Donald Trump announces his 2016 candidacy - yes, really!

Canada Free Press ^ | 06/16/15 | Robert Laurie

[flaglady47]

“And Donald Trump is no Ronald Reagan.”

You never know. He has the potential. He speaks his mind, is a natural leader, and is tough. Good qualities IMO.

[South40]

President Reagan was a successful governor of California for 8 years prior to running for and winning the office of president. Donald Trump has never occupied a public office in his life and therefore lacks anything even remotely resembling what Ronald Reagan was before becoming president. How you could consider Trump to be in any way comparable to one the greatest presidents of all time I don’t know. But, opinions do vary and you’re certainly entitled to yours.

[flaglady47]

“How you could consider Trump to be in any way comparable to one the greatest presidents of all time I don’t know. But, opinions do vary and you’re certainly entitled to yours.”

We agree on one thing, that RR was one o the greatest Presidents ever. I told you how I think they are similar. Trump speaks his mind, is a natural leader, and doesn’t back away from a fight. He has a backbone. Yes, he hasn’t been a pol, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing, is it. And he has been incredibly successful, as was Ronald Reagan.

[South40]

I saw RR speak in 1976 at Mile Square Park in California. I was young and had little interest in politics, but some friends wanted me to go with them and they talked me into going. At the time I was completely unaware of political ideology or any that I may hold. We got there early and threw Frisbees and just enjoyed the park while we waited. What seemed like an eternity later the crowd started gathering. Many hours later Governor Reagan arrived. The crowd was huge but we were just off the right side of the stage, close enough to where I could see. I listened closely to all he had to say and he made perfect sense! It was then I realized I was a conservative. I registered as a Republican and was for over 30 years until Bush screwed that all up.

Reagan didn't get the nomination that year, Ford did. But we did it all over again in 1980 and Reagan won. ;-)

[flaglady47]

Reagan was a great man. Would that he were President rather than that commie/pinko/fascist/socialist/piece of rot that is in the WH this very moment. What a disgusting hunk of garbage he is.

[SamAdams76]

You were so, so wrong!