Posted on 06/05/2010 11:17:22 PM PDT by jeltz25
I was just browsing around watching some of Reagan's 1980 GOP convention speech. An excellent address, by the way. Anyway, as he was nearing the end, at around 5 seconds in to this clip, I noticed the camera panned back to show some of the people on the platform, and you can see Bush41 and Bar behind him. And then right behind 41 you can see a 34 yr old W and Laura. W looks like a cross between Sonny Corleone and Ron Burgundy. You can see Jeb next to Laura.
I just thought it was amazing that in that one shot there, one behind the other were the next 3 GOP Presidents(possibly the next 4 with Jeb), all lined up in a row(30 years of leadership). I'm sure at the time, few if any thought that was the case when they saw that shot. But it was just really cool to see them all together like that. It reminded me of this painting that's out there of the GOP Presidents playing poker with Reagan, W, 41, Nixon, Ford and Ike all sitting around the table.
It's amazing how interconnected everything in the GOP is. Reagan and Bush both passed over by Ford for VP for in 74. Reagan takes on Ford in 76. Then both Reagan and Bush go at it in 80 and Ford is a late possibility for VP before it goes to Bush. And Bush's son follows in his father's footsteps in 2000, ironically enough claiming Reagan's mantle over that of his father, and saying that we was more like Reagan than his dad.
Just thought freepers would get a kick out of seeing the shot and all of 3 of them. If you have the time, watch the whole speech.
“It ain’t MY problem no more.”
Was Reagan opposed to blanket "real" amnesty or again, did he just push that issue down the line further burdening future generations with that problem and setting a precedent for "blanket" amnesty (which was NOT part of GWB immigration plan, there were dozens of more requirements and penalties under GWB plan than Reagan's pure amnesty)...and again, when Reagan was looking at this issue it was at a much more manageable level than in the past several years.
Was Reagan opposed to "cutting and running" after putting our brave warriors in harms way in Beirut, only to see them brutally attacked and murdered by "Islamic terrorists"....GWB took the fight to these terrorists no matter where they were and no matter the heat or public polls from those abroad or here at home.
Now, this list could go on and on....But it is needless. Don't give me Reagan had a DEM controlled Congress, blah, blah.....Reality is a great majority of those "Ds" back then were "Southern Ds" who today would be even better than the "Rhinos" GWB had to work with in his majority "R" House and Senate we held for a few years... That's a reality most don't want to recognize when understanding the workings of Congress...
Another reality is both men, to me, were damn fine leaders. They dealt with issues and made tough decisions the best they could under the circumstances they found themselves. Both men were strong on defense, both men cut taxes (though Reagan turned around and raised them! GWB never did!) both men dearly loved this Nation and believed in its people.... But I'm sick to death of those running down GWB while giving foolish and silly passes to Reagan at every turn.
+1 - History is going to be incredibly kind to GWB.
bttt
Reagan spoke the words but Peggy Noonan wrote the words and Ed Rollins converted the words into a slick, warm & fuzzy TV ad.
You're amazed that politics is "interconnected"? Shocking isn't it, that family and business connections play a role in who gets what job. In politics??? I thought it was based on merit and ideas and abilities! /s
It aint MY problem no more.
“Jimmah, just STFU and don’t say another word, you have screwed things up enough already”
that is true... however, i was merely posting to the comment that there has probably never been a photo with as many presidents...
No, I said future presidents, not past presidents.
Excellent chart. Show graphically federal spending records.
Thanks for posting.
bttt
My comment at YouTube was “The contrast between Reagan and the Chicago mobster, union puppet, piece of sh!t now occupying the White House is ultraviolet to infrared.”
Thanks. That would be in October 1981.
Then vote for Jeb, McCain, any other RINO who happens along. Fail to learn from history.
Yes, history will be kind to W and reality is hitting Obama between the eyes.
Another Obama voter (like McChrystal) slams our Dear Leader.
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