Posted on 07/18/2005 10:13:36 AM PDT by ZULU
Reaganisms
"No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women." - Ronald Reagan
"Here's my strategy on the Cold War: We win, they lose." - Ronald Reagan
"The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help." - Ronald Reagan
"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant: It's just that they know so much that isn't so." - Ronald Reagan
"Of the four wars in my lifetime none came about because the U.S. was too strong." - Ronald Reagan
"I have wondered at times about what the Ten Commandment's would have looked like if Moses had run them through the U.S. Congress." - Ronald Reagan
"The taxpayer: That's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the civil service examination." - Ronald Reagan
"Government is like a baby: An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other."- Ronald Reagan
"If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under." - Ronald Reagan
"The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a government program." - Ronald Reagan
"I've laid down the law, though, to everyone from now on about anything that happens: no matter what time it is, wake me. even if it's in the middle of a Cabinet meeting." - Ronald Reagan
"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first." - Ronald Reagan
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." - Ronald Reagan
"Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book." Ronald Reagan
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His wisdom is timeless.
God Bless President Ronald W. Reagan. May his legacy live forever.
I also certainly hope that someone in 2008 will come aboard to continue that legacy...
"Republicans think every day is July 4; Democrats think every day is April 15." - R. Reagan
I have just signed legislation that outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes.
That's a good one.
There is no limit to what a person can accomplish if he doesn't care who gets the credit.
"I've noticed that the people who are in favor of abortion
have already been born" - Ronald Reagan
George Washington, Teddy Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan - the greatest Americans.
WOW!!! Great one!!!!
A real American and a real man.
Ronald Reagan was John Wayne in the oval office.
It's my favorite
After my dad & uncles, he's my hero!
I like that one... Very powerful
PING for later
Thanks.
My favorite was when he was complaining about huge government spending, high taxes, etc. A reporter asked him Reagan if it was possible that we was at all responsible for even a portion of the problems facing America.
His reply: "Well, yes I am. I used to be a Democrat."
Thank you!
Ditto
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