To: curmudgeonII
It was stated in Time magazine that Clinton people told the Iranians that he would not support the Shah. This really set up the bloodbath where all the pro-Western leaders were slaughtered.
Clinton is like a lot of poor leaders. He is a major undercutter while appearing weak and incompetent. He really set into motion the Clinton presidency, including gutting the military, a Carter innovation.
But Carter was strong when it came to taking care of himself. He actually did whip Teddy's capacious ass, but that only set up the Reagan win. I really admire one thing about Carter - he got Reagan elected.
15 posted on
01/24/2003 5:20:44 PM PST by
Chemnitz
(Protect the weakest of the weak - the unborn)
To: Chemnitz
He got Reagan elected.
Way to look on the bright side! I think the Gipper woulda' been proud.
19 posted on
01/24/2003 5:32:14 PM PST by
ffusco
(sempre ragione)
To: Chemnitz
32 posted on
01/24/2003 7:48:14 PM PST by
Happy2BMe
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