It’s entirely predictable,yet demoralizing, that experts are largely ignored in public debate over politicians who are fed talking points by lobbyistsThe true nature of the debate over the Iran nuclear deal announced final month is slowly coming into focus. Those who favor it are are backed by dozens of nuclear scientists and arms control experts, and while opponents consist nearly exclusively of bellwether politicians mugging for the camera and playing into the fears of the constituents they have whipped into a terrified frenzy.
That’s where the ever intensifying debate surrounding the nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran now sits,as a furious lobbying campaign – estimated to cost upwards of $40m – tries to buy enough votes in Congress to override the president and scuttle the historic deal.
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Source: theguardian.com