Kennedy-KGB collaboration

Washington Times ^ | October 28, 2006 | House editorial

[JohnHuang2]

History has long since vindicated Ronald Reagan's Cold War policy. Even Sen. Ted Kennedy, whom no one would accuse of harboring pro-Reagan sympathies, had to admit that Mr. Reagan "will be honored as the president who won the Cold War." But opinions have not always been so united.

In his new book, "The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism," Grove City College professor Paul Kengor sheds light on a letter written by KGB head Viktor Chebrikov to Soviet leader Yuri Andropov. The letter is dated May 14, 1983, right as the debate was heating up over Mr. Reagan's proposed deployment of intermediate-range nuclear weapons in Western Europe to counter the Soviets' medium-range rockets in Eastern Europe.

Most Democrats and much of the left were universally opposed to Mr. Reagan's plan, which they argued would lead to nuclear war. Heading the list of critics was Mr. Kennedy, who had, according to the Soviet letter, sent former Sen. John V. Tunney to meet with Kremlin leaders. Chebrikov writes that Mr. Kennedy "charged Tunney to convey the following message, through confidential contacts, to... Andropov."

[RaceBannon]

Jimmy Carter Under Fire for Recruiting Soviets Against Reagan

Wes Vernon, NewsMax.com
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002
WASHINGTON Former President Jimmy Carter owes an explanation to the American people for his behavior during the Cold War, says the author of a new book.

"Reagans War reveals new information that Carter, as president and later as a private citizen, sought the help of an avowed foreign enemy of this country to undermine Reagans candidacy in 1980 and, even more shocking, tried to cripple President Reagans foreign policy in 1984.

The former Democrat president, who had been ousted by voters four years earlier, wanted the Soviets to help him put a Democrat back in the White House.

Speaking Tuesday at a seminar at the Institute of World Politics, the books author, Peter Schweizer, said Jimmy Carter owes a full explanation, and then depending on his answer, a decision could be made as to whether the former president "stepped over the line from pure dissent to giving aid and comfort to the enemy.

NewsMax.com CEO Christopher Ruddy has written that Carter "may well have committed treason by enlisting the help of the Soviet Union in the 1980 and 1984 presidential elections.

"Its a fair question for him [Carter] to give his account of what happened, and a response, which he has not done, the author told NewsMax.com. "Then, you know, depending on his reaction and response, there needs to be further discussion. The other thing potentially that perhaps ought to be asked [is] that Moscow release any files it has on the meetings.

"All we have right now, Schweizer added, "is based on these accounts by [former Soviet Ambassador] Dobrynin. And it begs the question: Is there any more material based on his [Carters] dealings with Moscow?

'Carter Won't Forget' Soviet Assistance

Schweizers book, which is going straight to the top of the best-seller list, reveals that during the 1980 campaign when Reagan was gaining in the polls, Carter "dispatched [pro-Soviet industrialist] Armand Hammer to the Soviet Embassy for a secret meeting with Ambassador Dobrynin to ask for Soviet help with Jewish emigration and other potential vote-getting issues for a sitting president. The Soviets were promised that "Carter wont forget that service if he is re-elected.

Schweizer reports that when Reagan was running for re-election in 1984, Carter himself visited Ambassador Dobrynin warning there "would not be a single agreement on arms control, especially on nuclear arms, as long as Reagan was in power.

Carter wanted the Soviet Union to help the Democrats regain the presidency. History shows his prophecy about no hope for a nuclear arms agreement to be wrong. It was a part of Reagan's success in ending the Cold War on Americas terms.

Asking Carter to explain to Americans this part of his stewardship is most "reasonable, in Schweizers view. When he asked the former president about this, all the author got was "No comment.

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Peter Schweizer, a Hoover Institution research fellow, has just written a new book, "Reagan's War: The Epic Story of His Forty-Year Struggle and Final Triumph Over Communism."

This book may well force historians to revise the history of the Cold War.

Schweizer, after scouring once-classified KGB, East German Stasi and Soviet Communist Party files, discovered incontrovertible evidence that the Soviets not only played footsie with high-ranking Democrats, they also worked behind the scenes to influence American elections.

In "Reagan's War," Schweizer shows how the Democrats worked with Moscow to try to undermine Reagan before and after he became president.

Jimmy Carter's Dirty Tricks

Soviet diplomatic accounts and material from the archives show that in January 1984, former President Jimmy Carter dropped by Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin's residence for a private meeting.

Carter expressed his concern about and opposition to Reagan's defense buildup. He boldly told Dobrynin that Moscow would be better off with someone else in the White House. If Reagan won, he warned, "There would not be a single agreement on arms control, especially on nuclear arms, as long as Reagan remained in power."

Using the Russians to influence the presidential election was nothing new for Carter.

Schweizer reveals Russian documents that show that in the waning days of the 1980 campaign, the Carter White House dispatched businessman Armand Hammer to the Soviet Embassy.

Hammer was a longtime Soviet-phile, and he explained to the Soviet ambassador that Carter was "clearly alarmed" at the prospect of losing to Reagan.

Hammer pleaded with the Russians for help. He asked if the Kremlin could expand Jewish emigration to bolster Carter's standing in the polls.

'Carter Won't Forget That Service'

"Carter won't forget that service if he is elected," Hammer told Dobrynin.

Carter was not the only Democrat to make clear to the Russians where their loyalty lay. As the election neared in 1984, Dobrynin recalls meetings with Speaker of the House Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill.

O'Neill told Dobrynin that no effort should be spared to prevent "that demagogue Reagan" from being re-elected.



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[Stallone]

Treason, thy name is D E M O C R A T

[DB]

In other words, treason.

[Brad from Tennessee]

John Kerry, in his antiwar role in the '70's, was in contact with the North Vietnamese who at that stage were being supplied and guided by the Soviets.


Is it possible there is a liaison today between Kennedy, Kerry or some other Democrats and Al Queda? Often, the Democrats and Al Queda read from the same script.

[Frwy]

I believe Tedkennedy's whole political career has been one
Chappaquiddick after another. I bet the notches in his belt are "C's". He's told so many lies, to him they are truth. Islam is not the only entity to use Huda to advance their agenda. (Explained in thread: A Paul Revere for today: Pat Boone quotes James Dobson's clarion call for believers to vote. post 3 )(Vanity not intended - honest)

[nathanbedford]

Karl Rove where are you when we need you?

For a third election in a row, Karl Rove has crafted a strategy based on national security and the idea the Democrats are not to be trusted with it. Here is manna from heaven, a gift fallen into our laps by history. Three leading Democrats betraying their country, scheming with the enemy, all to gain partisan advantage! A Democrat speaker of the house! A former Democrat president of the United States! A sitting United States Senator!

Of course the mainstream media will not report this with any of vigor, they will divert the masses with purient passages from speed messages or novels. We must make this news that even the mainstream media cannot ignore. It must be done before the election. Why have there been no calls for a House investigation? Why have there been no motions to censure Senator Kennedy? Why is the president not appointed a commission to investigate this? Are all Republicans struck dumb in the face of treason?

Let us make the charge flat out, Democrats cannot be trusted and here's the proof. Yes they will call us demagogues but they will be on the defensive. I don't think Kennedy can come forth with documents exonerating himself. He will be left with lame denials. Likewise Carter. Put the Democrats on the defensive and drive and drive until the election.

Do you want to hold the house? Do you want to lose the Senate? Do you want to forfeit any chance of regulating immigration? Will you cede the destiny of Iraq to Democrats? Will you trust your children's lives to these scoundrels? Are your taxes not high enough?

Karl Rove where are you?

[NonValueAdded]

Traitorous bastards!

[johnny7]

Carter = T R E A S O N

Kennedy = T R E A S O N

Kerry = T R E A S O N

Clinton = T R E A S O N

[johnny7]

You have to wonder how may young interns are buried beneath the manicured turf of the 'Kennedy Compound'.

[PGalt]

OUTSTANDING post JohnHuang2.

TREASON

[PGalt]

Outstanding commentary. Thanks.

[Bigg Red]

Wow! The Hero of Chappaquidick has been at this treason stuff for a long, long time:

Even in a jaded world, it is breathtaking to discover a U.S. senator -- brother of a former president -- actively and secretly collaborating with Soviet leaders in an attempt to undermine the president of the United States' nuclear defense policy during the height of the cold war.

[Rumplemeyer]

Pring

[Rumplemeyer]

Ping

[Thermalseeker]

Wow! The Hero of Chappaquidick has been at this treason stuff for a long, long time

Even fat, drunkard acorns don't fall far from the tree. Check out the history of Joseph Kennedy in the years leading up to WWII. I think you'll see a pattern.....

[nathanbedford]

In truth, we have not had the like of this since Aaron Burr.

[raygun]

The reason this has not been made public yet, is that the MSM hasn't determined if it should be huge black letters above the fold stating: KGB-gate, or Kremlin-aquiddic.

You mark my words: once that is determined it'll be all over the world in a heartbeat.

You watch: once Katie "Perky" Couric gets a-hold of this, there'll be no letting go (akin to a terrier with a rat in its trap). Terry Moran of "Nightline" gets a whiff of this and he'll be all over it (you watch).

What did Dan Rather used to say? "Courage". On occassion he was heard to shriek "I don't know the frequency!", but nobody knew what that was all 'bout. They just sort of leave him alone now.

[Former Proud Canadian]

I am eagerly tuned in to CNN to get their take on this blockbuster. I know they are preparing a huge story because they haven't mentioned it yet.

[IrishCatholic]

Thanks for the posting. Will bookmark for printing and posting at work. (We have a few liberals running around the place)