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To: wrathof59
Lets talk about Reagan vs. Bush. The easiest way is to name those things that Reagan accomplished that Bush hasn’t.

Reagan signed the first handgun control bill in California history; Bush has signed no anti-gun laws in his political career.

Reagan signed the first Gay-rights legislation in California; Bush has never signed any gay rights legislation.

Reagan broke his promise never to raise taxes with his “revenue enhancement” programs along with the largest FICA increase in history. Bush hasn’t raised taxes in any way .

Reagan cut and run in Lebanon after the first taking of casualties. Bush has stayed the course and held to his promise not to back down.

Reagan appointed 3 liberals and one conservative to the Supreme Court. Bush hass appointed 2 Conservatives and numerous lower court Conservatives.

Reagan talked a good game on abortion but Bush pushed for and got the late term abortion ban passed.

Reagan left office and immediately endorsed the Brady Bill in his first public appearance as an ex-president.

The myth of Reagan is exactly that. A myth. He was a great president because he could say the right things at the right time to make the country feel better. It is beyond dispute that Reagan beats Bush hands down when it comes to communication BUT Bush beats Reagan in every conservative category anyone cares to offer.

107 posted on 05/06/2006 7:21:43 PM PDT by Texasforever (I have neither been there nor done that.)
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To: Texasforever
...BUT Bush beats Reagan in every conservative category anyone cares to offer.

You are absolutely right.

114 posted on 05/06/2006 7:37:42 PM PDT by Dolphy
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To: Texasforever
Amen.

Now you will drive many freepers crazy. One more thing, President Reagan gave amnesty to millions of illegal immigrant, President Bush has never done anything like that.

132 posted on 05/06/2006 10:19:15 PM PDT by jveritas (Hate can never win elections.)
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To: Texasforever
Bush beats Reagan in every conservative category anyone cares to offer.

Well, except this one.

Oh, and by the way, Reagan was dealing with a Democrat-controlled Congress. Bush, a Republican-controlled one.

147 posted on 05/07/2006 2:21:17 PM PDT by inquest (If you favor any legal status for illegal aliens, then do not claim to be in favor of secure borders)
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