Breaking news: RONALD REAGAN HAS DIED TODAY

by sf 38 Replies latest social current

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  bisous

  Isn't it great living in USA, where we are all entitled to our opinions, even if revisionist?
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  stillajwexelder

  A great man has been lost - he was the right man, for the right job at the right time -he brought respect back to the USA and along with Margaret Thatcher defeated communism - one of my heros
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  logansrun

  I'd have to say that FDR was the all-around greatest President of the 20th Century (but he had his flaws, of course).

  B.
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  Sunnygal41

  Let me tell you something!!!!!! Ackackackackack!!!!
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  Richie

  Ronald Reagan was a President of great historic impact who led the United States with strength and conviction, and the positive impact of his policies is still felt today here and around the world. More than two decades after he was first elected President, the Republican Party still bears his imprint. Because Ronald Reagan lived, people across the globe live in greater freedom and prosperity.

  Richie :*)
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  Richie

  Ronald Reagan

  At the end of his two terms in office, Ronald Reagan viewed with satisfaction the achievements of his innovative program known as the Reagan Revolution, which aimed to reinvigorate the American people and reduce their reliance upon Government. He felt he had fulfilled his campaign pledge of 1980 to restore "the great, confident roar of American progress and growth and optimism."

  On February 6, 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born to Nelle and John Reagan in Tampico, Illinois. He attended high school in nearby Dixon and then worked his way through Eureka College. There, he studied economics and sociology, played on the football team, and acted in school plays. Upon graduation, he became a radio sports announcer. A screen test in 1937 won him a contract in Hollywood. During the next two decades he appeared in 53 films.

  From his first marriage to actress Jane Wyman, he had two children, Maureen and Michael. Maureen passed away in 2001. In 1952 he married Nancy Davis, who was also an actress, and they had two children, Patricia Ann and Ronald Prescott.
  
  As president of the Screen Actors Guild, Reagan became embroiled in disputes over the issue of Communism in the film industry; his political views shifted from liberal to conservative. He toured the country as a television host, becoming a spokesman for conservatism. In 1966 he was elected Governor of California by a margin of a million votes; he was re-elected in 1970.

  Ronald Reagan won the Republican Presidential nomination in 1980 and chose as his running mate former Texas Congressman and United Nations Ambassador George Bush. Voters troubled by inflation and by the year-long confinement of Americans in Iran swept the Republican ticket into office. Reagan won 489 electoral votes to 49 for President Jimmy Carter.

  On January 20, 1981, Reagan took office. Only 69 days later he was shot by a would-be assassin, but quickly recovered and returned to duty. His grace and wit during the dangerous incident caused his popularity to soar.

  Dealing skillfully with Congress, Reagan obtained legislation to stimulate economic growth, curb inflation, increase employment, and strengthen national defense. He embarked upon a course of cutting taxes and Government expenditures, refusing to deviate from it when the strengthening of defense forces led to a large deficit.

  A renewal of national self-confidence by 1984 helped Reagan and Bush win a second term with an unprecedented number of electoral votes. Their victory turned away Democratic challengers Walter F. Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro.

  In 1986 Reagan obtained an overhaul of the income tax code, which eliminated many deductions and exempted millions of people with low incomes. At the end of his administration, the Nation was enjoying its longest recorded period of peacetime prosperity without recession or depression.

  In foreign policy, Reagan sought to achieve "peace through strength." During his two terms he increased defense spending 35 percent, but sought to improve relations with the Soviet Union. In dramatic meetings with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, he negotiated a treaty that would eliminate intermediate-range nuclear missiles. Reagan declared war against international terrorism, sending American bombers against Libya after evidence came out that Libya was involved in an attack on American soldiers in a West Berlin nightclub.

  By ordering naval escorts in the Persian Gulf, he maintained the free flow of oil during the Iran-Iraq war. In keeping with the Reagan Doctrine, he gave support to anti-Communist insurgencies in Central America, Asia, and Africa.

  Overall, the Reagan years saw a restoration of prosperity, and the goal of peace through strength seemed to be within grasp.
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  Richie

  Even in death the left still does not get it. The Daily Kos says that "Reagan cannot be excused for his utter failure as president". Utter failure? When you win 49 out of 50 states in your re-election bid, I would stick my neck out and say the America people thought he was brilliantly successful. The only utter failure that exists is the left's inability to understand how popular Ronald Reagan was.

  Sadly, many leftists find it necessary to insult Regan after he has died. It shows you that the compassion and empathy that they claim to have is a complete and total lie. They only care about you if you agree with their political agenda. This reaction to his death gives you a view of the hate, immorality and animosity that exists within the Democratic party.

  You will not see we Republicans celebrating the day Bill Clinton dies.

  While my heart aches for President Reagan and his family, I am comforted to know that he is at peace with God.

  May the God you so strongly believed in rest your soul in heaven for eternity.
  
  Ronald Reagan "The Great Communicator" 1911 - 2004
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  Double Edge

  Richie, thank you for your post.

  I find that those who insult a person who has just died from a terrible disease are either very young, and did not know the man or they are a very cold-hearted and callous individual who doesn't have a clue on what the word 'respect' means.
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  Special K

  Didn't know he died today. thanks for the post

  I agree whole heartedly with Big Tex when he said.

  " I wouldn't wish Alzheimer's on my worst enemy."

  May he rest in peace.

  SK
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  DanTheMan

  I don't think anybody on the "left" is "celebrating" Reagan's death, typical dumbass conservative ranting there Richie.