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Cracktoberfest Part Four: Why Ronald Reagan Should Have Gone To Jail

Behind the Bastards

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Negotiations and Scandals of the Reagan Era

This chapter explores the intricate and often absurd negotiations surrounding the hostage crisis and arms deals during the Reagan administration, revealing the power dynamics between U.S. officials and Iranian representatives. It also discusses internal conflicts within the U.S. government, particularly focusing on Oliver North's controversial actions and the Republican-Democratic tensions regarding military funding. Drawing on chaotic and comedic elements, the narrative underscores the lengths to which officials went to navigate accountability amid political and military crises.

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