++The P4 + I are still talking over the restrictions over Iran's nuclear program. There is talk about extending the negotiations for a few months to answer unanswered questions.
++Bibi denounced the deal or whatever is happening at the opening of the Knesset.
++The Washington Post bemoans the creation of an all-Arab military force as an indication that President Obama has withdrawn our military umbrella over the region.
++There are problems with such a force as witnessed by the attack by the Saudis on true UN refugee camp and the Houthi attack on the nearby hospital. The rules of war go out the window.
++Meanwhile Mike Pence is trying to ward off the national storm against his Religious Freedom bill. As Thom Hartman's show explained the photo of Pence signing the bill showed the authors who are well-known homophobes in the evangelical community. His protests that the bill isn't meant to legalize discrimination against gays is phony since his political reputation has gay-baiting in it.
++But he has solidarity among the Republicans running for President. Ted Cruz was the first out of the gate but Jeb soon followed. Rand Paul said something stunning for a libertarian. He would not protect gay rights. The reason--rights aren't given to a lifestyle--i.e. gay is something someone selects and is not born to.
++Ed Kilgore may have hit on why the same bill got killed in Georgia. Volvo wants to build a plant there and the Swedish company hates the anti-gay stuff.
++The Swedish foreign minister spoke to the Arab League's summit. They invited her because Sweden has recognized Palestine. Well, she spoke on the Arab countries need to recognize women's rights. The Saudis denounced her for her "offensive comments".
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