Posted on 01/21/2006 4:01:06 PM PST by rhema
10. "Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first." —Remarks at a business conference, Los Angeles, March 2, 1977
9. "You can tell a lot about a fellow's character by his way of eating jellybeans." —The Observer, March 29, 1981
8. “Thomas Jefferson once said, "We should never judge a president by his age, only by his works.' And ever since he told me that, I stopped worrying." —Circa 1988
7. "I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I'm in a cabinet meeting." —Said often during his presidency, 1981-1989
6. "How do you tell a communist? Well, it's someone who reads Marx and Lenin. And how do you tell an anti-Communist? It's someone who understands Marx and Lenin." —Remarks in Arlington, Virginia, September 25, 1987
5. "The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." —Remarks to the White House Conference on Small Business, August 15, 1986
4. “I am not worried about the deficit. It is big enough to take care of itself.” —Said often during his presidency, 1981-1989
3. "All great change in America begins at the dinner table." —Farewell Address to the Nation, The White House, January 11, 1989
2. "I've noticed that everyone who is for abortion has already been born." —The New York Times, September 22, 1980
1. "There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn't mind who gets the credit." — First Inaugural Address, January 21, 1981
LOL! Pretty much sums up what government is really all about.
Raster, pinging you because, in case you haven't already seen it, I thought you'd enjoy this thread about President Reagan's quips.
Present-day republicans should revisit this comment by the Gipper as the Republican Party (while controlling the WH, House and Senate) continues to grow the size and reach of government.
I miss the "Gipper"! Our country was lucky to have such a great man and giant of a leader. God bless Ronald Reagan!
And dropped squarely on their heads.
Thanks for the ping! I did see the original post, but the thread has grown a bit!
I see there are a few noobs on FR who aren't very fond of looking in a history book (comparing Bush to Carter, Bush 41 had no focus, Bush is no Reagan, etc.) and a few would be candidates for stupid quote of the month if it weren't for LIEberals spouting off.
Reagan had plenty of practice for his speaking abilities, and getting out his message. Reagan's life experience was far more extensive than G.W. Bush, but both will be remembered fondly when the lies and distortions are peeled away. The LIEberals still don't understand the greatness of the two Presidents or how similar they both really are.
The example I'd look at is that both followed DUmocrat presidents who had made a mockery of the office and this country. Both restored dignity to the office and the country, have had pathetic has-been presstitutes nipping at their heels since day 1, and stood up to tyranny when others would appease.
My favorite quote by Reagan is that communism's legacy will be relegated to "the ash-heap of history"...the same place where the DUmocrat party is headed today.
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A big AMEN on that my friend
You man find this thread of intrest
People might find these threads of relevent interest.
"Abortion and the Conscience of a Nation" : by President Ronald Reagan, 1983
Glad you guys could go the distance. Your son will always remember that. I was 4 when President Kennedy was killed and I do remember; one of my sons was 4 on 9/11 and he will always remember.
I keep this on my profile page:
“Whether we are talking about pain suffered by unborn children, or about late-term abortions, or about infanticide, we inevitably focus on the humanity of the unborn child. Each of these issues is a potential rallying point for the sanctity of life ethic. Once we as a nation rally around any one of these issues to affirm the sanctity of life, we will see the importance of affirming this principle across the board."
From: Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation
-- Ronald Reagan, Tenth Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, 1983
The best!
I keep this on my profile page
That's why I admire you so... ; )
LOL, thanks.
"Do you not want to see anything positive about Bush on this thread?"
Once again, this is a Reagan thread. I just want to enjoy the memories of Ronald Reagan :)
"There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn't mind who gets the credit."
Wise words. Part of Reagan's greatness was his humility.
Understood?
Great idea. I used your postal service link to email a suggestion that the Reagan stamp should be reissued for the new 39 cent stamp.
"I paid for this microphone!"
"Government is like an infant. An alimentary canal with a voracious appetite at one end and no accountability at the other."
Who do you think he should shoot first?
Government is ALWAYS the problem. And somehow it always manages to find some "war" or another so that people like you will stay in the cheerleading section. Yet, somehow or another, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and our liberty always take the hits and never fully recover. But you and your ilk are just too blinded by your worship of Big Brother to notice that. Pity.
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