Tonight, I plan to go again to the Reagan Library, to pay my respects to the man who had a greater influence on my generation than any other person the media or the pundits bring to mind.
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I should have added an "Amen" to this. I was age 10-18 during the Reagan presidency. He was and is an inspiration and his optimism exemplified what I remember as a teen. It's amazing how kids/teens really look up to and exemplify their generation based on the character in office. We had Reagan and I can remember it wasn't that bad a time to be a teen--I remember things being very optimistic for the most part. Compare that with the likes of a Clintoon and what you can aspire to...
You sure didn't hear about school violence as much during that time period. Not like the 90's when clinton was President. I think President Reagan's optimism transcended to all specters of society. Oh yeah, and the gen-xers dressed better too. :)
"We had Reagan and I can remember it wasn't that bad a time to be a teen--I remember things being very optimistic for the most part."
It was a fun time, a cheery and energetic. Our clothes and hair reflected it! So did Reagan himself!
"ompare that with the likes of a Clintoon and what you can aspire to"
GgaaaaaaahhhhhhHHHHHHHHH!
Thank GOD I missed the '90s.