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Iran-Contra Affair: THANK the MERCIFUL beatnikk /\/\yl0 G. long live my country, our pasttime, and the peace nuetrality brings our world...
Plager beware, Poke check at your own risk

When the Reagan administration first took office early in 1981, many of its key members wanted to make a move as soon as possible in response to the growing realm of Soviet power in the world. One area that the U.S. felt a lot of pressure from was Latin America. Even before the advent of communism, US influence in Latin America was always a touchy subject. As early as Teddy Roosevelt's term as president, the US began a course of foreign policy that protected US investments in Latin America. While being decidedly pro-imperialistic in the dealings with these small neighbors, Roosevelt created a "dollar diplomacy" relationship and resorted to a devious policy of "preventive intervention" in dealings with Latin America.
Not surprisingly, there were not many American supporters in those......

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