rightwinger
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Refusal to defend yourself when attacked is cowardly.Or great weakness and incompetence.Everyone knew Carter was weak and vacillating. Still, he did attempt a military rescue mission which failed. They were deathly afraid of Reagan, and with good reason.The hostages were returned alive and unharmed
Showing that Carter was correct in not overreacting to the situation like Republicans and the media were demanding. It cost him his job
If Carter had sent in special forces and 10-20 hostages got killed, he would be looked at as a hero
Carter image suffers not only from his failure, but in contrast to the successes of his successor.
No question Carter was called weak for not attacking Iran. In fact, ignoring a public outcry to make Iran pay took great strength
America is the only country I know of that being a coward and a pushover is celebrated.
Refusing to jump in and fight at every provocation is not cowardice. Use of the military should be a last resort, not a first
How should Carter have defended himself?