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24. 'A historic understanding'

Thu Apr 2, 2015, 07:06 PM

Apr 2015

An outline agreement on the future shape of Iran's nuclear programme has been reached after marathon talks with six major powers in Switzerland. Under the deal, Iran will reduce its uranium enrichment capacity in exchange for phased sanctions relief.

US President Barack Obama said a "historic understanding" had been reached with Iran. The world powers and Iran now aim to draft a comprehensive nuclear accord by 30 June. The framework agreement was announced by the European Union and Iran after eight days of negotiations in Lausanne. The talks between the so-called P5+1 - the US, UK, France, China and Russia plus Germany - and Iran at Lausanne's Beau-Rivage Palace hotel continued beyond the original self-imposed deadline of 31 March.

much more here: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-32166814

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Obama Strikes Historic Deal With Iran; GOP Loses Collective Sh*t [View all] sheshe2 Apr 2015 OP

look at the GARBAGE from the TRAITORS....I better not be the only one who NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #1

Sometimes it's just sad. They are so pathetic. randome Apr 2015 #6

I am with you, NJNP! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #23

I proudly rage along with you NJNP. misterhighwasted Apr 2015 #29

You ar not the only one. And the relative understatements in the media and here speak volumes kelliekat44 Apr 2015 #33

There's a lot of us feeling the same way as you NJNP madokie Apr 2015 #35

You're not the only one NJNP .... AikenYankee Apr 2015 #37

I'm with you there. there aren't enough expletives in the world to express BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2015 #52

You are not alone at all ybbor Apr 2015 #55

Using the term traitors here is ridiculous oberliner Apr 2015 #92

You betcha NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #102

It is pretty much exactly the same thing oberliner Apr 2015 #103

I dont even know where to begin...just ridiculous NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #104

I think it should be "nopeacenojustice" Voice for Peace Apr 2015 #94

Cotton balls Tom is already making an ass of himself on network TV. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2015 #2

On the bright side: Biggest deal since Nixon went to China Hekate Apr 2015 #3

This! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #12

+ 100000. Well Stated misterhighwasted Apr 2015 #32

Well said Hekate mcar Apr 2015 #41

The idiots probably don't even know what the agreement says. Vattel Apr 2015 #4

Nor care, again, NOTHING to do with Iran, EVERYTHING to do with making sure Obama NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #8

Yes, they want to make sure Obama is a one term president central scrutinizer Apr 2015 #74

Criticizing the agreement is easier when you don't sweat the facts gratuitous Apr 2015 #10

I personally know a libertarian Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2015 #98

Exactly. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #13

They don't care in the slightest. Chemisse Apr 2015 #38

These folks live in Delusionville or it's close neighbor Illusionville. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2015 #5

The capital of Dumbfuckistan, hifiguy Apr 2015 #22

... Dont call me Shirley Apr 2015 #70

thanks again sheshe guillaumeb Apr 2015 #7

Yikes! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #14

more pain guillaumeb Apr 2015 #15

I'll give Perry a thousand buck if he can name ONE "concession" arcane1 Apr 2015 #9

Dear Governor Perry Scurrilous Apr 2015 #11

I think a fall in oil prices is actually bad for Texas. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #26

Exactly. Scurrilous Apr 2015 #45

Governor Perry just recently tavernier Apr 2015 #85

It's cuz of his glasses. They make him smarter, dontcha know. n/t Beartracks Apr 2015 #88

Iran is already accusing Kerry and Obama of lying about the details of any potential deal madville Apr 2015 #16

Maybe, but it depends on what the relevant leaders in Iran think is in their interest. Vattel Apr 2015 #30

Our allies in France, Germany, and UK all support it Renew Deal Apr 2015 #17

The Party Of Treason napkinz Apr 2015 #18

^^^ This^^^ sheshe2 Apr 2015 #34

Tehran Tom napkinz Apr 2015 #19

Looks like a good deal for us, for our allies & for the world. lovemydog Apr 2015 #20

... napkinz Apr 2015 #21

'A historic understanding' lovemydog Apr 2015 #24

Thanks lovemydog, it is indeed historic. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #36

Thanks for the thread sheshe2. lovemydog Apr 2015 #44

they are shameless in their racial hatred. he negotiates peace and they lose their fucking minds. spanone Apr 2015 #25

HAH! Actually makes me wonder if God is on President Obama's side! calimary Apr 2015 #31

they have opposed him at every turn...even if it's good for the country...they. don't. care. spanone Apr 2015 #39

Tehran Tom is already pulling another temper tanrum on the air. Dawson Leery Apr 2015 #27

what, no comment from Dick Cheney? napkinz Apr 2015 #28

There will be. nt AikenYankee Apr 2015 #43

Wait till his x-lax kicks in. nt cyberswede Apr 2015 #46

Exactly, since is always talking out of his ass. blackspade Apr 2015 #84

I guess they have a problem understanding this deal IS in conjunction with our allies. It is still_one Apr 2015 #40

This is the part that gets me. panader0 Apr 2015 #48

yes still_one Apr 2015 #49

NOW you finally earned DonCoquixote Apr 2015 #42

I thought the same thing: Nobel-Peace-Prize-worthy. Stardust Apr 2015 #61

But, but, but . . . he didn't bomb anything. tclambert Apr 2015 #47

Look everyone. POTUS made them set their hair on fire, again. nt sarge43 Apr 2015 #50

The militarists are terrified at the prospect . . FairWinds Apr 2015 #51

What amazes me the Republicans seem to think only one party was involved. gordianot Apr 2015 #53

Hey GOP Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2015 #54

YMBL... sheshe2 Apr 2015 #56

In RWNJ world the President makes bad to horrific ZX86 Apr 2015 #57

what you said. they know that historys judgment re: ShrubCo and Assoc. isn't gonna be pretty=) Volaris Apr 2015 #59

Wait, whut, Obama got Iran to settle for peace, and the GOP went nutz about it? Major Hogwash Apr 2015 #58

Well~ sheshe2 Apr 2015 #60

Anything, I repeat, ANYTHING yuiyoshida Apr 2015 #62

I always knew I loved you! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #64

Awww... yuiyoshida Apr 2015 #65

Thread winner! Number23 Apr 2015 #80

^^ yuiyoshida Apr 2015 #91

Ha ha ha ha!!!!!!!!! Major Hogwash Apr 2015 #100

It's like watching a welterweight get crushed by the heavyweight champion! Rex Apr 2015 #63

That pic! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #66

Obama off the top rope!!! blackspade Apr 2015 #86

President Obama's response, she.. Cha Apr 2015 #67

Brava Cha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #68

I know.. they're perfect. What else can you really say, she? Cha Apr 2015 #69

Too funny! Phentex Apr 2015 #77

Kirk is just writing Tammy Duckworth's campaign commercials for her! bullwinkle428 Apr 2015 #71

Bwaaahahahaha! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #78

Trust & faith republicans, omg, lol! B Calm Apr 2015 #72

k & r. Thanks for posting sheshe. nm rhett o rick Apr 2015 #73

Hey! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #87

kick nt napkinz Apr 2015 #75

and if Bushie had accomplished this magnanimous feat... chillfactor Apr 2015 #76

Nothing new here. They lose their shit every time he wakes up in the morning Number23 Apr 2015 #79

So true... sheshe2 Apr 2015 #82

Yes, this is hugely significant, positive event, of such importance it cannot even be measured yet. 2banon Apr 2015 #81

It's like someone spilled a garbage can full of stupid blackspade Apr 2015 #83

Perhaps Dems should have sent Iran a letter years ago, warning them... Beartracks Apr 2015 #89

Well-- eridani Apr 2015 #90

The WORLD rejoices when something happens to make the G.O.P. lose their shit. stillwaiting Apr 2015 #93

Sen Kirk says Bartlet Apr 2015 #95

This message was self-deleted by its author roamer65 Apr 2015 #96

Isn't former Guv Goodhair still under felony indictment? N/t roamer65 Apr 2015 #97

It's not like the President made an illegal deal with Iran AnnieBW Apr 2015 #99

I didn't know they had any shit left to lose Scootaloo Apr 2015 #101

Obama should defy Congress, if necessary libpride_15 Apr 2015 #105