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Originally Posted by dc_dux
You left out how Reagan funded both Iran and Iraq...or turned and ran after the worst terrorist attack against Americans to that time (241 American military killed in Beirut bombing) leaving Lebanon in the hands of Hezballah.
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Really when you look at the historical record of Reagan you have a snap shot of everything current conservatives love to hate. Everything from cut and run to funding dictators. I'd add massive spending increases but apparently that's no longer a problem for the right.
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Originally Posted by host
February 2: Reagan testifies to the Tower Board for a second time. His testimony is inconsistent and confused. The Board pointed out Reagan hadn’t known about August shipment of anti-tank missiles, but Reagan had said he DID know. When asked for an explanation, Reagan picked up a briefing memo he had been provided and read aloud: "If the question comes up at the Tower Board meeting, you might want to say that you were surprised."
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I missed this the first time I read your post. I remember this happening, classic Reagan.
I also remember seeing a clip where a reporter asks Reagan a really tough question. I think it had to do with unemployment. Reagan got a really blank look on his face and didn't say anything for a couple seconds. Just then Nancy leans in and you can see her mouth "we're doing the best we can." Reagan's eyes widen, he begins his trade mark head shake and says "we're doing the best we can." Classic, just classic.