Seriously, the notion of comparing Sarah Palin to Ronald Reagan in any substantive way:
A two-term governor of California
vs.
a portion-of-one-term governor of Alaska
Someone who was determined to get rid of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe — and who did get rid of the Soviets in Eastern Europe and got Germany to “tear down this wall” and to “open that gate.”
vs.
Someone who knows where Russia is located
Someone who was firm in his view that taxes needed to be cut dramatically — and did cut them, leading to a boom that essentially began in 1982 and — with the exception of the recessionary hiccups of 1991 and 2001 — continued unabated until about 2008
vs.
Someone who raised taxes on an American industry, the oil sector in Alaska
Someone who restored American pride at home and this nation’s leadership worldwide at a time of great danger to our republic
vs.
Someone who talks about crony capitalism — whatever the heck that really means.
Someone who was clear-headed in his belief that he needed to serve his country by attempting — and succeeding — in becoming president of the USA
vs.
Someone who changed her Facebook profile
Reagan wasn’t perfect, although he was a great president and deserves to be on Mt. Rushmore and on the currency.
But side by side as if they are comparable? Seriously ? Really ?
-George