Hey Leo — Perhaps the better question is: Would it do any good to lecture our incompetent, ethically challenged, self-serving congress or is it a waste of breath and the height of optimism to even try?
Truth be told Netanyahu’s speech had no effect on the future decisions made by Congress. Those in Congress who supported his position already cheered loudly and proclaimed their unwavering support for him. Those in Congress who opposed Netanyahu’s position and him even giving a speech remain opposed today. He didn’t convince any Congressman to switch his position, either because of the strength or weakness of his arguments.
Even among the general American public, he didn’t sway anyone. Those who pay attention to these matters came into the speech with definite opinions about the situation with Israel and Iran. Most had an opinion about whether Netanyahu should have been speaking to Congress. Did anyone change their minds because of his speech? I doubt many did.
That doesn’t mean Netanyahu wasted his time. He achieved two things in his speech to Congress. Opposition to Obama’s Iranian deal became more entrenched and opposed to it. So he was successful in putting Obama on the defensive. He also gained points back in Israel, which likely will carry him to victory in the upcoming elections. Not all was lost, despite wasting air on Congress.