[discostu]

I don’t see how it helps Carter’s reputation. In the movie he’s ineffectual and almost kills the mission that works so they can get them in the big rescue mission (which we all know failed).

[what's up]

Carter OK'ed the mission and met them in the White House after so they played that up. Of course the Canadians were the real risk-takers. Someone yesterday told me the CIA officer was actually only there for a day and half.

Of course to diffuse Reagan's reputation for succeeding in the bolder rescue was the real agenda IMO.