P5 + 1 Talks with Iran Begin in a "Constructive Atmosphere": Obama Again Leads from Behind

As reported by Reuters (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/14/us-nuclear-iran-talks-constructive-idUSBRE83D05V20120414), the discussions of the “P5+1” - the United States, Britain, Russia, China, France and Germany - with Iran in Istanbul concerning Iran's ongoing nuclear weapons development program have begun in a "constructive atmosphere":

"'They met in a constructive atmosphere,' said Michael Mann, spokesman for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, who represents the powers in dealings with Iran. 'We had a positive feeling that they did want to engage.'"

Charming. Catherine Ashton, who is a moron, a person with an extreme leftist background, a would-be diplomat lacking any meaningful negotiating experience, and an Israel-hater (see: http://jgcaesarea.blogspot.com/2009/12/catherine-ashton-hideous-baroness-of.html), is in charge of these critical talks.

Yet another instance of Obama leading from behind.