Revisionist history won't fly here at FR.
Ron Paul was one of the First Reagan supporters. In 1976, when most of the the Republican party was backing Ford, and calling Reagan a "kook", Ron Paul led the Texas Delegation for Reagan at the National Convention.
Reagan and Paul became friends, sharing much of their small government philosophy. In 1980, Paul again supported Reagan who reciprocated with an endorsement for Paul that was featured in Paul's campaign adds.
It is true that Paul became disillusioned by the Republican Party and the Reagan administration when they abandoned conservative economic principles, but he was not alone in his disappointment. Never, however, did Paul repudiate his support for Reagan, nor did Reagan ever repudiate his support for Paul.
Maybe you could read up a little on Reagan and his belief in the Gold standard, his belief in nonintervention or at least not going to war at every provocation, and many other positions he shared with citizens like Paul. Or maybe you are really a libertarian, because posts with wild claims that are not true about libertarianism only strengthens their cause.
I stated the factual truth. Nothing revisionist about that. You're delusional and in denial.
My post #17 gives two links. The first link is to Murry Rothbard's (the founder of modern Libertarianism) trashing of Reagan. Calling Reagan a "cretin" along with many other hate filled remarks in a long diatribe posted on lewrockwell.com. Read it and get informed.
The second link is to a MTP interview with Ron Paul. In that 2007 interview Paul called Reagan a "dramatic failure" as President. Read it and get informed.
Again. Ron Paul's opinion of Reagan from 1976 to 1988 is trumped by his opinion of Reagan from 1988 until today. And no amount of obfuscation from you and others will change those facts. Reagan died a conservative. Paul is a living libertarian loon.
I think your the one who needs to get up to speed on Reagan. I suggest you start by reading "Reagan In His Own Hand", "The Reagan Diaries" and "An American Life".
>>>>>>It is true that Paul became disillusioned by ... the Reagan administration when they abandoned conservative economic principles...
That's because Paul is an idiot. When Reagan left office in January 1989, the top tax rate was 28%, its lowest level since the 1925 tax cut to 25% under President Coolidge. Another great conservative potus. The annual deficit was reduced and on the way down, no thanks to the Democrats who controlled the purse strings. Federal spending as percentage of GDP was down during Reagan's 8 years as potus. Reagan was successful in rolling back the welfare state, reducing non-defense discretionary expenditures and gave us serious reductions in federal regulations. The US economy was booming. Reagan rebuilt the military and won the Cold War.
Ron Paul can only dream about having that level of success. Paul's political agenda would lead to anarchy and chaos. Paul needs to be in a straight jacket, heavily sedated and locked up, 24-7-365! Frankly, I think you should join him.