https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2011/03/16/what-would-a-desperate-wimp-do/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:26:42 -0400<![CDATA[At about this stage in the Carter years, I began to worry:  the president was getting a reputation for being a wimp, the economy was going to hell, and his poll numbers were headed steadily south. The main enemy &#8212; the Soviet Union &#8212; was flexing its muscles, invading Afghanistan in December of 1979. This came amidst the Iranian hostage crisis, which began early the previous month.]]>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:16:07 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2011/03/16/what-would-a-desperate-wimp-do-n187218