The Iran Contra Affair

THE IRAN CONTRA AFFAIR The Iran-Contra Affair concerns a secret arrangement to provide $30 million to the Nicaraguan right-wing contra guerrillas from profits gained by selling arms to Iran. Aid to the contras had been strictly prohibited by Congress, as had the sale of arms to a government deemed hostile to the US. Discovery of the arrangement in 1985-1986 shook President Ronald Reagan's administration. Most directly involved were Adm. John M. Poindexter and Marine Lt. Col. …

…believe that the Iran Contra "affair" was completely blown out of proportion by the liberal media in the United States. Undoubtedly, something covert and perhaps according to the letter of the law, "illegal" occurred, but was it truly wrong? In my opinion no, but I'm sure not many will agree with me. I am a firm believer in the Reagan administration and Reagan's policies, whether on foreign or domestic affairs. Reagan bashing is really old.