Ronald Reagan
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I agree. If Reagan got word about some terrorist having to wear panties on his head in a POW camp, he wouldn't have cried and bawled about it like Bush did. Reagan would have come out with some grave, yet charming, way to say, "If these guys would behave, they wouldn't be having these problems."
Bush is a wuss. Reagan was THE MAN.
But Dub is like Reagan in that he doesn't take stuff personally and get bent with the Democrats. He said he was going to change the tone of Washington and, by golly, he's definitely done his part.
Originally posted by SmallTown
How about "somber"? You like that one better?
sleuth
Livin' Like Thanksgivin'
Reagan, like Bush, believed in a few principles and stuck to them. Reagan has his "evil empire" ... Bush had his "axis of evil". Reagan's enemies were the Communists... Bush's enemies are the terrorists.
Reagan, like Bush, believed that it was America's responsibility to liberate those peoples who are oppressed by dictators, and to bring freedom to the world. Both men had policies of massive spending in a military build-up. Both men had to battle the effects of recession in their first terms... time will tell (if Bush is elected) if Bush's next four years will be on par with Reagan's second term.
Both were/are men of deep religious faith. Both served in the military. Reagan was a man of charisma ... Bush... well... he's better than his dad... and better than Carter ever was.
Both men initiated sweeping policy changes. Reagan... during those years of recession... was criticized very much for his economic policies, just as Bush has been.
Reagan was a man of deep compassion for those suffering. He was sincere. And like Reagan, I think you have to admit Bush shares that same compassion and sincerity.
I didn't say Bush = Reagan. Reagan had a charisma and a humerous outlook that few presidents have matched. But certainly if you look at their first terms, you have to admit there are many similarities. And, I think both Reagan and Bush have hearts of lions in their chests.
Christy
b*tch rocket
Reagan took on the terrorists too. Putting a few missiles right through Quadifi's window would qualify wouldn't it? :shrug:
One of the things I admired about Reagan was his courage to do what was right for this country, and I'll go so far as to say the world, despite the naysayers of doom and gloom.
Take a look back at what this country was like when Reagan took office. He changed the world in 8 short years.
With that said, , my red, puffy eyed self is off to bed.
It will be a very sad week. 
jlabsher
Sorry about that chief.
Also, Reagan didn't base his whole campaign, his whole being and essence on fright. Bush hasn't made a speech since 9/11 where he hasn't uttered the words "war on terror". I wouldn't be surprised if he said to girl scout troop 132, "We need to sell more cookies to win the war on terror."
Reagan had a known and real enemy, Bush is making them up to suit his needs, Reagan had a domestic agenda as well as a global agenda, Bush is a one-note Johnny. Reagan had a clear agenda, before 9/11 Bush was a cork adrift in a sea of platitudes & campaign promises. Reagan had a pair, the Bush family hasn't had one for 50 years.
Reagan had a known and real enemy, Bush is making them up to suit his needs, Reagan had a domestic agenda as well as a global agenda, Bush is a one-note Johnny. Reagan had a clear agenda, before 9/11 Bush was a cork adrift in a sea of platitudes & campaign promises. Reagan had a pair, the Bush family hasn't had one for 50 years.
Just can't stand to miss an opportunity, can you?Originally posted by jlabsher
Ken, THIS is what I'm talking about. These Democrats who have never had a good word for Reagan are only coming out of the woodwork to praise him in order to bash Bush in comparison. "Yeah, that Ronnie - what a guy! Unlike that war criminal we have in there now..."
Stang Girl
Mr. and Mrs.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is sad he was a great leader. When I was born in 83 he was in office. I was to young to really know what he did but what I learned about him in school and on TV he sounds like a wonderful person.
So all Democrats are like this? Don't think so, you know we do have a fringe here on SOMD too. And I ain't talking about the stuff on the hem of many of the skirt-wearers around here.Originally posted by vraiblonde
Just can't stand to miss an opportunity, can you?
Ken, THIS is what I'm talking about. These Democrats who have never had a good word for Reagan are only coming out of the woodwork to praise him in order to bash Bush in comparison. "Yeah, that Ronnie - what a guy! Unlike that war criminal we have in there now..."