Not the first time Burt Prelutsky has taken cheap pot shots at Reagan. While that seems to thrill you, its definitely not worthy of a “PING”.
Frankly, you’re both idiots.
FACT: President Reagan’s policies in the 1980`s won the Cold War, dismantled the Soviet Empire and the communist Eastern Bloc, freeing some 500 million people from totalitarian rule; revived a battered US economy from the worst conditions since the Great Depression; rebuilt the US military; cut federal income taxes 25% across the board; reduced the top tax rates from 70% to 28%; reduced welfare state and non-defense discreationary expenditures; and reduced federal regulations like no Prez before or since. Reagan`s leadership was extraordinary, winning two historic elections and uniting America behind common goals. In the 1980`s Reagan confronted liberalism head on, fought it to a standstill and halted America’s march towards Euro-socialism.
Ah, them were the days.
When Reagan came into office, the Air National Guards of many states were flying worn out F-4Cs. By the time he left office the same Tactical Fighter Groups were flying at least F-16As and some had already received F-16Cs. The investment paid off during Desert Storm and now in Iraq and Afghanistan. I shudder thinking about the Carter years. Nightmares. Trembles. Cold sweat.
How dense are you? I don't agree with this author about anything, but knew that you enjoy defending President Reagan.
And here I was, thinking I was doing something nice for a fellow FReeper...