Agreed. And his time spent among us was too brief, but sufficient unto the Lord.
But ... let me tell you what I didn't hear, for just one example ... a good public exposition of the Global Warming Hoax ... for another, A Rational Energy Policy, stressing development of domestic resources.
Let me tell you what I didn't see: a consistent, long term, solidly professional approach to Public Relations. If POTUS is not a Ronald Reagan, with his natural flair for it, that is what is needed.
Iran-Contra was far from Ronald Reagan's greatest moment, but he survived it long enough to assure that his successor in the WH was a Republican.
My admiration for GW's character and strengths remains undiminished. That doesn't make me blind enough to his human failings to suit his more hagiographic admirers.
Holy Cow! His successor was his VICE PRESIDENT!
You should be blaming Dick Cheney for not running, not President Bush for McCain's loss.
This need to make Reagan perfect is really unbecoming...........and denies the historic facts of the situation.
btw, those of us who are "hagiographs" according to you, are arguing history, not rose-colored memories of a man who would absolutely hate the kind of worship so common on this forum.