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Bush is the Next Reagan
Persian Journal ^ | Jun 4, 2006 | Slater Bakhtavar

Posted on 06/04/2006 2:24:14 PM PDT by nuconvert

Bush is the Next Reagan

Jun 4, 2006

Slater Bakhtavar - Persian Journal

The same people who heavily criticized former President Reagan for his tough stance against Communism and for his aggressive push for democracy in Eastern Europe are now attacking President Bush for his tough stance against fundamentalism and his aggressive push for democracy in the Middle East.

-They argued then that Communism would never fall - it did They argue now that Islamic Fundamentalism will never fall - it will

-They argued then that the Soviet Union is too strong - it wasn't

They argue now that the insurgency is too strong - it isn't

-They argued that Reagans vision of democracy in East Europe would never work - it did

They argue now that Bushs vision of democracy for the mid-east would never work - it will

They argued then that Reagans evil empire speech was a failure - it wasn't

They argue now that Bushs axis of evil speech is a failure - it won't be

-They argued then that former soviet bloc countries wouldn't embrace democracy - they did

They argue now that middle east countries would never embrace democracy - they will

-They argued then that Eastern Europeans nations would never be our allies - they are

They argue now that middle eastern countries will never be our allies - they will be

-They argued then that people without God could never embrace democracy - they did

They argue now that Muslims will never embrace democracy - they will

-They argued then that President Reagan was unrealistic - he wasn't

They argue now that President Bush is unrealistic - he'll prove he isn't

-They argued then democracy isn't universal to former Communists - it was

They argue now democracy isn't universal to Middle Easterners - it will be

-They argued then that funding of pro-democracy groups in Eastern European countries won't work - it did

They argue now that funding of pro-democracy groups won't work in the Middle East - it will

The same exact critcism was directed at Reagan. The future will be the judge of President Bush and my guess is that he will be judged as the Great Liberator of the Middle East.


TOPICS: Editorial; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bush; bushdoctrineunfolds; deify; democracy; liberators; middleeast; reagan; spendalot; strongleader; weakposters; worstprezever
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To: ohioWfan
Good night...pleasant dreams and many thanks for the new word. :-)

It's been fun, but I too need to get to bed.

501 posted on 06/04/2006 8:38:38 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: nopardons

I want one more nomination to the Supreme Court.

If we lose a Senate seat we won't get another one confirmed.

And those lower court appointments are tough, too. But we just got Kavanaugh appointed and the libs hated him. Never have happened if George hadn't risked it all campaigning for the Senate in 02.

He goes out there all the time talking up things like Social Security reform and tax cuts and hanging tough in Iraq, which is one of the main battles in the WOT. Nobody seems to notice he works hard trying to get through the DBM filter.


502 posted on 06/04/2006 8:39:51 PM PDT by patriciaruth (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1562436/posts)
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To: ohioWfan

Good night, sweet dreams.


503 posted on 06/04/2006 8:40:37 PM PDT by Dolphy
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To: COEXERJ145
Poor old TLBSHOW...he's been banned from every AF site; deservedly so. LOL

Oh...so the FBI has made some "house calls" on the LePers, have they? I didn't know that.

504 posted on 06/04/2006 8:41:07 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: nopardons

nighty night!

:-)


505 posted on 06/04/2006 8:41:31 PM PDT by patriciaruth (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1562436/posts)
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To: Mo1
The Clinton's wanted Newt to win his majority in '94 so that they would have "evil conservatives" to blame.

We took majority because of the pushing of Hellary care, the don't ask do tell and mostly because of the hight tax increase in 40 years that Clinton push throw .. it sure ticked off the Seniors

Yes, by '94, Clinton was failing for all of the above reasons. And then the Clinton political machine kept quiet all during the '94 Contract with America campaign. Their counter attack began in '95 and Newt and his Contract were the targets.

The Clintons have never been good at anything except counterpunching as Newt would later say. And Newt became Clinton's foil starting in '95.

I can't find my Newt quote where IIRC Newt calls Clinton a great counter puncher, but here's a quote from his former press secretary Tony Blankley;

Link
506 posted on 06/04/2006 8:41:49 PM PDT by FreeReign
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To: nuconvert

But, but, who's the next Bush?


507 posted on 06/04/2006 8:42:01 PM PDT by Revolting cat! ("In the end, nothing explains anything.")
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To: nopardons
Yeah, IIRC it was "Fred Mertz" who got a house call and I think another one did too.
508 posted on 06/04/2006 8:42:05 PM PDT by COEXERJ145 (Every person has a photographic memory - but some don't have their flash card installed.)
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To: FreeReign
Bizarre is your revision of history.

Thank you, Yoda.
509 posted on 06/04/2006 8:43:23 PM PDT by George W. Bush
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To: patriciaruth
Oh yes, another SCOTUS seat, before his term ends, would be wonderful!

Only FR's perpetual UNAPPEASEABLES refuse to notice what President Bush has done and still does. These momurdotes cavil and refuse to acknowledge anything that HAS been done, which is good. Some see a glass as 1/2 full, some see it as 1/2 empty; they see NO glass at all.

510 posted on 06/04/2006 8:45:03 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: nuconvert

Now I'm really confuuuuused! I thought that Reagan was the next Teddy Roosevelt, therefore Reagan couldn't have been Reagan, therefore Bush can't be the next Reagan!


511 posted on 06/04/2006 8:45:08 PM PDT by Revolting cat! ("In the end, nothing explains anything.")
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To: COEXERJ145
Oh................TLBSHOW's only "friend". LOL

Good night.....it's been fun!

512 posted on 06/04/2006 8:46:57 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: George W. Bush
international Communism was far greater than the current challenge in the WOT.

people with their heads stuck in the sand will make it easier for the muzzies to chop off - the WOT is a world wide war - very real, very dangerous and wont be over quick.

It's a different kind of war, a different kind of enemy - but just as dangerous.

513 posted on 06/04/2006 8:47:27 PM PDT by maine-iac7 (Lincoln: "...but you can't fool all of the people all of the time.")
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To: patriciaruth

Nighty night..................:-)


514 posted on 06/04/2006 8:47:45 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: PhatHead
If you remember the bombing of Libya, you know that Reagan hardly failed to stand up to terrorism.

He did not respond when 240 Marines were killed in Lebanon. That is a fact.

He hardly "stood up to terrorism" by bombing a few of Khadaffi's tents.

515 posted on 06/04/2006 8:49:14 PM PDT by sinkspur ( Don Cheech. Vito Corleone would like to meet you......Vito Corleone.....)
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To: kitkat
Here's a post by STARWISE on another thread about "W" - I told her when the histories are written about Bush,this should be in it...

Our indomitable President carries the weight of the world on his shoulders .. and the disposition and optimism that can only come from deep and abiding faith, character, and what has to be masterful excellence at compartmentalization. True leaders have almost supernatural focus, are in command of their emotions and in sync with their playing field. They are glorious to watch make decisions and go through their paces. I've been blessed to know a few such gifted tycoons who were awesome to observe, and I was always spellbound and awestruck at their talents. President Bush is a true leader.

516 posted on 06/04/2006 8:51:06 PM PDT by maine-iac7 (Lincoln: "...but you can't fool all of the people all of the time.")
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To: nopardons

Perfectly consistent:

For the Dem's - since the dead vote in such great numbers, should they not also pay taxes?

Reagan80


517 posted on 06/04/2006 8:52:16 PM PDT by Reagan80 ("Government is not the solution to our problems, Government IS the problem." -RR; 1980 Inaugural)
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To: George W. Bush
Why don't you tell me what he accomplished after '95.

Thank you, Yoda.

Bizarre answer.

So then by your lack of an understandable answer you are saying that Newt accomplished nothing after '95.

519 posted on 06/04/2006 8:54:22 PM PDT by FreeReign
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To: ConservativeIL06
Bye-bye Liberty Post troll.

Say hello to Travis McGee and Boot Hill for me.

520 posted on 06/04/2006 8:54:22 PM PDT by COEXERJ145 (Every person has a photographic memory - but some don't have their flash card installed.)
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