Senate Republicans write a letter to Iran

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Thank you Senate Republicans.  You sure help Iran recognize the power of the American military and know that the best path forward is giving in to the US' every demand.  Even hardliners in Iran are giving in.
Okay, that was sarcasm.  My takeaways from this fiasco is (1) the Senate GOP still wants to meddle in the Iran talks, (2) their constant efforts to scuttle talks show that their will to disregard President Obama is reaching new heights, and (3) they seem to be energizing those who want no deal back in Iran.

This behavior is embarrassing the US.  These 47 Senate Republicans are being treated like little children - and deservedly so.  Netanyahu said in his speech that "if Iran wants to be treated like a normal country, let it be treated like a normal country"; now, does this chime with their childish behavior on their part?  Do you treat a normal country like that?  Oh, let's send Russia a letter warning it over human rights violations - that's a great idea!  I don't agree with those words or the overall theme of his speech, but this stands as an example for the brinkmanship of the GOP Senate majority on the Iran issue.  Of course, from their worldview, such stunts are justified, so thankfully we don't have to look far for answers as to why they would take such an extreme step as to send a letter to Iran.