When you reflexively choose “peace” over force or the threat of force you get this:
Carter’s resolve not to do anything sent a clear message to Iran: It’s party time with American prestige and power in the world. The 53 hostages came home alive, and thousands of people have died since as a direct result of Iran’s boldness and deceit, including hundreds of Americans murdered in cold blood. Iran did not get the Shah, the original object of the hostage seizure, but it got the gift that just keeps giving. The knowledge it can flaunt international law and push around opponents well over its weight. It has been spreading terrorism throughout the Middle East ever since, sparking and fanning the flames of war.
Since Crittenden puts it better than I could, I’ll just have you follow the links. What else can I add except that Carter still sucks?
Posted by Cranky @ 11:30 am
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