[gramho12]

To be fair, Reagan faced a hostile, Democrat-controlled Congress. By comparison, Bush has a Republican-controlled House, and a Senate that is only barely controlled by the Democrats

And who was one of Reagan's best friends? None other than Tip O'Neill. They opposed each other politically, but had respect for each other. Also, congress confirmed Reagan's nominees because of the respect for the presidency and its administration. Like I said, times were different.

[Dane]

Also, congress confirmed Reagan's nominees because of the respect for the presidency and its administration

Uh no. Reagan's nominees were confirmed because he had a Republican Senate for six years(1981-1987). Remember Bork being "Borked" when the demos took control in early 87.