312. Reagan, Iran-Contra and the Cold War

[@100perdido]

Did you mention that part of Reagan's Iran Contra deal was that Iran would hold the American hostages until he took office so he could take credit? This resulted in the American hostages being held even longer than they would have been.

[@ianmedford4855]

This channel is criminally under subscribed

[@carlosvasquez9890]

OK, here is something a bit more intelligent to say about the topic: in "Arsenals of Folly" (R.Rhodes), Reagan is described as having an "anecdotic, rather than academic, understanding of history". In the light of the podcast, I think it is quite fitting.

[@CL-we8tn]

True that.

[@joejohnson6327]

That's an extremely generous way of putting it. 😄

[@IanCross-xj2gj]

When I think of RR as US President, I think of Forest Gump. That feel good factor 😊

[@tommonk7651]

A friend of mine has connections in the US military. He told me just the other day that Oliver North got by 2 Section 8 inquiries in the Marines. He was certifiable. Very similar to G. Gordon Liddy…. And Iran-Contra was a huge deal that was largely swept under the rug. Reagan and his administration did a lot more damage than they are given blame for.

[@launiesoult3248]

Pres. Reagan was a great man 🎉

[@TheLadyWrites]

I love this podcast. I hate the ads interrupt every five minutes or so.

[@MrSamlaurence]

So good.

[@donnyball]

great!!!

[@rhmendelson]

It’s not the tax cuts but increased government spending and a bulge in demographics! This was the height of a huge baby boom generation entering the workforce, buying cheap cars and houses, and having computer technology to expand American productivity. It was merely a parallel of vectors that converged together.

[@martinjohnson5498]

12:00 the difference between a head of state and a head of government, in both the US and France.

[@100perdido]

As a proud American Republican I would like to mention that Reagan's movie, Bedtime For Bonzo, might have been this greatest contribution to our country. The only other Republicans who have starred in a movie with an ape are Clint Eastwood and Charlton Heston If only Trump would do a movie with an ape it would Make America Great Again, or maybe Make Apes Great Again. Americans would "go ape" for this movie.

[@bnjmnwst]

28:16 C. Everett Koop was a saint!

[@CL-we8tn]

Oh lord... No

[@ralphl7643]

The US House was still controlled by Democrats, and they didn't cut spending after agreeing to in exchange for Social Security tax increases in '82. Deficits declined steadily after '82. The PATCO strike firing had a big impact on the Soviets' view of Reagan.

[@carlosvasquez9890]

Woow....first thumb up !

[@shindogcity8536]

Holland’s liberal zeal spilling into the Atlantic and drifting west….

[@worldwidewendall6181]

Snooty little comments like "it was about ten" do your channel no favours. Like or loathe the bad old Orange Man, there were considerably more than 10.

[@benmoose]

11?

[@100perdido]

More than 10 what?

[@IanCross-xj2gj]

Perhaps this podcast is not for thee 😮

[@cliveclerkenville2637]

Do I detect a nasty whiff of TDS here? How profoundly disappointing.

[@DenethordeSade.90]

What is TDS

[@belcher2484]

The way you two have stacked as many ads into these amateur commentaries on history is almost commendable.

[@DenethordeSade.90]

Bye 👋

[@sayrerowan734]

I hate him The fact more stunt speaks to the ignorance of say many of us

[@Mute_Nostril_Agony]

No mention of Reagan's probably gay son

[@Dabhach1]

Why would there be? Gays eat attention.

[@ropeburnsrussell]

Why should there be?

[@IanCross-xj2gj]

Maybe in connection with the AIDs outbreak?

[@Mute_Nostril_Agony]

I always found it fainty amusing that "Nancy" Reagan was the wife not the son

[@LODOWICKMUGGLETON]

Stick to history, guys! Your understanding of economics is missing!

[@daviddiaz529]

Sorry guys, but the numbers tell a different story about the economy. Especially in 2023. Cutting taxes, lowering regulations, a common monetary policy, and cutting government spending is what keeps a healthy economy. The U.S. just has to service the debt.

[@vhufeosqap]

“Cutting taxes is always good even when in worsens the debt in short and long term”

[@belcher2484]

Absolute dogshit that has no bearing on reality

[@IanCross-xj2gj]

I'm a great fan of Reagonnomics. Spend spend spend spend spend.... spend ...

[@cliveclerkenville2637]

It means Trump Derangement Syndrome.

[@christophercarrier2902]

A term used by people with Trump Accommodation Syndrome (TAS), the complete loss of objective standards.

[@eveb.6568]

Nicaragua....yes, well, check your pronounciation, you British historians!