The second History Friday of this blog is a few days late, due to work commitments (waaa) but as time is elastic on the web who really gives a flying one, eh?
The couple of days delay of course allowed Ronald Reagan to die. I will expand my thoughts on his legacy later (most likely this evening) but I dedicate this Monday's History Friday to him with this, one of his greatest contributions to American political life:
FINAL REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL FOR IRAN/CONTRA MATTERS: REAGAN'S ROLE.
Yes, it was Ronald Reagan who while not introducing the concepts, certainly refined the presidential art of following the dictates of a doctrinaire foreign policy of dubious to negative effectiveness down moral dark alleys while lying to the public about his true aims. Then when the shit hits the fan, Reagan provided the "dumb bunny" model that ensures that a president's personal popularity remains high while his aides get it in the neck.
No wonder George W. Bush idolised the guy.
If you want to read more of the Walsh report into Iran/Contra, it can be found here: Walsh Report
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