Instapundit calls Ronald Reagan a traitor!
Well, at least, that's the obvious, logical extrapolation of arguing we've been at war with Iran since 1979. I pointed out over three years ago (when Oliver North of all people, made a similar claim) that any argument that says we were at war with Iran during the Iran-Contra era implies the actions of the Reagan administration were treasonous, as they would have been actively lending "aid and comfort to the enemy."
Update: Scott Lemieux makes the same point (but, ahem after me).
Update: Scott Lemieux makes the same point (but, ahem after me).
posted by Nitpicker at 11:16 AM
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Dang, I made the same point to Campos by email BEFORE I read either of you.
So what's a good assassin name for Reynolds?
Enter the Name the Goon contest
Slowpoke. I've been making that point for a decade now.
Oh! You mean in print! Well, harumph, then. Harumph!
Got turned on to you during your guest stint over at Greenwald's. Glad I finally tuned you in.
Snowwy,
I completely agree with you that the cool kids were explaining the true nature of the Iran-Contra debacle long before I was, but I love that the right wingers claim Reagan was a hero despite giving weapons to people they say we've been fighting since 1979.
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