[Mariner]

“(1) Gas lines;”

The alternative was war and the building of an all new supply chain.

“(2) Allowed a stable Iran to lose control to Islamist terrorists who have been wreaking havoc ever since; “

Would you have recommended putting US Troops in Iran to fix it? Would you like to propose an alternative course?

“(3) Totally ineffective in addressing the Iran hostage situation; “

Carter gave the order. The US Air Force screwed that up with the collision in the desert. I, personally, took the secure satellite call at Navcams Westpac and patched them through to the Crystal Palace. No shit.

“(4) 20% interest rates.”

Independent Fed. Carter has nothing to do with that. I’d like to hear your, or any argument otherwise.

“I’m sure there are more. “

Let’s hear ‘em.

[Steely Tom]

I don't know how to answer your specific points, but I do know this:

1. Carter refused to help the Shah because the Shah was unwilling to do a business deal with a group of rich guys from Joe-jah that Jimmuh had asked him to do, and

2. A whole passel of things that were going wrong when Jimmuh was president sure did turn around once RWR was sworn into office.

[Olog-hai]

“It should be remembered, as an axiom of eternal truth in politics, that whatever power in any government is independent is absolute also.”

— Thomas Jefferson

When it comes to ideology, “independent” is a canard.

And the Shah was an ally. The Islamic Republic of Iran is a danger to the entire world, no matter who wants to deny that.

[KevinB]

Hey, smart guy, all that stopped as soon as Reagan became president. Are you sure you’re on the right board?