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Posted on 01/31/2009 11:05:16 PM PST by JustAmy
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Yes it does.
Reaganisms
Nicknamed "the Great Communicator," Ronald Reagan was both one of the best political orators of the 20th Century and a self-deprecating wit. Following is a collection of some classic Reaganisms.
• "I did turn 75 today -- but remember, that's only 24 Celsius."
• "It's true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?"
• "A friend of mine was asked to a costume ball a short time ago. He slapped some egg on his face and went as a liberal economist."
• To wife Nancy after John Hinckley, Jr.'s 1981 assassination attempt: "Honey, I forgot to duck."
• During a 1984 debate with Walter Mondale: "I'm not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's youth and inexperience."
• "You can tell a lot about a fellow's character by his way of eating jellybeans."
• "Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first."
• In testing the microphone for his weekly radio address, Reagan declared, ''My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today I've just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes.''
• "Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall."
• "Mr. President," TV reporter Sam Donaldson yelled out at Reagan after a 1982 press conference, "In talking about the continuing recession tonight, you have blamed the mistakes of the past and you've blamed Congress. Does any of the blame belong to you?" Reagan responded, "Yes, because for many years I was a Democrat."
• "Now, so there will be no misunderstanding, it's not my intention to do away with government. It is rather to make it work -- work with us, not over us; to stand by our side, not ride on our back. Government can and must provide opportunity, not smother it; foster productivity, not stifle it."
• "Well, this administration's objective will be a healthy, vigorous, growing economy that provides equal opportunity for all Americans, with no barriers born of bigotry or discrimination."
• "Above all we must realize that no arsenal or no weapon in the arsenals of the world is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women."
• "I hope you're all Republicans," he told doctors who were about to operate on his bullet wounds.
• "Did we forget that government is the people's business, and every man, woman and child becomes a shareholder with the first penny of taxes paid?"
• "We do not have a trillion dollar debt because we haven't taxed enough. We have a trillion dollar debt because we spend too much."
• "But with these considerations firmly in mind, I call upon the scientific community in our country, those who gave us nuclear weapons, to turn their great talents now to the cause of mankind and world peace, to give us the means of rendering these nuclear weapons impotent and obsolete."
• "Abortion is advocated only by persons who themselves have been born."
• "Politics is a very rewarding profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book."
• "America is too great for small dreams."
• "We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we can always be free."
• "Government growing beyond our consent had become a lumbering giant, slamming shut the gates of opportunity, threatening to crush the very roots of our freedom."
Today I had a thought, what if I were an Alien from a distant star?
I wondered how I got here and how I come so far.
As I gaze upon this blue-green orb, and marvel at its beauty
how wonderful it seems to glow and shine.
circling it's sun, not a border nor a line I find.
To mar a face to fair
I wonder of the people there that dwell upon this rock, and call this winsome planet home
And say that it is good.
I wonder if a Terran looks into the starlit sky, and dreams of how wondrous it would be if he could see.
That he was not alone.
Thank you, Jaycee. (I saw your next post) Those really are very beautiful 'work horses' - I am wondering how many truly looked that fine in the good old days. :)
What sweet, sweet little girls in their old-fashioned bonnets and dresses - they remind me of Laura Ingels in “Little House on the Prairie”. LOVED that show! We watched every season of it. :)
Thank you, Victoria. Am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for Elvis Unchained Melody, too! Saved it. :) My computer may explode from all the music I keep on it. :)
Hi, Maj - thank you - glad you liked the good ol days song and good new opener. :)
Thank you all for your kind words. I know this doesn’t come close to all the Reaganisms but these are good. Not often we can find jokes that can be said in Church.
Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, ‘Why is the bride dressed in white?’’
The mother replied, ‘Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life.’
The child thought about this for a moment then said, ‘So why is the groom wearing black?’
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A little girl, dressed in her Sunday best, was running as fast as she could, trying not to be late for Bible class. As she ran she prayed, ‘Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late! Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late!’
While she was running and praying, she tripped on a curb and fell, getting her clothes dirty and tearing her dress. She got up, brushed herself off, and started running again! As she ran she once again began to pray, ‘Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late... But please don’t shove me either!’
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Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, ‘My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50.’
The second boy says, ‘That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on piece of paper, he calls it a song, they give him $100.’
The third boy says, ‘I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon, and it takes eight people to collect all the money!’
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An elderly woman died last month. Having never married, she requested no male pallbearers. In her handwritten instructions for her memorial service, she wrote, ‘They wouldn’t take me out while I was alive, I don’t want them to take me out when I’m dead.’
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A police recruit was asked during the exam, ‘What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?’ He answered, ‘Call for backup.’
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A Sunday School teacher asked her class why Joseph and Mary took Jesus with them to Jerusalem . A small child replied, ‘They couldn’t get a baby-sitter.’
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A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to ‘Honor thy father and thy mother,’ she asked, ‘Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?’ Without missing a beat, one little boy answered, ‘Thou shall not kill.’
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At Sunday School they were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam’s ribs.
Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and she said, ‘Johnny, what is the matter?’ Little Johnny responded, ‘I have pain in my side. I think I’m going to have a wife.’
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Two boys were walking home from Sunday school after hearing a strong preaching on the devil. One said to the other, ‘What do you think about all this Satan stuff?’
The other boy replied, ‘Well, you know how Santa Claus turned out. It’s probably just your Dad.’
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You don’t stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing! Take heed and pass these along to people who need a laugh. I thought you would enjoy this....times are tough right now...for all of us...so we need something to make the day a happy place. “They” haven’t found a way to tax you for laughing yet.
I'm not sure which of Pippin's poems you're talking about, but it's been fun to see her back and read her cute posts. :)
Oh, how cute, Rus. I love EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE!
Aw, thanks! That’s so cute!
I’ve had such a good day! My boss, bless him, said You’re how old? 30 something?! I’ll take that! Wish I felt as good as I did when I was 30! LOL
Taking tom off and going to the choc festival—I think—and going out for steak tom nite. Yippee!
Hey lonestar! Happy birthday to you!
That is PERFECT!
Wondered that many a time as I star gazed!
:(
More hugs.
Take a couple days for yourself and recuperate. You need it.
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So glad to hear that your bit of a health scare was just that. You're one of my favorite "cousins", I want you to stay healthy! Now I will pray that the economy improves quickly, in your neighborhood and across the country.
Yes! God bless our troops....and those who support them!
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