...to speak to congress without going through the approved channels.
Here's a fairly balanced take: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/...-benjamin-netanyahu-congress-iran-114439.html
Those on the far left are saying this violates the law because Boehner is contacting a foreign head of state in order to shape policy, which is something reserved for very particular members of the government. Some are even suggesting that it's treasonous - that Boehner is attempting to upset negotiations with Iran by demonstrating beyond a shadow of a doubt that the US is more far more interested in Israel's aims than Iran's.
Those on the far right are applauding this as going behind the no-good, traitorous Obama's back in order to show unwavering support for Israel - Iran and anyone else be damned.
Which is to say... the fringes are kind of seeing this the same way; they're only disagreeing on who is more traitorous.
What say ye, vast middle?
Here's a fairly balanced take: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/...-benjamin-netanyahu-congress-iran-114439.html
Boehner was plainly unapologetic about not consulting the White House or State Department.
“Congress can make this decision on its own,” Boehner told reporters. “I don’t believe I’m poking anyone in the eye. There is a serious threat that exists in the world, and the president last night kind of papered over it. And the fact is that there needs to be a more serious conversation in America about how serious the threat is from radical Islamic jihadists and the threat posed by Iran.”
Those on the far left are saying this violates the law because Boehner is contacting a foreign head of state in order to shape policy, which is something reserved for very particular members of the government. Some are even suggesting that it's treasonous - that Boehner is attempting to upset negotiations with Iran by demonstrating beyond a shadow of a doubt that the US is more far more interested in Israel's aims than Iran's.
Those on the far right are applauding this as going behind the no-good, traitorous Obama's back in order to show unwavering support for Israel - Iran and anyone else be damned.
Which is to say... the fringes are kind of seeing this the same way; they're only disagreeing on who is more traitorous.
What say ye, vast middle?