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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

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To: DuckTapeSunroof who wrote (754482)11/17/2006 11:01:48 AM
From: jlallen  Read Replies (1) of 769667
 
So that excuses Kerry?

BTW, Reagan's alleged involvement is a conspiracy theory....

October surprise conspiracy theory
Further information: October surprise conspiracy
Various allegations have been made over the years concerning a deal between the Reagan kitchen cabinet and Iran, in order to delay the release of the hostages until after the US election of 1980. Although Senate and House investigations in the 1990s declared the allegations to be unfounded, the conspiracy's existence or lack thereof remains a subject of debate. The exact nature of the allegations lies in a potential violation of the International Commerce Acts of 1798 which prohibit any private citizen or party from negotiating with a foreign power in matters of national policy or military action. It is alleged that the Reagan campaign, or one of his election campaign staffers, communicated with the Iranian government and asked them to extend the hostage crisis long enough to ensure that he won the 1980 elections. The main cause for inquiry was the seeming coincidence of his inauguration and the hostages' release on the same day, 20th January 1981[citation needed].

J.
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