Pres. Ronald Reagan

[FLB717]

A true American hero, a leader of vision for the world and a guy with a sense of humor has left us.

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!


Reagan was the best actor ever to be President of the U.S. In movies, his acting was OK. He saved it all for his big role, and should've won an Academy Award for his acting as the President. He was one of the most "presidential" presidents we've ever had.

While I wasn't excited about Reagan's job as President, he looks like a genious compared to George W. If they we're running against each other today, I'd have no problem whatsoever voting for Reagan over GW Bush.

Bring back the old Republican party of fiscal responsibility and smaller government (I realize we'd have to go back well before Reagan, as one of his main problems was his record deficits)!

Cliff
GRB

 

[MarriedToIt]

Bring back the old Republican party of fiscal responsibility and smaller government (I realize we'd have to go back well before Reagan, as one of his main problems was his record deficits)!

GRB

Like ALL post-Great Depression presidents, regardless of party affiliation, government has grown and grown and grown. I am a Republican for sure, and never had the pleasure for voting for Reagan as I never made it out of grade school while he was in office, but his budgets were never balanced, not close. I suspect he was spending to wipe up Carter's mess. As we all know "the president" is more than one man. R.I.P.

Tailwinds...

 

[BLUE BAYOU]

I remember those years... After the Carter years (I remember 18% mortgage rates) it was a distinct pleasure to be an American during the Reagan years-- he uplifted the confidence of all Americans and truly brought dignity to the Office of the President of the United States (it was known that he would not enter the Oval office unless he was in a suit and tie) a far cry from what Bill muddied. Putting aside politics or how good a president he was, it was how he lived and loved life and especially America, that made him a true hero. His faith in Nancy, America, and God is truly immeasurable. God bless you President Reagan and the United States of America.

 

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Reagan was a Republican President presiding over a Democrat controlled legislature. The deficits belong to Congress, not the President. Congress has the pursestrings, regardless of what budget the President proposes. Congress goes along with the current charade because it gives them deniability at election time.

Throw em all out.

God blessed the USofA by giving us Ronaldus Magnus

 

[PCL_128]

The media has been talking of the deficits all week, but despite what they say, Reagan was not to blame. Reagan submitted 3 balanced budget proposals to congress during his terms as president. Each time the liberal democrat congress rejected his balanced budget and increased spending.

Government tax revenues actually doubled during the Reagan years (99.2% increase in tax revenues). Unfortunately, the liberals increased spending on social programs at far greater a rate than tax revenues increased. That is what inspired Newt and the rest of the conservatives to call for a balanced budget amendment in the early 90s. Of course, the liberals would have none of that.

Don't believe what the liberal media tells you about Reagan and taxes. Look it up yourself.