"It is the policy of the United States to seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in the world." Ending tyranny in the world? Well that's an ambition, and if you're going to have an ambition it might as well be a big one. But this declaration, which is not wrong by any means, seemed to me to land somewhere between dreamy and disturbing.
Isn't this just what Reagan proposed to do? Didn't Reagan tackle the gigantic jobs of freeing the hostages and then crumbling communism? Seemingly apocalyptic tasks, yet Reagan moved ahead confidently and tackled domestic issues as well. He didn't end tyranny in the whole world in 8 years, but he sure made a giant change in the lives of millions. And the President named the 'ultimate' goal. Does she not get the idea that it is an ultimate, eventual goal for our country, and one held by our country, not just him, for a very long time. No one is so naive to think that he, while acting as our president, can wipe out all tyranny in the whole world in 4 years or less. Yet she implies he is that naive.
Laura Bush's beauty has grown more obvious; she was chic in shades of white, and smiled warmly. The Bush daughters looked exactly as they are, beautiful and young. A well-behaved city was on its best behavior, everyone from cops to doormen to journalists eager to help visitors in any way.
I agree with her. The Bush ladies are beautiful, gracious, and elegant. They bring an air of sophistication to the White House that is clearly contagious. One that was missing for 8 or so years prior to their arrival. Quite different from the previous administration
And I really enjoyed the musical selections and performers. It was classy and if it seemed odd, it was only because the references to God and other beautiful, classical music have been so absent and even derided in recent years, again, especially during the last administration.
Isn't it curious that after blaming her editor for the "Too Much God" title to her last column, she comes back with this "Sourpuss? Moi?" title. While the first could be excused, this one cannot. She is obviously flipping off her readers and critics. I don't live on the Upper West Side. I'm just a small town guy. But I detect a bit of an attitude from ol' Peggy. Stick a fork in her . . . She's done.