[ansel12]

I don’t know how you missed the last 30 years but if nothing else, call the freed nations of Europe and ask them what their future was before Reagan, perhaps look into how conservative talk radio became possible.

[Reily]

I didn’t miss the 30 years! I’m just not a starry eyed optimist.

[RasterMaster]

When the left lost the iron grip of the "Fairness doctrine" they held on all communication outlets, that was the seed change for the masses. You can actually tie the formation of this site and Rush Limbaugh to that monstrosity that made Joseph Goebbels proud. After that, the lock that democrats had on the country began to slowly fade away.