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In reply to the discussion: Iran-Contra Affair was TREASON that went unpunished. [View all]byeya
(2,842 posts)48. How can you pardon a person who has never been indicted much less convicted?
An added memory, Weinberger was given a knighthood in the UK. Thatcher? I'll say Yes.
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casey was at the root of the RW radio monopoly destroying democracy the last 25 yrs....
certainot
May 2013
#5
those of you who do not remember the Business Men Coup de tat should take the time to read Certainot
retired rooster
May 2013
#36
. . . and how many completed their 50 bombing missions, and were never shot down?
leveymg
May 2013
#77
50? What are you talking about...it took 25 to rotate out IF you so choose...
Drew Richards
May 2013
#83
25 it is. The point being that some of the Business Coup-American Fascist types -- Dulles, Prescott
leveymg
May 2013
#97
A shadow government that not only continues to the present day unaccountable to the people...
Octafish
May 2013
#15
Read this excerpt from the Cong. Iran Contra Report with Libya and Syria in mind. Same games, redux
leveymg
May 2013
#78
Did Republicans ever ask ANY questions about the Reagan-Republican FAIL with our Marine barracks?
Berlum
May 2013
#57
The 'evil-empire' Iranians that the Republicans fellated will use their US weapons
Berlum
May 2013
#61
When mentioning Brown & Root, don't forget about *Kellogg, Brown & Root, bought by Halliburton
Ghost in the Machine
May 2013
#103
But but but...ACORN! NEW BLACK PANTHERS! FAST & FURIOUS! BENGHAZI! THE IRS! SPYING ON THE AP!!!!!
alp227
May 2013
#14
Don't lump Benghazi and AP in the rest. They aren't faux scandals, just onion skin scandals -
leveymg
May 2013
#79
Ronny most likely didnt recall. The CIA probably has a drug that induces dementia. nm
rhett o rick
May 2013
#50
Here's an old Nixon trick: put your hand over one side of the face, and then the other. Do RWR 1st
leveymg
May 2013
#81
Many of those liars are still around. Glad one great journalist is still operating a Truth Squad...
Octafish
May 2013
#92
Christic Institute sued the traitors and found it was like reporting a sin to the Devil.
Octafish
May 2013
#95
and so they learned how not to get caught again, then they stole the Presidency in 2000
Coyotl
May 2013
#39
Poppa Bush also used his influence to free a terrorists who bombed an airliner full of civilians
Major Nikon
May 2013
#45
Maybe I dont understand your question. Nixon and the Iran-Contra cabal were pardoned. nm
rhett o rick
May 2013
#49
More probably I don't understand the law. I thought(think) a person had to be convicted of a crime
byeya
May 2013
#53
OK, I see what you're saying. Thanks! Seems a bit too much power to me. Keeping people
byeya
May 2013
#74
Nixon set the template for this sort of election treason as noted in LBJ recordings...
cascadiance
May 2013
#80
np. But dont take my word, I think your questions can be answered via Wiki. nm
rhett o rick
May 2013
#60
Who specifically do you think made up the ruling cabal during the Iran-Contra fiasco? nm
rhett o rick
May 2013
#52
Another outstanding thread, exposing the Republicans for what they are!!!
Major Hogwash
May 2013
#93