[hinckley buzzard]

I recall only that Diem regime was stable, despite some self-immolating monks and all, a major objective of Cold War diplomacy. And after Kennedy had him killed, the whole thing began to destabilize, never truly to regain its balance.

Ky and laterThieu were credible leaders in a war torn land, but the inconstancy of American policy hamstrung their effectiveness in prosecuting the war.

[TexasGator]

“I recall only that Diem regime was stable, despite some self-immolating monks”

We’re you there. I think not.