Posted on 04/11/2013 12:49:13 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The tributes to Margaret Thatcher in this country upon her passing were nice. But what America really needs is its own Margaret Thatcher.
In Republican circles theres great nostalgia for Ronald Reagan. Thatcher is seen as sort of Reagans sidekick, an ally in promoting democratic capitalism and taking a firm stance against Soviet expansionism. Not to diminish Reagan, who transformed American politics in ways that reverberate today, Thatcher actually had the tougher task.
Reagan had to restore the health of the American economy, which was plagued by high inflation and sluggish growth. But he had some fiscal headroom within which to operate. When Reagan became president, federal debt was just 33 percent of GDP. So, Reagan could cut tax rates without having to cut spending as well. The combination of supporting Fed Chairman Paul Volckers monetary tightening and the rate reductions got the economy moving again and on a healthy platform of sound money and a growth-oriented tax structure.
Reagan had ambitions to rein in federal spending and reform the federal government by devolving certain functions, principally welfare, to the states. He failed. But he didnt have to succeed on all fronts to succeed on any....
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Just read my tag,i’m not confused in the least!
I’m smiling, and I’m in full agreement with you.
God bless.
“In Republican circles theres great nostalgia for Ronald Reagan. Thatcher is seen as sort of Reagans sidekick, an ally in promoting democratic capitalism and taking a firm stance against Soviet expansionism...”
Must dispute this claim of Reagan Republicans. As a Thatcher Conservative it is clear to me that Reagan was her sidekick. ;-)
All joking aside, the two stood together, and the world was better for it. In terms of who stands as America’s Thatcher today, Rand Paul shows a lot of potential. He needs to wise up a bit on international policy - the world is a dangerous place - but he strikes me as more mainstream than his father, yet principled enough to follow through with necessary cuts to the domestic budget in order save America’s long-term economic health. More importantly, he would save your Constitution from creeping cultural Marxism.
Speaking of proper English, I have never heard Ann Coulter speak English. Rather she speaks a dialect known as New England Colonial. So she ought not cast aspersions upon Governor Palin’s dialect.
Regardless, it is clear to me while Baroness Thatcher and Governor Palin spoke different dialects, they speak the same language. It is that of courage of one’s conservative conviction.
Four
Make that four! I have absolutely NO interest in typical GOP types, be it Rubio or whomever. They may be fine where they are at right now but they don't have what it takes to cure what ails us.
You mean she has to date Bill Maher? Hope not let this one can keep him.
Shouting is rarely articulate, and they complain that Sarah sounds like a woman.
God bless and keep you.
GOOD to see you, itsahoot!!
She’s way past four now!
I’m in complete agreement with you.
God bless you, dearest upsdriver.
God bless you, too, Onyx!
You’re right. Sarah’s supporters number in the millions. We are the modern day Minutemen! :)
I see her.
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AND GET THOSE EYES FIXED, SMALL GRASSHOPPER!
Hey, so GOOD to see you!
Love your post!!!
YOU TOO ONYX...hey let’s find someone to post the latest
ANN COULTER TWIXT.... ANN GIVES M. MCCAIN ANOTHER DOSE OF HER RAPIER WIT....funny stuff
HERE’S ONE URL. THERE MAY BE BETTER ONES..BUT THIS ONE PRETTY MUCH COVERS THE GREAT DETAILS..
http://news.yahoo.com/fox-news-pulls-ann-coulter-post-calling-meghan-014516528.html
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