Carter’s problem was that he suffered from a trait all too common among liberals, and that is the lack of ability to recognize the dangerous and evil. It is a type of naivete.
In the 60s liberals routinely acted this way in regard to violent criminals and this was largely why by the end the decade the public began to hate them, and movies like Death Wish and Dirty Harry became popular.
In Carter’s case he had no idea how to deal with ruthless and tough characters like Brezhnev.
I agree with your comments there. That’s exactly right.
The recall of Rose Bird (Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court) and two other judges sitting on that court sure looked like a great answer to Eastwood’s movie dynamic.
Loved it.
I agree with regard to Carter too. Brezhnev and Carter’s dealing with the Shah too. He was woefully lacking in common sense. Still is.