Top 10 Things You Should Know About Ronald Reagan

Human Events ^ | January.20,2006 | Frank Donatelli

[Paulus Invictus]

"He revitalized the economy, won the Cold War, and made Americans feel confident again."

The hate-filled RATs cannot accept these simple facts about Reagan, are mired in their hate for him and now show the same, equally-undeserved hate for President Bush. RATs are scum!

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Before Reagan, the party was interested more in the size of the deficit rather than the size of government, in detente more than freedom and a party hostile to social conservatism

Sadly, many in the GOP seem to have returned to their old ways...

Reagan's style of leadership was a throwback to a populist style that might have seemed anachronistic when compared with modern politics, but it crossed party lines. His message really was about style over substance and ideas rather than agendas.

[Reagan Man]

>>>>His message really was about style over substance and ideas rather than agendas.

That may have been more the case in Reagan's second term, then his first term, but I don't really agree with your assessment.

Reagan came into office with a focused agenda that was packed with substance. The Reagan plan was to restore a failing economy, advance tax reform and limited govt, rebuild the military, end the Cold War and revive the American spirit.

When Reagan left office, the economy was soaring, inflation, interest rates and unemployment came tumbling down, income taxes were way down, social welfare and entitlement spending was reduced, the military was ready for bear and the American spirit was alive and well. And most importantly, Reagan won the Cold War, dismantling the Soviet Union and Euro-communism.

[KingofZion]

Fantastic post.

As the years go on, his legacy becomes all the more amazing.

I am proud that my first vote was cast for RR.

[Windsong]

A great man, to be sure, although I cared little for his views on divorce.

[Reagan Man]

>>>>.... I cared little for his views on divorce.

Say what? Reagan was divorced from Jane Wyman. As far as I know, that was the extent of his views on divorce.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

I guess what I meant to say was that he talked the talk and walked the walk. That made him more than just a great leader, it made him a great man.

[Reagan Man]

Just for the record. Jane Wyman was married five times. Reagan was married twice. Wyman filed for divorce from Reagan. Reagan didn't want to divorce Wyman.

[FerdieMurphy]

Muchos gracias.

[Drango]

Wanna honor Ronald Reagan?

If I can thread poach a little... I know some of the people on this thread are already "FOLDING" but for those who aren't, there is now a major project by FReepers and others regarding protein folding and distributed computing. The effort is dedicated to Ronald Reagan.

http://vspx27.stanford.edu/cgi-bin/main.py?qtype=teampage&teamnum=36120

FReepers are ranked nationally (almost top 400) in our efforts to help this massive science project. Please join us if you would like to contribute and "Fold one for the Gipper". Here is one of several threads that can help point you to start donating your unused CPUs if you are interested.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1558526/posts

[kellynla]

BTTT

[Libloather]

I got to meet him once when I was at Brooks AFB...

I was stationed there from 1980 thru 1985 in the building across the sidewalk from the centrifuge - the one which housed the hyperbaric and altitude chambers . When was Ronaldus Maximus there? I don't recall that event. Was it after '85?

[Libloather]

Answer: Blueberry flavour was created for Ronald Reagan's presidential inauguration in 1981 when over three tons of Jelly Belly jelly beans were consumed during the festivities. (Jelly Belly already had red and white versions. Blue was made to go along with the other two colors.)

A portrait of President Ronald Reagan made from 10,000 Jelly Belly jelly beans hangs in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.

During the presidency of Ronald Reagan, Jelly Belly jelly beans were served in the Oval Office and on Air Force One. A holder was designed for the plane so the jar of Jelly Belly jelly beans would not spill during turbulence.

REAGAN LIBRARY PRESIDENTIAL JELLY BELLY™ JAR
A favorite in the Oval Office and Cabinet Room. Gourmet assorted Jelly Belly flavors fill this 12 oz. souvenir candy jar that includes the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library seal and signature. #FOJ030 $14.95

[Paul Ross]

Really, really cool.

On a possibly sour note, however, a PhD chemist in my family believes its quite possible that Ron's love of jelly beans may have contributed heavily to the onset of the Alzheimer's Disease...as I noted in medical speculation here.

Sigh.

Is there NOTHING that is good without adverse consequences?!