[Reagan Man]

>>>You are comparing two different eras, apples and oranges, imo.

I'm glad you qualified those remarks.

You can be dismissive of the Reagan Era, as much as you like. The facts are the facts. Reagan was POTUS only 14 years ago. That's less then a generation. I didn't compare PresBush`s political agenda or his public tempermant with that of PresReagan, to slight GW Bush. It was done as a compliment. So don't get so defensive. Long ago George W.Bush said that he greatly admired PresReagan and the accomplishments of his Presidency. (And no, I don't have the exact quote, so don't ask for one.) PresBush has made similiar remarks on several occasions throughout the 2000 campaign and during his time in the WH. Most people think any comparisions of Bush to Reagan, are just fine.

I'll tell you one thing, if Ronald Reagan was POTUS in 2001, there would never have been a 9-11. IMO, of course.

[Amelia]

I'll tell you one thing, if Ronald Reagan was POTUS in 2001, there would never have been a 9-11. IMO, of course.

Well, you mustn't forget that the terrorist types 'tried' President Reagan, too - remember Beirut?

President Reagan's response, IIRC, was swift and sure, and he wasn't too worried about what other countries thought of it.

President Reagan is my favorite president of my lifetime, so far anyway ;-), but we mustn't pretend that he was perfect, or that everything was 100% wonderful during those 8 years.

[deport]

Not being dismissive of Reagan..... or didn't intend to be. Maybe you are a little defensive. President Bush is respective of and honors President Reagan, why shouldn't he? President Reagan was a great President.

I don't care if it was only 14 yrs ago..... The events of the last couple years have change the dynamics greatly, so to try and compare them are not realistic, imo. You are certainly entitled to your opinion also.

This country was attacked on it's own soil on 911. Maybe Reagan could have stopped it but we'll never know no matter how much you can 'assure'.

Now you have a nice day....