There are two definitions of “nice.”
1. Cave into every bit of pressure you meet.
2. Be principled and charming, brave and optimistic. Have a pleasant tone while you courageously speak the truth at all times.
I mean the 2nd definition. Nice like Reagan. Like someone said, diplomacy is the art of speaking hard truths without giving offense.
I think at this point we are so divided offense will be taken in just speaking the truth. But it is not necessary to be harsh about it.
Got it. Fact is, though, Reagan knew how to pick up a two-by four when the need arose, albeit in a gentlemanly way.