[texasbluebell]

Someone tonight, on one of the cable shows, said something that I hadn't really considered before. That RR came to the Presidency after 5 failed presidents -- I never had looked at it quite that clearly, but that's what those were before him.

RR restored our lagging confidence with his faith in this country.

For that, he will always be one of the greatest.

[MJY1288]

Believe me... I grew up during those 5 failed presidents, so I can testify to the mood back then. Myself, I had nothing but love and respect for those who wore our uniform and aswered the call to serve their country, (as I do today), but I had no respect or confidence in our leaders throughout my younger years, that all changed shortly after Ronald Reagan was sworn in.

I have always supported our leaders during the many struggles we have faced since 1960, but I was never really particularly proud of them. Ronald Reagan changed all that. He restored my sense of patriotism, and the belief that the highest office in the land was not just the grand prize for who ever promised the most. Ronald Reagan paid the utmost respect for the office he held and his leadership uplifted this entire nation as we witnessed an economic boom the likes we have never seen before