When that story was written, news about Mr Reagan's Alzheimer's was not common knowledge, in fact, he may have been suffering much earlier from some of its initial manifestations without even his closest associates realizing what was going on.

I noticed that towards the end of his presidency, he would occasionally sound confused or disoriented, but when he was speaking formally his delivery was crisp and effective. Actor's training kicking in?

I mean no criticism or disrespect, it's to be expected at his age, perfectly normal even without a specific medical condition being the cause. I've been catching myself exhibiting some of the same symptoms, especially when fatigued or distracted.

Still, Iran-Contra was a shameful episode in American History, one which I still believe qualifies perfectly under the legal definition of treason.