The legacy of Barack Obama and John Kerry.

Quote:Iran is using the billions in cash resources provided under the landmark nuclear deal to engage in an unprecedented military buildup meant to transform the Islamic Republic’s fighting force into an “offensive” juggernaut, according to a largely unreported announcement by Iranian military leaders that has sparked concern among U.S. national security insiders and sources on Capitol Hill.

Iranian officials announced late last month that Iran’s defense budget had increased by 145 percent under President Hassan Rouhani and that the military is moving forward with a massive restructuring effort aimed at making it “a forward moving force,” according to regional reports.

Iranian leaders have stated since the Iran deal was enacted that they are using the massive amounts of cash released under the agreement to fund the purchase of new military equipment and other armaments. Iran also has pursued multi-million dollar arms deals with Russia since economic sanctions were nixed as part of the deal.

Leading members of Congress and U.S. officials working on the Iran portfolio suspect that at least a portion of the Obama administration’s $1.7 billion cash payment to Iran has been used to fund and support terrorists in the Middle East.

The latest disclosure about Iran’s military buildup is further fueling concerns that U.S. cash assets returned to the country—which were released with no strings attached by the Obama administration—are helping Iran pursue a more aggressive military stance against U.S. forces in the region.

“President Obama flat-out caved in to Iran when he handed them the disastrous nuclear deal and $1.7 billion in cash payments that could assist Iran’s military,” Rep. Sean Duffy (R., Wis.), an opponent of the nuclear deal, told the Washington Free Beacon. “So it’s no surprise that the world’s lead sponsor of terrorism would feel emboldened to become more aggressive in the region and flex its military muscle.”

http://freebeacon.com/national-security/...y-buildup/

Wow. Who saw that coming...besides everyone.

(05-03-2017 02:03 PM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  Wow. Who saw that coming...besides everyone.

I wonder when Barry's first scheduled speech in Iran is.

this is ok guys... nothing to worry about, because it was their money!

Yes, a republican has never done this.

(05-03-2017 02:11 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  Yes, a republican has never done this.

The favorite excuse of this generation.

I figured those funds would go to humanitarian causes. Like blowing infidels up.

(05-03-2017 02:03 PM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  Wow. Who saw that coming...besides everyone.

BUT IT WAS THEIR CASH!!!!

/smdh

This story is ridiculous. What, Iran didn't have money all along to do this? That doesn't even pass the smell test. It's a country sitting on mountains of oil money.

Iran has the second biggest economy in all the middle east after Saudi Arabia. There GDP in 2016 was $412 billion in US dollars. $1.7 billion would be a tick on an elephant.

It was their own money.

Will we can think Bill Clinton for North Korea having nukes and hopefully one day we won't have to thank Barry for Iran having nukes.

(05-03-2017 02:03 PM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  Wow. Who saw that coming...besides everyone.

And thet wont even be able to nuke us for three maybe four years. Brilliant

(05-03-2017 03:53 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  This story is ridiculous. What, Iran didn't have money all along to do this? That doesn't even pass the smell test. It's a country sitting on mountains of oil money.

Iran has the second biggest economy in all the middle east after Saudi Arabia. There GDP in 2016 was $412 billion in US dollars. $1.7 billion would be a tick on an elephant.

You miss the point that the nuke deal lifted sanctions that are allowing them to do arms deals with Russia. It was a horrible deal from the perspective of our country, but then again, Obama hates America.

(05-03-2017 03:00 PM)ericsrevenge76 Wrote:  

(05-03-2017 02:11 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  Yes, a republican has never done this.

The favorite excuse of this generation.

yep. time to put that one to bed. both sides. I expect more here.

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(05-03-2017 04:28 PM)usmbacker Wrote:  Will we can think Bill Clinton for North Korea having nukes and hopefully one day we won't have to thank Barry for Iran having nukes.

Bill got some big money from Loral for approving the deal to sell China missile guidance technology. Making America safe.

(05-03-2017 04:07 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  It was their own money.

so what? make them come and take it.

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(05-03-2017 02:11 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  Yes, a republican has never done this.

something something... two wrongs ... something something