What Would Reagan Do? (Ann Coulter Laments Bush Not Being More Like The Gipper Alert)

Worldnetdaily.com ^ | 09/21/05 | Ann Coulter

[TAdams8591]

"The President shall continue to get my support on an issue by issue basis, and criticized when he is wrong..."

Exactly. And most thinking conservatives, including myself, followed the above during Reagan's Presidency and the SR. Bush - in fact for EVERY presidency. Why would we or should we do anything differently for GW?

BTW, I marvel at your responses on this thread. They are the most intelligent, rational, logical and comical bar none. Keep up the excellent work.

[voteconstitutionparty]

I like the way she obviously uses spell check, but overlooks the words spelled like entirely different words.
It makes me wonder what her posts look like before she uses spell check.

[arasina]

And as far as script writing goes, especially at temping to sound something akin to any Bette Davis films, your post proves that you've never seen one.

It was just a mention of a Bette Davis mannerism, not an attempt at one of her scripts, but I don't expect you to understand. Then again, you don't have to understand the director when you're a natural for the part. Just be yourself; it's highly entertaining.

Oh, but you might want to watch the self contradiction posts or at least spread them a bit farther apart so you don't confuse the viewers. We don't want everyone leaving the FReatre saying, "That was a good thread, but that nopardons is so intent on defense of and denial for Dubya that she many times makes no sense."

Okay, hon, pet, dear, pumpkin? Got it this time?

[F16Fighter]

"If I can help it, I will NEVER be in the same state as you; let alone acquiesce to having a drink of any kind with you. It's bad enough that I live in the same country and post to the same forum as you do."

Then asking you to join me in dancing to Ravel's 'Bolero' is out of the question??

[F16Fighter]

"Most thinking conservatives, including myself, followed the above during Reagan's Presidency and the SR. Bush - in fact for EVERY presidency. Why would we or should we do anything differently for GW?"

Key phrase: "Most thinking conservatives." ;-)

Your last point is well taken as well...

You and I simply expect the tenets of the GOP to be followed by Republican legislators....

Even when the King (R) is wearing no clothes, WE shall REFUSE wear blinders out of "loyalty." Dubya Bush is NO exception to the rule.

Furthermore, not only shall ALL Republicans be examined more closely than Dems because others (as indicated by this forum) automatically give too many free passes, but because we expect more from Republicans, they WILL hear our voice.

[arasina]

ROFL You bad, QTF16.

[arasina]

Even when the King (R) is wearing no clothes, WE shall REFUSE [to] wear blinders out of "loyalty." Dubya Bush is NO exception to the rule.

Amen! That's a keeper. (archivist arasina will get right on it, of course)

[F16Fighter]

"You bad, QTF16.

Since Madame Nopardons will no doubt be rejecting my offer, would thou care to dahnce? ( stereo needle screeching off Bolero...Now beginning, 'What I Like About You' ;-)

[F16Fighter]

And thanks for assuming a preposition and completing my sentence :-)

[ohioWfan]

What you're saying is that American policy, dating back to World War II (at least) is 'empire building.'

That's not just criticizing policy, it's criticizing the essence of what this country has stood for in the world for the past century.........bringing freedom to those who have been opporessed by empire building enemies.

We have met the enemy, and it is NOT us. Sorry you don't agree with that.

[arasina]

Since Madame Nopardons will no doubt be rejecting my offer, would thou care to dahnce?

My toes are tapping at your invitation. ;^)

[voteconstitutionparty]

I have an old book written at the time of the Spanish American War that speaks proudly of our new teritories and about our becoming through our victories whatever you want to call it.

[nopardons]

Since you and a couple of others decided to highjack this thread, turn it into a flame war, and virtually killed the thread, I hope that all of you are well pleased with yourselves. Though your animosity and childish prattling do seem strange, considering how you once, not all that long ago, used to suck up to me. LOL

And whatever your day job is, pet, hon, dear, snookums, keep it, because you haven't an iota of an idea about movies ( Bette's or others ), scripts/plays, directors and directs, or anything else.

[nopardons]

Not interested; as I'm sure you aren't. So do please either go back to the topic,or leave the thread.

[ohioWfan]

Which is why I used the time frame, within the past 100 years.

I do hope you know the year of the Spanish American War....

Look, vote. You can't win this argument, because there are no facts to back you up. You've tried with the 'military bases make an empire' and failed. Now you are trying to use the 19th century to defend your argument.

The claim that we are 'empire builders' is leftist propaganda not based in any truth, and IF you are a conservative (evidence of which I have not thus far seen), then you shouldn't be swallowing liberal garbage....

It tends to make a person become ill.

[ohioWfan]

(Knocked over with a feather)

See, F16, it just proves that your 'lemming' insult is invalid. Maybe you should have asked me what I thought before you used it (erroneously) against me??

In the meantime, the Left is ALWAYS wrong, therfore we shall continue to fight them together.

Excellent!

And have you ever pondered as to why the left HATES President Bush so much?? Do they hate him because he is a 'socialist' just like they are? Do they hate him because he grows the government just like they do?

Or do they hate him because he actually is a conservative (pro-life, pro-defense, pro-military) who is ripping the Dem party to shreds, and destroying any hope they had for a future by his savvy political strategy?

I will posit the view that the left hates Bush even more than they hated Reagan (which they do) because he is accomplishing even more for conservatism than Reagan did.

And I do think that history will back me up on that. I just hope I'm around long enough to see the results of his under the radar policies deeply affect this great country for the good, and move it significantly back to the right.

[F16Fighter]

"See, F16, it just proves that your 'lemming' insult is invalid. Maybe you should have asked me what I thought before you used it (erroneously) against me??"

Now now, OWF. Shall I trade you one "lemming" comment for two "you're on medication" comments?

"Have you ever pondered as to why the left HATES President Bush so much?? Do they hate him because he is a 'socialist' just like they are? Do they hate him because he grows the government just like they do?

Or do they hate him because he actually is a conservative (pro-life, pro-defense, pro-military) who is ripping the Dem party to shreds, and destroying any hope they had for a future by his savvy political strategy?

I will posit the view that the left hates Bush even more than they hated Reagan (which they do) because he is accomplishing even more for conservatism than Reagan did."

Interesting questions, but the answers may be even more interesting...

I will posit thusly:

The Left hates Dubya Bush because:

1) His election over Gore was deemed "stolen" and "illegitimate" and stopped liberals' momentum.

2) He is an unabashed man of faith (recall the Jr. Reagan's eulogy comments referring to Bush)

3) Due to Dubya's "political saavy," he has in fact co-opted a number of issues germaine to the Dem's constituency (social programs.) NOT a particularly endearing "strategy" for most "conservatives."

4) They knew America at war would ensure a second term -- again stopping their liberal agenda dead in its tracks.

5) The Left are elitists who "know better" than a "dumb" Dubya Bush.

6) He rallied and inspired the military very efficiently.

All this being said, there is NO WAY GWB is more "conservative" than the Gipper:

1) Dubya is much more globalist.

2) Reagan was far more fiscally responsible (and before you begin citing his raising taxes, remember he had to totally rebuild the military AND economy Jimmy Carter destroyed.) Dubya spends like it's Monopoly money.

3) Reagan was more a sovereignist. Dubya? Not. Border. Illegal Invasion. Pseudo-Amnesty. Minutemen. HUGE ISSUES.

5) Quite frankly, Reagan presided over a most crucial time in American history while setting the standard of "conservatism" for a quarter century.

The man is incomparable.

[ohioWfan]

Now now, OWF. Shall I trade you one "lemming" comment for two "you're on medication" comments?

LOL! It was one that led to the other. Mine was merely a response to a silly accusation.

I believe all the things you list are factors in the hatred the left has for the President......perhaps his faith the strongest reason for their hatred at a visceral level.......something they did not have for Reagan (though they weren't all that fond of him either). But I also believe that his conservatism drives them up the wall......especially morally, which is a by-product of his spirituality.

As for Reagan.........I don't know that he was more of a 'sovereignist' and his response to illegal immigration was hardly admirable. I believe that Bush is far more interested in free trade than was Reagan, which he believes benefits the U.S. economy. I do not believe he is a 'globalist' because I've heard him ream out the UN multiple times and have seen his nixing of Kyoto and the world court, among other things.

You will get no argument from me that Reagan was a great man, and a great President, but the two leaders are, IMO, most definitely comparable, and I'm not sure it does much good for conservatives to say, "MINE is better!" "No MINE is!"

It is my view that as conservatives, we should be thankful for two great, honorable men who have led this country with courage and strength in times of great need.

I vote for them BOTH as best. :)

[F16Fighter]

"I believe all the things you list are factors in the hatred the left has for the President......perhaps his faith the strongest reason for their hatred at a visceral level.......something they did not have for Reagan (though they weren't all that fond of him either). But I also believe that his conservatism drives them up the wall......especially morally, which is a by-product of his spirituality."

I agree with you, but moreso that Dubya's "morality" disturbs them when contrasted with Bubba.

"As for Reagan.........I don't know that he was more of a 'sovereignist' and his response to illegal immigration was hardly admirable. I believe that Bush is far more interested in free trade than was Reagan, which he believes benefits the U.S. economy. I do not believe he is a 'globalist' because I've heard him ream out the UN multiple times and have seen his nixing of Kyoto and the world court, among other things."

Ya gotta remember this BIG factor when comparing illegal immigration policy; Dubya is dealing post 9/11. He inexplicably absolutely refuses to address what is a very serious matter. An unenforced border is by definition "anti-sovereignist."

Sure, Bush is indeed more interested in "free trade," but at what cost?

To his credit, he's been tough with the UN and Kyoto.

"It is my view that as conservatives, we should be thankful for two great, honorable men who have led this country with courage and strength in times of great need."

Imo, Dubya is personally "honorable," however politically enigmatic.

Conservatives of my mein consider his Presidency disappointing and less than fruitful considering the GOP has controlled both Houses.

While the President has been a great "wartime" leader, we are still left with an administration which has been fiscally liberal, careless with our border, and lacking in substantially propelling conservative tenets.

A saving grace of the "Bush Legacy" may be in it's SC appointments. They NEED to be unequivocally conservative. But we may not know that extent for years.