[azGOPgal]

I really appreciate your feelings and remembrances of President Reagan. I was born in 83 so everything that I know about Reagan's time in office is from books and television. But to hear you guys explain from your own experiences Ronald Reagan, I almsot feel as if I was politically aware during that time.

I sometimes wish that I was a bit older during Reagan's admin but per Kayak's choice of scripture I know to be thankful for at least having the opportunity of seeing our nation pay tribute to such a wonderful man and great leader.

Thank you for sharing with us your recollections of President Reagan.

[ThePythonicCow]

In my case, not really recollections. I went from being an activist N.O.W. member, marching for the ERA, in the 1970's, to complete abstinence from politics in the 1980's (serious computer nerd ...).

I've only been paying attention again for the last few years. I hardly knew Carter or Reagan or Bush Sr.

Now Mike - I hear tell he has been paying attention for quite a while ...

[GretchenM]

I think you might enjoy this thread: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1150247/posts

"WORDS OF HOPE for AMERICA because of RONALD REAGAN"

[kayak]

If you've seen the movie Miracle, it gives a good sense of the feeling of malaise and defeatism that characterized the Carter years ... long lines to buy gas, the Iran hostage situation, his not allowing the American team to participate in the Moscow Olympics, double-digit inflation, his 'advice' to turn the heat down and wear more sweaters in order to conserve energy, etc., etc., etc. It was, indeed, a new day dawning when Ronald Reagan took office. He inspired with his optimism, his belief in the inherent goodness of the American people, his faith that tomorrow held yet more promise than today. His Presidency was like throwing off a heavy blanket of doom and gloom and suddenly seeing the sunshine again.