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

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

[goldstategop]

As Ann Coulter says, if Bush is acting like Reagan, he's shown no sign of it. Exhibit #1 is the absence of vocal Democratic opposition to Roberts. Exhibit #2 is the absence (so far) of a conservative nominee to the O'Connor seat on the U.S Supreme Court. What will it take for President Bush to act like Ronald Reagan? We're still waiting for the bold gesture.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[perfect stranger]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1488933/posts

[Kath]

Who gave us O'Connor??? Wasn't it Pres Reagan???

[inkling]

During the Reagan years, many, many conservatives called the Gipper too soft on the Soviets and too addicted to spending. While the Gipper is rightly lionized now, he certainly was not back then. How soon we forget.

[CBart95]

She of the lethal remark turns on our leader.
Shows her colors. Confirms our suspicions. All marginal allies may depart now.
Let's roll.

[rdb3]

Ann, you have no earthly idea what President Reagan would do here. There is absolutely no way of knowing, for he has passed on into eternity and cannot elaborate.

Your point is moot.

If you want a Google GMail account, FReepmail me.
They're going fast!

[Wormwood]

She of the lethal remark turns on our leader.

Is she wrong to do so?

[goldstategop]

Point taken. But Reagan is still the gold standard for a Republican President in the same way Jesus is a model for Christians.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[trubluolyguy]

Is she wrong to do so?

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Yes. George Bush is akin to God for some folks who place party affiliation over conservatism. To critisize him on anything damns you to eternal hellfire and bitter personal insults from those that ought to know better. Don't believe it, check out any anti-illegal immigration thread.

[rdb3]

During the Reagan years, many, many conservatives called the Gipper too soft on the Soviets and too addicted to spending. While the Gipper is rightly lionized now, he certainly was not back then. How soon we forget.

Hello! Tell it like it is.

If you want a Google GMail account, FReepmail me.
They're going fast!

[Wormwood]

That's one of the most disturbing things about Free Republic I've noted the past few years.

[Right_in_Virginia]

"Apart from toppling the Soviet Empire, Scalia remains Reagan's greatest triumph. "

I wonder where Ms. Coulter places Justice O'Connor on her list of Reagan's greatest accomplishments.

This column is beneath Ann Coulter's intellect.

She shouldn't write when she has nothing of substance to say.

[pissant]

While Bush is not RWR, he is a fine president. And a very bold one.

[stockpirate]

I am in agreement with Ann in some regards. I am concerned about Judge Roberts as a nommiee, and I think he should not have been choosen for the CJOTSC position, but someone from the court.

I am a Bush supporter, however he has his shortcomings, illegal immigration is one, IMHO, and his handling of Iran during the conflict in Iraq.

His using Bill Clinton for any offical work I find sickening.

[goldstategop]

You mean Bush worship has replaced conservative adoration? We must be careful not to fall into idolatry. The President is a man after all and uncritical support doesn't do him a world of good.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[onja]

W W R D ?

[Luddite Patent Counsel]

Reagan's choice was down to O'Connor and Helen Neis from the CAFC. Neis was not a dem, but was appoited by Carter's "bipartisan committee" arrangement. Reagan had a strict policy against elevating anyone appointed by a Dem, so helen was sunk. She would have been a much better choice.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

"During the Reagan years, many, many conservatives called the Gipper too soft on the Soviets and too addicted to spending. While the Gipper is rightly lionized now, he certainly was not back then. How soon we forget."

I won't, inkling! Reagan was the first President I had the honor, duty and privledge of voting for. It was so exciting! And it turned out well, I think. :)

I do remember my Dad, a staunch Republican, getting as mad at President Reagan as I do some days at President Bush. ;)

[Wormwood]

You mean Bush worship has replaced conservative adoration?

No, I mean the First Church of GWB has supplanted the Principles of Conservatism that used to drive this forum.

But you probably knew that already.

[Cautor]

Ann tells it like it is once more. Dubya and his Bush family have become a major, major disappointment to this conservative. With 6 years down and just 2 more to go, one can only count the missed opportunities squandered by Bush. Like Frist, he just doesn't have it in him to be a Reagan. Too bad.