rightwinger
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Exactly what made Carter greatJimmy who?Carter is respected around the world for his humanitarian acts and his diplomacy
Great man
That hostage thing went on to long. Shoulda said release them or we're gonna put a boot up your ass
Using military force to free hostages would likely lead to hostage deaths. Carter was willing to appear to be weak in order to safely negotiate the hostages release
The easiest course of action would have been to go all badass, kill Iranians and write off any hostage deaths as the price to be paid
If he had done so, he would have gotten a second term