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MADem

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5. Absolutely. Someone has to find a "payer," and find a person who will

Reply to cbayer (Reply #4)

Sat Mar 30, 2013, 05:05 PM

Mar 2013

negotiate with the ulema, and help to close the deal.

It's all about public deniability on both sides. Iran does not admit that they kidnap people for cash, and the US doesn't admit that they deal with Iran on any level, when they actually do, through intermediaries in the region who are our friends.

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This won't be an easy ride for Kerry. MADem Mar 2013 #1

This man has been engaged in battle with the Iranian government for years and cbayer Mar 2013 #2

Iran will probably let him go, eventually, when their asking price is met. MADem Mar 2013 #3

So, in light of all that, does Kerry's *intervention* make any difference at all? cbayer Mar 2013 #4

Absolutely. Someone has to find a "payer," and find a person who will MADem Mar 2013 #5