The Majority Report with Sam Seder 2522 - We Forgot the Lessons of Iraq and the ’08 Recession in One Week w/ David Dayen
Jun 20, 2025
Join David Dayen, Executive Editor of The American Prospect, as he tackles vital political issues. He explores the SENR Bill, the Genius Act, and the potential American invasion of Iran. Dayen critiques the Democratic Party's historical lessons from the Iraq War and the 2008 recession, emphasizing how past mistakes are echoing today. The conversation also highlights the implications of campaign spending in the NYC mayoral race and ongoing challenges in rural healthcare funding while adding a touch of humor throughout.
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Madman Strategy in Iran Negotiations
- Donald Trump uses a "madman strategy" to negotiate by appearing irrational and threatening military action.
- This tactic aims to pressure opponents into negotiating but risks escalating conflicts unnecessarily.
Congressional Division on Iran War Authorization
- Congressional leaders express support for Israel but vary in calls for direct U.S. military involvement.
- Many Democrats emphasize the need for Congress to authorize any war, reflecting wariness of unilateral executive action.
AIPAC Pressure on Congressional Democrats
- AIPAC aggressively pushed House Democrats to issue statements strongly supporting Israel during recent Middle East tensions.
- This campaign aimed to maintain Democratic loyalty to Israel and marginalize more critical voices like J Street.