Carter was back doored by Reagan's policy advisors going around the Middle East and telling anybody who would listen that Reagan would give them a better deal if they just waited until after the election. They were more than willing to negotiate with Carter until that happened.How you doing Audiohi . Those were different times .Carter dropped the ball on bringing back our hostages. Wasn't Oliver north guilty?
I keep hearing how strong Israel is and I know that they are strong . Its just that Israel keeps taking it on the chin and then America says deescalate and they back off. Where is the fire and brimstone?
I cant help but wonder if they were a little tougher would this be happening.
A Short History of Everyone Who Confirmed Reagan’s October Surprise Before the New York Times
A lot of people beyond Ben Barnes have said that Reagan’s 1980 election campaign conspired to keep American hostages in Iran.
theintercept.com