2007-08-03 11:18:46 · 14 answers · asked by Dangerous 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran-Contra_affair
2007-08-03 11:28:31 · update #1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reagan_administration_scandals
2007-08-03 11:29:04 · update #2
Reagan praised the mujahadeen as freedom fighters battling an evil empire, stating, "To watch the courageous Afghan freedom fighters battle modern arsenals with simple hand-held weapons is an inspiration to those who love freedom. Their courage teaches us a great lesson—that there are things in this world worth defending. To the Afghan people, I say on behalf of all Americans that we admire your heroism, your devotion to freedom, and your relentless struggle against your oppressors." (March 21, 1983 [4]).
In the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, some of these actions have been re-examined and become more controversial. Some say this support of radical Islamists led to the rise of the oppressive Taliban regime and Al-Qaeda. [5] It has also been alleged that Osama bin Laden, the future Al-Qaida leader, received training by the CIA or an allied intelligence agency.
2007-08-03 11:31:52 · update #3
Nice one!
2007-08-03 21:55:34 · answer #1 · answered by 2012 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Al Qaeda is Sunni Muslim, but Iran is Shia Muslim. Iran does not agree with Al Qaeda fundamentals, Al Qaeda do not follow the ayatollah as the supreme religious leader. Saddam Hussain did not have links to Al Qaeda in my opinion. Al Qaeda religious fundamentalism was something Saddam opposed. For example alcohol was avaliable in Iraq, that hardly fits in with the Taliban who made paper bags illegal in case the paper was once part of a Koran.
2016-05-17 10:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-08-03 11:23:56 · answer #3 · answered by ACaringPerson 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A lot of the problems with Iraq and Iran go back further, to the earlier decades of the 20th century.
2007-08-03 11:21:44 · answer #4 · answered by Mathsorcerer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Jimmy Carter gave Iran to the radical muslims, leading to the slaughter of millions of Iranian citizens. Osama would be dead or in prison if Clinton had been more interested in running the country instead of raping women.
2007-08-03 11:25:25 · answer #5 · answered by Dee B 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That and a history of ignoring the sovereignty of Middle Eastern countries.
2007-08-03 11:22:04 · answer #6 · answered by sbcalif 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
On what basis? Reagan did not arm the Islamist insurgents in Afghanistan. If he had still been president at the key times, I doubt we would be where we are.
2007-08-03 11:23:11 · answer #7 · answered by John W 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, but not just him. Bush senior did a lot too.
2007-08-03 11:24:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe we should blame it on Xerxes or better yet Abraham.
2007-08-03 11:23:17 · answer #9 · answered by Automation Wizard 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Oh, that's a bit harsh.. he's only partly responsible.
2007-08-03 11:21:56 · answer #10 · answered by Fretless 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋