By Peter Schwartz
“The US and the Shah . . .”: Why the left condones Iran and blames America for the hostage crisis. “. . .and the Ayatolla . . .”: Why there is little outcry against a full-fledged dictator, and if he happens to be anti-American. “. . .and the President”: Jimmy Carter’s policy of conciliation toward the irrational thugs holding our embassy.
Publication date: April 15, 1980
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