Obama pays $400 million to Iran who releases four hostages

[hoosierdoc]

U.S. Sent Cash to Iran as Americans Were Freed - WSJ

Oh I know, I heard the lie that this money was not a ransom, rather it was part of a different deal negotiated with different people at the same time.

This from the same people who tell you federal tax dollars going to Planned Parenthood do not fund abortion.

 

[ViperJock]

The really sad part is that there are a huge number of people that just bought this hook, line, and sinker. Too bad none of them are potential hostage takers.

 

[T.Lex]

Worst. Foreign policy president. Ever.

Truly, Chamberlain-esque. And I'm not talking Wilt.

Actually, he makes Chamberlain look like Thatcher.

 

[HoughMade]

It's worth a try.

[video=youtube;Y-cUr2MYbh8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-cUr2MYbh8[/video]

 

[two70]

Worst. Foreign policy president. Ever.

Truly, Chamberlain-esque. And I'm not talking Wilt.

Actually, he makes Chamberlain look like Thatcher.

Chamberlain eventually realized the error of his naiveté, somehow I doubt this President ever will no matter how obvious or painful the lesson becomes. Oh, and Chamberlain by all appearances actually cared for his country and thought he was doing the right thing...... it'd be a big stretch to say the same for our president.

 

[T.Lex]

Chamberlain by all appearances actually cared for his country and thought he was doing the right thing...... it'd be a big stretch to say the same for our president.

I only have a narrow disagreement on this.

I do think Obama believes he has done the right thing for the country, in any specific decision. But, it is like stumbling through a dimly-lit maze. You can see the exit sign off in the distance, and at each crossroads, you make the decision to turn in the direction you think will get you closer to the goal.

The problem is, there's no coherent strategy for the total of all the decisions. Each one is made without regard for any other decision.

 

[MisterChester]

"Trump is unfit for the presidency!"
-sends $400 million to Iran-

Give me a break.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

Talk about fuel for that fire!! Send them cash so they can fund more structural attacks on our homeland. You sir are FIRED!!! Trump might not be a perfect fit for president but at least he wouldn't give them cash for weapons.

 

[hoosierdoc]

"Trump is unfit for the presidency!"
-sends $400 million to Iran-

Give me a break.

keep in mind the $400m was just the first payment of $1.9billion or whatever it was

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

The question is if they used taxpayer money and they use this to cause harm to the U.S. Are we accountable for treason?

 

[T.Lex]

Turns out, this might not actually be new news.

U.S. Payment of $1.7 Billion to Iran Raises Questions of Ransom - WSJ

U.S. officials said the $1.7 billion came from a permanent Treasury Department fund established to cover court judgments and settlements.

That whole article reminds me that we probably didn't have to settle, we probably didn't have to settle for that amount, and we probably didn't have to settle at that time.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I can buy the "its not ransom". However it *IS* quid pro quo. "Hey, turn our boys loose and we'll fast track that other deal and get you your money."

 

[Thegeek]

The best part I heard on the radio. It is illegal to give Iran US dollars, so our government exchanged it to foreign currency, then paid it. Our government has lost it's damn mind!

 

[hoosierdoc]

I wondered why it was in foreign currency

 

[T.Lex]

I wondered why it was in foreign currency

1) Because the UN doesn't have a common currency. Yet.
2) Because a dollar doesn't go as far as it used to.
3) Because the dollar-printing presses are already working 3 shifts and couldn't output any more than they already are.

 

[printcraft]

......
3) Because the dollar-printing presses are already working 3 shifts and couldn't output any more than they already are.

Ever see the U.S. cash warehouse?

 

[T.Lex]

Ever see the U.S. cash warehouse?

Not in person.

But, I also couldn't figure out an angle on that resulting in humorous content.

 

[printcraft]

Ever see the U.S. cash warehouse?

Not in person.

But, I also couldn't figure out an angle on that resulting in humorous content.

Start around 33:00

[video=youtube;fnACUyB5NNQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnACUyB5NNQ[/video]

 

[david890]

That whole article reminds me that we probably didn't have to settle, we probably didn't have to settle for that amount, and we probably didn't have to settle at that time.

If the USA expects other countries to abide by the decisions of the International Court at The Hague, shouldn't the USA also abide by those decisions, even with they go against us? Can't have it both ways...

 

[david890]

This from the same people who tell you federal tax dollars going to Planned Parenthood do not fund abortion.

So, you have evidence that tax dollars are funding abortions?

Oh, and let's not forget about Reagan and Iran-Contra, which was ABSOLUTELY money for hostages.