Why would Ronald Reagan refer to those terrorists Contras as "the moral equal to our founding fathers"

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Why would Ronald Reagan refer to those terrorists Contras as "the moral equal to our founding fathers"

The Contras were frequently accused of being responsible for multiple political assassinations, kidnappings, and the widespread use of torture. They were opposed by many Nicaraguans as well as foreign human rights organizations who viewed their tactics, which included the targeting of civilians, as brutal and indiscriminate.

2006-12-09 15:31:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics

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Because Ronald Never was the sharpest tool in the Shed

2006-12-09 15:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by copestir 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Ronald Reagan Was attempting to justify dealings he did with them...

2006-12-09 23:36:44 · answer #2 · answered by The Big Box 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Ronnie probably thought he was reciting lines for some movie that was being shot "somewhere down South"

2006-12-09 23:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by truth seeker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋