No concession is too great.
“Iran demands new bribes — and Obama rushes to deliver,” New York Post Editorial, April 18, 2016 (thanks to Jerk Chicken):
Just how far will President Obama go to protect the nuclear deal with Iran — which he sees as central to his legacy? We’ll be finding out soon.
Tehran is loudly threatening to pull out of the accord unless it gets access to the US financial system. It would have to settle for the measly $150 billion in cash it’s already pocketed, plus the end of global sanctions.
Valiollah Seif, head of Iran’s central bank, charged last Friday that Washington isn’t living up to its part of the deal because “we are not able to use our frozen funds abroad.” Unless that’s resolved, he said, “the deal breaks up on its own accord.”
Don’t expect Team Obama to even think about calling Iran’s bluff.
In fact, the State Department has already written all 50 governors asking them to reconsider their states’ sanctions on Iran.
Yet most of those sanctions aren’t about Iran’s nuclear program but its support of terrorism, its missile program, its general oppression of its own citizens, etc.And the Financial Action Task Force, a global body that combats money-laundering and terror financing, just declared it remains “exceptionally concerned” about Iran’s continued financial support for international terrorism.
Indeed, FATF urged all members to “apply effective counter-measures” to protect their financial sectors against “risks emanating from Iran.”…

Beagle says
So now the Obama Administration is using a full-court press to encourage the states and major financial institutions to massively provide material support for terrorism? As a legal matter, traditionally, that would be problematic.
Polk1970 says
All they have to do is JUST SAY NO!
They CAN’T force them
ICH says
I am sick of his damn “legacy”
His legacy is hes a doucher who plays golf way too much and hangs with Hollywood rich people
What is he expecting to be viewed like Lincoln ?!
Hope says
Obama’s arrogance has no limits. He is a narcissist.
Polk1970 says
The closest he gets to Lincoln is if he rode in a Lincoln
DFD says
Robert Spencer asks: “Just how far will President Obama go to protect the nuclear deal with Iran — which he sees as central to his legacy?….”
As a (wild) guess, he will sell to Iran, at knockdown prices, either B52’s or B2’s. Simple.
Anybody with different suggestions?
Polk1970 says
Don’t think he can give or sell arms to Iran without Congressional approval.
Sure pray not
linnte says
Iran is just stirring the pot. Deliberately. They really do want war, as made clear by their ballistic missiles. And you can BET they still have nuclear capabilities.
Polk1970 says
They may already have the Bomb and are playing this game to get their money back and sanctions removed.
They have the mindset of the Persian Rug Bazaar
Angemon says
You know, I’m wondering just how feisty and cheeky the Iranian regime would be if they didn’t had Russia behind them? And I wonder how long Russia will be behind the Iranian regime if they keep courting Turkey?
Custos Custodum says
Perhaps something even worse is happening – Obama and Jarrett themselves wrote up the new items and told the Iranians to present them as “demands.”
Since Saudi Arabia has fundamentally rethought its own long-term survival options, Iran is the best bet for government officials seeking extra-territorial support.
Polk1970 says
You can be sure the Iranians are fully capable to come up with more demands, all on their own
Stephen says
I can only state that when compared to Obama, Benedict Arnold looks like a great patriot. But the real blame falls on the shoulders of the spineless sissies in congress who have enough evidence to impeach the traitor in chief 100 times over but sit on their lazy asses and allow him to do as he wills.
Richard Paulsen says
Muslims crying on TV, begging for help. No matter how much money they get, how many they are in Europe and the West. Not enough being the second belief/politics system in Europe sand some 50 million believers.
So far only crying and begging. Being the majority there will be cheering, Islamic State replacing the EU and oppression. Brave New World.
Richard Paulsen says
That is replacing the EU with Islamic oppression.
Polk1970 says
Crying,Begging,Demanding ,RAPING!
El Cid says
To any real negotiator, Iran’s behavior is totally predictable.
Perhaps US power has actually eroded to the point that the US must bow down? Obama would make us believe it.
It appears that Iran’s leverage over Obama is to spoil his image of a ‘peace maker’–just the image, not anything real or important to the US or the world. If that is the case, it is truly horrific.
My own belief ( based on very little actual knowledge) is that the US still maintains a great deal of actual leverage in this situation that could be used to get the Iranians to behave. But, it would take a leader with balls to use it. Sources of leverage: Political, financial, and military. If I were the president, for example, I would always refer to Iran’s human rights abuses in any reference to Iran. More to the point, I would harass their naval vessels on the high seas including boarding and searching. And, I would build up military capability in region able to destroy their nuclear program and make it obvious that this threat exists.
Polk1970 says
Wait until Trump comes up with a nickname for Iran
Walter Sieruk says
By engaging in this “test firing” of such missiles, the other month this year,, those mullahs and ayatollahs along those other Muslim villains in power in this tyrannical Islamic regime of Iran their total arrogant contempt for the US and the other Western nations in this so called “deal.” Those Muslim clerics and other Muslim tyrants in power in this cruel and oppressive Islamic tyranny are, in character, reflected in the Bible in Psalm 73:6-9. Which reads, “Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence. From their callous hearts comes iniquity; the evil conceits of their mind know limits. They scoff and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression. Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth.” [N.I.V.]
Veritas says
You have got to hand it to the Iranians.
In fact, Buraq Obama already has.
D says
This is what happens when we leave the democrats and liberals in charge (vote for Cruz)
sidney penny says
Indeed, FATF urged all members to “apply effective counter-measures” to protect their financial sectors against “risks emanating from Islam.”…
oops!
Ralph says
Come on guys!
You’ve all seen the pictures of little Barry at madrasa?
Look at the behavior and comments over his terms. Walks like a duck…..
That’s right. We’ve elected a fifth column Muslim traitor to be our president.
I think I can understand his motivation, but not the motivation of other democrats who I’ve assumed are stupid, but not traitors.
Polk1970 says
They go along with everything he does.
How anybody who LOVES America can vote Democratic in these times is a mystery
More Ham Ed says
Robert you’re gettin’ alot of mileage out of that photo, alot of good mileage I might add, thanks.
Pathfinder0100 says
You know Robert–Obama’s legacy willbe “Blood in America’s streets” because of his “DEAL” with Iran!!