How much of an negative effect did the Iran-Contra Scandal have on the Presidency of Ronald Reagan?

SPC Andrew Griffin — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 12:26:28 -0500

Today in 1987 President Reagan takes full responsibility for the Iran-Contra affair in a national address. How much did it hurt his Legacy if any?

Response by PO2 Mark Saffell made Mar 4 at 2016 12:30 PM

PO2 Mark Saffell — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 12:30:34 -0500

depends who you ask. If your a liberal it feeds your desire to hate Reagan. If your a conservative nothing will demish what we believe he did for America. Just like but opposite for Obama with the gun sale to Mexicans.

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Mar 4 at 2016 12:31 PM

SSG Ed Mikus — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 12:31:11 -0500

I's sure it hurt a lot of things then, but we seem to be over it for the most part

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Mar 5 at 2016 8:50 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 08:50:11 -0500

Virtually None to those that Worship the Myth of Ronald Reagan. Having been Knee Deep, Having to handle the messages of Several Operations during the Reagan Administration my View is Significantly Different and more based on the Facts I know.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2016 3:41 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 15:41:03 -0500

Well it did not hurt his legacy, because Reagan is the gold standard for the Republican party nominees at all levels of government. I believe most Republicans would say that Reagan was the best President of all times, so again to answer your question he legacy did not take a hit to those who he matters to the most.

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Mar 7 at 2016 12:50 PM

CPT Pedro Meza — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 12:50:59 -0500

No effects on his legacy because no one talks about it and no one sees the connections to today, (1985 MTT Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica).

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Mar 7 at 2016 1:54 PM

SMSgt Thor Merich — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 13:54:20 -0500

It didn't really have much of a impact in long term. The Haters cared, but no one else did. Its just politics. Those in power are the target of those who are not. Both sides do it on a regular basis. The funny part is that each side claims that they don't.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Mar 7 at 2016 1:56 PM

Capt Tom Brown — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 13:56:44 -0500

This will always be a sore spot on his rep no matter what is said or done. Kinda made one wonder at the time just how smart he really was to be bamboozled by his handlers into approving or turning a blind eye to something like that. It was and is a real disappointment and not helped by the notoriety garnered by ON from the deal. No doubt much worse has gone on since then which we know nothing about.

Response by PV2 Scott Goodpasture made Mar 7 at 2016 9:33 PM

PV2 Scott Goodpasture — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:33:48 -0500

In his own words concerning Iran/Contra, "I don't recall"

Response by COL Charles Williams made Mar 7 at 2016 10:47 PM

COL Charles Williams — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 22:47:03 -0500

SPC Andrew Griffin No, I do not think it hurt his legacy.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2016 6:48 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 06:48:21 -0500

How is it that you consistently make posts that have headlines that are clearly designed to irritate a large majority of RP? Even if you don't have an opinion one way or another on the issue, the perception is that the headline is written to get as many people as possible to post an opposite argument. You are either the rare example of a very liberal former-military person, or you are fishing for RP points.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2016 11:03 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:03:25 -0400

Zero