Seth takes a closer look at America’s prisoner trade with Iran from all sides, and finds there is no way to make Republicans happy, and they should be thrilled. This anualysis as through and humorous it can be while facing the right-wing misinformation campaign that would have you believe that 14 months of negotiation with Iran is inaction.
The Republican way does not allow for diplomacy and cool-headed compromise.Ted Cruz, Donald Trump and Jeb Bush filled the media with threats. According to them, strong leadership in the form of death and destruction were necessary to bring our hostages home.That is what passes for cool-headed diplomacy with their crowd.
On the lighter side, Seth’s humorous tally of deficits and wins shows that Iran may feel bested in the exchange; but after revisiting some of the threats from Republican candidates, his conclusion is sobering.
“Which is why the U.S. continues to foster relations with moderate factions, at least dealing with moderates is still an option for us. Who knows how long it will be an option for them?”