Surviving Capitalism (Not) : U.S. Officials Hint at Reservations on Final Nuclear Deal

We’ve lived so long under the spell of hierarchy—from god-kings to feudal lords to party bosses—that only recently have we awakened to see not only that “regular” citizens have the capacity for self-governance, but that without their engagement our huge global crises cannot be addressed. The changes needed for human society simply to survive, let alone thrive, are so profound that the only way we will move toward them is if we ourselves, regular citizens, feel meaningful ownership of solutions through direct engagement. Our problems are too big, interrelated, and pervasive to yield to directives from on high.
—Frances Moore Lappé, excerpt from Time for Progressives to Grow Up

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

U.S. Officials Hint at Reservations on Final Nuclear Deal

Click here to access article by Gareth Porter from Inter Press Service.

The “first step” agreement between Iran and the United States that was sealed in Geneva over the weekend is supposed to lead to the negotiation of a “comprehensive settlement” of the nuclear issue over the next six months, though the latter has gotten little attention.

But within hours of the agreement, there are already indications from senior U.S. officials that the Barack Obama administration is not fully committed to the conclusion of a final pact, under which economic sanctions would be completely lifted.

See also Pepe Escobar's take on the temporary deal.

If the above pieces don't depress you, then this one by Tony Cartalucci entitled "Nuclear Deal With Iran Prelude to War, Not 'Breakthrough'" will.