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CaptYossarian

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3. Didn't he raise interest rates during a recession (an absolute no-no)?

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Tue Dec 10, 2019, 08:42 AM

Dec 2019

That led to Carter's vulnerability. Then the crooked Reagan negotiated weapons for our 52 hostages. This sealed Carter's fate as a one-term president.

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The strongest reason to mourn Volcker: He was willing to be unpopular [View all] Zorro Dec 2019 OP

I suppose he'll be associated with Reagan, but Carter appointed him. Hoyt Dec 2019 #1

Obama invited him to be Fed Chairman. eilen Dec 2019 #2

Didn't he raise interest rates during a recession (an absolute no-no)? CaptYossarian Dec 2019 #3

Paul Volcker was not afraid to stand up presidents, either. Haggis for Breakfast Dec 2019 #4