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Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan
Let's not forget that the very day Reagan took office the hostages being held in Iran for 444 days were released. That was not a coincidence.
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It's true that it wasn't a coincidence--but I doubt it had much to do with Reagan's abilities as president per se--since as you say, it happened as soon as he took office. In point of fact, that's a time when the old administration's diplomatic policies are still pretty much in effect. It may also have been a final F-U to Carter from the hostage takers--but either way, I doubt Reagan deserves much credit.
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Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan
Clinton gets beat up by a lot of Republicans, but I actually think the guy was a decent president. I hate the Lewinsky thing, it makes me sick. He had some shortcomings in dealing harshly with terrorism. He did a lot of good stuff otherwise though.
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You make a good point. It's worth noting that Clinton isn't really on anybody's list for worst president ever. Bush makes Clinton look pretty darn good, I think.