to monitor what they are doing?  I seem to recall a certain dictator that promised the same thing and ended up not doing so in recent history.  I wonder how that turned out?

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