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The Great Political Myth, Part I
Robert Ringer's Voice of Sanity blog ^ | 5-11-09 | Robert J. Ringer

Posted on 05/12/2009 9:49:05 AM PDT by RWB Patriot

There is a great and elaborate political myth that has been in place since the end of Ronald Reagan’s presidency. Notwithstanding President Reagan’s remarkable accomplishments — especially his economic accomplishments — his successor, George Bush Sr., immediately started blathering about change. No one thought to ask why there was a need for change, given that Ronald Reagan had already put the Republicans — and, more importantly, the country — on sound moral and economic footing.

When I say immediately, I’m talking about Bush I’s inauguration address. It was the first time, as commander in chief, that he made an appeal for a “kinder, gentler nation.” On the surface, it sounded like a perfectly reasonably statement.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: conservatives; robertringer

1 posted on 05/12/2009 9:49:06 AM PDT by RWB Patriot
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To: RWB Patriot

Careful what you say about the Bushes, the Bushbots here are VERY thin-skinned.


2 posted on 05/12/2009 9:54:43 AM PDT by US Navy Vet
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The entire "Compassionate Conservative" thing was a huge mistake. The simple fact is that people need to be responsible for themselves. It is not government's role to make sure that you have a happy life and that things always go well with you.

People do hit hard times. People will need help. This is what charities and churches are for. Taking money from my pocket to help someone who is "down on their luck" is simply immoral. It's theft. It's unAmerican.

Republicans jumped on the wrong bandwagon and have spent decades trying to convince everyone that the Liberals are right -- more government IS the solution.

It's not going to be easy to undo the damage.

3 posted on 05/12/2009 10:01:27 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (American Revolution II -- overdue)
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To: ClearCase_guy

Just checking something.


4 posted on 05/14/2009 9:20:40 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (We are a ruled people, serfs to the Federal Oligarchy -- and the Tree of Liberty thirsts)
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