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And THAT reminds one of Ronald Reagan, who traded arms for hostages.

Bowser — 7/20/2004 12:04:46 AM (archived)

Was that "appeasement"?

And wasn't he the guy who talked about never negotiating with hostage takers?

Arf

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Appeasement update... - Tom Brosz - 7/19/2004 7:01:27 PM
- And THAT reminds one of Ronald Reagan, who traded arms for hostages. - Bowser - 7/20/2004 12:04:46 AM
  - Spectacular sidestep there, Nijinksy. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 7/20/2004 2:01:51 AM
    - Could have sworn the topic was appeasement and appeasers. - Bowser - 7/20/2004 2:09:12 AM
      - Okay, go for it. First of all, where did you get the idea that I approved of Reagan's action? (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 7/20/2004 2:26:26 AM
        
        Hold still! - Bowser - 7/20/2004 4:56:50 AM
  - Funny you should mention Ronald Reagan, who traded arms for hostages. - Publius - 7/20/2004 12:28:26 AM
- re: Appeasement update, continued... - Tom Brosz - 7/19/2004 9:21:28 PM
- When will the USA get the head honchos in the "insurgency" movement? - David F Mayer - 7/19/2004 8:51:21 PM

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