I didn't become a fan of Reagan until he fired the air traffic controllers....he had backbone and not many republicans in congress can say that..What he had to say about anyone would not necessarily make me change my mind.
But he did perform almost a miracle in turning around the Carter economy....He was witty and could laugh at himself and didn't bad mouth in public anyone that I can think of...An admirable President..
As far as judging superficially, we all do that also...You see a raggy, unshaven and dirty man sleeping in the alley are you judging him a bum superficially? (or do you figure he might be the CEO of a corporation).. Or on his appearance...The way a woman dresses caused men to judge her based on her appearance...very superficially judging. Maybe your one that has never done that, if so I applaud you...A difference of opinion is what makes a horse race..
When I look at that bum in the street, my thoughts are invariably “He too, is a child of God” and “there but for the grace of God go I.” And I might add that I’ve heard some real pearls of wisdom from such individuals.
How I interact with those unfortunate souls is between the Almighty and me.