He was a great man that will be missed.

 

I heard the news when they broke into the FOX baseball game. It's safe to say that that was just after 4 pm EST. It is only now that I have pulled myself away from the television. So many anecdotes from so many people have been shared today.

His passing is surely a blessing to the former First Lady and the family, yet still simultaneously sad. While so many folks recant the good that President Reagan achieved, only a few are hinting at the truly difficult times he inherited.

In the time of the 1980 elections, America, whether or not it would admit it, wanted change not only in the economic arena, but in its morality as well despite having a president from the Bible Belt. It needed a strong personna to combat the escalating world tensions. As mentioned on the various broadcasts, America wasn't exactly feeling "proud."

I'll never forget the semis of the Olympic hockey games when the USA defeated the unbeatable Soviets. Pride overwhelmed me, consumed me, as I sat alone watching the game. Later that year, President Reagan was elected. Turmoil did not disappear immediately. But in the end, his convictions and integrity in a profession that rarely uses those words, righted(pun intended ) the American ship. The foundation was laid for progress beyond his presidency.

It was also nice to finally hear that the economic boom that Clinton thrived in was largely attributed to the correct era, regardless if President Reagan would have accepted it. It also shows that the lack of morality has once again thrown our country back into a slide. Let's hope that the current administration and those to come, Democratic, Republican, or otherwise, will have anywhere near the fortitude to do and defend what is right and not necessarily what is popular.

Perhaps the former President's death is perfect timing just as in his movies. It comes at a time when America needs to be reminded that staying the course is rarely easy, but must be done for the greater good.

It also seems ironic that two of the most influential males in my life have passed in the same year. Good-bye, Dad and President Reagan.

 

Great president? He was only half there during his tenure. Mind you I'm a fan of Reagonomics and much of what his cabinet accomplished in 8 years, but Reagen himself was an idiot who was smart enough to surround himself with talented people.

 

The least you could do would be to spell his name correctly.

And if you're trying to sway a person's opinion, it's usually best to cite specific examples. I just deleted some thought-out comments because I just remembered the audience.

 

Steve C, you are just a sh!t for brains idiot. Just stay out of this post and show the man some respect. F'n toolbag.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by FF2Skip
I heard the news when they broke into the FOX baseball game.

 

I'm not. I care more about the fungus on my left foot than this topic -- or your opinion of it.

LOL, do you always lash out when you don't agree with what others think? Did you throw a lot of stuff at others when you were a kid?

Sorry, Reagan was mentally incompetent for much of his presidency -- and a kook thruought all of it. Quite scary when you read the tales of his use of an astrologer to help with decision making.

http://www.parascope.com/articles/0497/reaganin.htm

Yes he is dead, that is sad ... I guess -- but then we all die at some point.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by steve c

 

I think the other guy(kade) is right in this instance... Steve, you're going off half-baked and that link does not constitute any kind of credible proof of anything. I think it's funny that you even took the time to post it. Goes to prove that you really shouldn't be smoking that fungus!

 

Reagan was one of the few presidents that had balls.

I liked his style.

Just ignore the idiot in the corner w his stupid remarks.