Posted on Apr 3, 2015
Iran Contra. What did the POTUS know, but not know? Were they right providing arms to Iran in exchange for prisoners?
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I started this discussion because a lot of people have brought up this subject. Trading arms for HOSTAGES is a tad bit different than releasing 5 Gitmo Detainees for a deserter! To me, that's just insane.
So here is a little sneak peek:
Reagan supplied weapons to Iran for a hostage exchange. Israel joins in and offers to send 500 hawk surface to air missiles to release the rest of the American Hostages held in Lebanon. All hostages were released.
Afterwards, Hezbollah decides to take MORE hostages and no other demands were met.
National Security Council's final report stated the Reagan could not control S/LPD (Office of Public Diplomacy for Latin America and the Caribbean) and had no knowledge of the weapons transactions. S/LPD reported DIRECTLY to Oliver North.
Against strong opposition, the Dem controlled congress enacted the Boland Amendments that prohibited the defense department or CIA from providing military aid to the Contras. So, Reagan went thru NSC to supervise covert military aid.
So here is a little sneak peek:
Reagan supplied weapons to Iran for a hostage exchange. Israel joins in and offers to send 500 hawk surface to air missiles to release the rest of the American Hostages held in Lebanon. All hostages were released.
Afterwards, Hezbollah decides to take MORE hostages and no other demands were met.
National Security Council's final report stated the Reagan could not control S/LPD (Office of Public Diplomacy for Latin America and the Caribbean) and had no knowledge of the weapons transactions. S/LPD reported DIRECTLY to Oliver North.
Against strong opposition, the Dem controlled congress enacted the Boland Amendments that prohibited the defense department or CIA from providing military aid to the Contras. So, Reagan went thru NSC to supervise covert military aid.
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SGT (Join to see)
The Iran-Contra Affair had a legitimate purpose and posed no danger to the United States.
The trade of enemy combatants to the enemy in time of war to repatriate an Army deserter who was allegedly held captive by people he willingly turned himself into is tantamount, in my opinion, to treason.
There is no legitimate way to draw a parallel between the two.
The Iran-Contra Affair had a legitimate purpose and posed no danger to the United States.
The trade of enemy combatants to the enemy in time of war to repatriate an Army deserter who was allegedly held captive by people he willingly turned himself into is tantamount, in my opinion, to treason.
There is no legitimate way to draw a parallel between the two.
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EXACTLY! To compare the two is insane. We also have people arguing that the POTUS brought the deserter home so that he could be prosecuted. I don't think that was ever expressed... Matter of fact I know that wasn't expressed.
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COL Jean (John) F. B.
The Obama Sheeple will try to spin anything that makes their inept, corrupt, racist, immoral administration look good. It is a wonder they don't screw themselves into Hell with all the spinning they do.. :-)
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I LOVE CONTRA...Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Select, Start!!!! 99 lives
Oh..Sorry...Forgot to read the rest...LOL....My brain isn't that big....
Oh..Sorry...Forgot to read the rest...LOL....My brain isn't that big....
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I'll have to get back with you on this. LTC North is supposed to be making a guest appearance next weekend at the National NRA convention in Nashville, TN. I want to try and get a pic with him. I'll ask him....lol
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SGT (Join to see)
It is stated that the S/LPD reported directly to Oliver North. (Office or Public Diplomacy for Latin America and the Caribbean)
The "Boland Amendments" were enacted by the Dem Controlled congress. It prohibited the defense department or CIA from providing military aide to the Contras.
The "Boland Amendments" were enacted by the Dem Controlled congress. It prohibited the defense department or CIA from providing military aide to the Contras.
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SFC (Join to see) yes he was a very willing fall guy over this, BUT who did he have to answer to at higher levels?
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SFC (Join to see)
SGT (Join to see) . He said they all knew. Lol. He's a short guy lol. Very friendly though talked with him for about 10 minutes. He didn't have much good to say about current Iran deal..lol. That's me,the wife and LTC North.
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