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Ronald Reagan’s Rainbow
National Review ^
| 6/5/04
| Paul Kengor
Posted on 06/05/2004 3:41:20 PM PDT by wagglebee
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I thank God that we had President Reagan in our lives.
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posted on
06/05/2004 3:41:20 PM PDT
by
wagglebee
To: wagglebee
Maybe this should be the cutting-edge, deal-sealer question of this election:
Dubya or Kerry: which one is more like Reagan?
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posted on
06/05/2004 3:44:40 PM PDT
by
VOA
To: wagglebee
God bless you, Mr. President.
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posted on
06/05/2004 3:45:19 PM PDT
by
Viking2002
(Liberals are social terrorists and seditionists. Treat them as such.........)
To: wagglebee
It "ranks among the most severe of afflictions, because it strips people of their memory and judgment and robs them of the essence of their personalities. ... He might have been speaking of liberalism.
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posted on
06/05/2004 3:46:54 PM PDT
by
Agnes Heep
(Solus cum sola non cogitabuntur orare pater noster)
To: wagglebee
Reagan had unwittingly forecast his own demise. A tiny correction - there was nothing "unwitting" about it. Reagan faced Alzheimer's with the same courage and grace he showed when he faced the Soviet Union down, and the worldwide derision for daring such a "naive" thing. He has now conquered the disease. RIP, Dutch.
To: VOA
Better yet, which one is more like Gorbachev, Stalin, Lenin, Kruschev . . .
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posted on
06/05/2004 3:47:52 PM PDT
by
wagglebee
To: Agnes Heep
You cannot "strip" a liberal of something he/she never had.
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posted on
06/05/2004 3:48:39 PM PDT
by
wagglebee
To: wagglebee
Reagan preached this theology in his memoirs and in countless private letters that
today sit in the Reagan Library.
I beleive it was Kengore who I heard recount this bit of Reagan's faith.
Suppossedly a Cabinet member suggested that meetings be started with a prayer
(not a common thing in the history of the Executive Branch).
Reagan said "Why, I've always started these meetings with a prayer".
Reagan did seem to have a better grasped on day-to-day Christian conduct than
many ordained ministers or theology professors.
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posted on
06/05/2004 3:49:03 PM PDT
by
VOA
To: wagglebee
Ronald Reagan can rest in peace. Enjoy that rainbow, Mr. President.Nice touch.
Once the news crossed the wire,first place I went to was Free Republic. Very comforting.
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posted on
06/05/2004 3:49:46 PM PDT
by
jaz.357
(The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.)
To: wagglebee
My fellow Americans, I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who will be afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. Upon learning this news, Nancy and I had to decide whether as private citizens we would keep this a private matter or whether we would make this news known in a public way. In the past, Nancy suffered from breast cancer and I had my cancer surgeries. We found through our open disclosures we were able to raise public awareness. We were happy that as a result, many more people underwent testing. They were treated in early stages and able to return to normal, healthy lives. So now we feel it is important to share it with you. In opening our hearts, we hope this might promote greater awareness of this condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clearer understanding of the individuals and families who are affected by it. At the moment I feel just fine. I intend to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this Earth doing the things I have always done. I will continue to share life's journey with my beloved Nancy and my family. I plan to enjoy the great outdoors and stay in touch with my friends and supporters. Unfortunately, as Alzheimer's disease progresses, the family often bears a heavy burden. I only wish there was some way I could spare Nancy from this painful experience. When the time comes, I am confident that with your help she will face it with faith and courage. In closing, let me thank you, the American people, for giving me the great honor of allowing me to serve as your president. When the Lord calls me home, whenever that day may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future. I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead. Thank you, my friends. May God always bless you. Sincerely, Ronald Reagan (1994)
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To: wagglebee
The finest President in modern times.
IMHO
Sad day, but relief for him I'm sure.
To: GrandEagle
Perhaps it is just a function of my age (growing up in the Reagan years), but President Ronald Reagan will always define what the Prseidency should be to me. Thank you, Mr. President.
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posted on
06/05/2004 4:16:47 PM PDT
by
blanknoone
(Nothing is so dear as self respect which has been earned. John Kerry is a very poor rich man.)
To: VOA
To: VOA
Probably Dubya. But even Dubya is just a good President.
In the 20th Century America was blessed by only two really great Presidents: Teddy Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan.
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posted on
06/05/2004 4:44:56 PM PDT
by
ZULU
(They weree)
To: wagglebee
Don't allow the media to spin the death of Reagan as they did his life. Go to the FR Reagan Vigil thread and pledge to attend/organize a vigil in your area now!
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posted on
06/05/2004 4:45:31 PM PDT
by
Bob J
(freerepublic.net/ radiofreerepublic.com/rightalk.com...check them out!)
To: Billthedrill
Well said. Pain and suffering, born in the right spirit, can become a blessing. No one would ever wish for such an end, but I'm sure God rewarded him in the end.
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posted on
06/05/2004 4:47:02 PM PDT
by
Cicero
(Marcus Tullius)
To: wagglebee
I am watching ABC World News Tonight. Sam Donaldson, and even Jennings, aren't able to hide their respect for the man.
Godspeed, my great President. I'm glad you are with our Lord now. My flag is at half-mast for you. It is such a small gesture, considering all you faced, and what you fought for and against. I will never forget how well you carried the weight of the world on you shoulders, with a smile, a swagger, a humble confidence. You gave all of us young airmen back then so much pride, and we will never be able to thank you enough.
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posted on
06/05/2004 4:55:56 PM PDT
by
FlyVet
To: Bob J
To: wagglebee
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posted on
06/05/2004 6:28:29 PM PDT
by
PsyOp
(Post one for the Gipper... may he rest in peace.)
To: wagglebee; Viking
A very prescient man too.
I don't think you can accuse a man who has persevered over so many obstacles: from a debauched father, to a near miss assassination attempt, to extensive battles with prostate cancer and other medical maladies; of being naive when it came to confronting the challenges of a determined, bitter adversary.
If anyone could have beaten back such a debilitating and monstrous disease, it was the 'Gipper.'
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posted on
06/05/2004 9:11:48 PM PDT
by
The Scourge of Yazid
(Remember St. Gerard. The prayers of expectant mothers are always heard.)
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