"'Reagan-era Republicanism is [unwelcome] in today's GOP. '"
I wrote in this website during the Obama Administration that Pres. Reagan would be a RINO in the GOP back then. More so now. As Newt Gingrich once said, "Pres. Reagan talks like a conservatives but governs as a moderate." I'm pretty sure that's a direct quote.
How many remember that Pres. Reagan cut-and-ran from Beirut when the going got rough, raised taxes more than once, granted amnesty to illegal immigrants, breaking a campaign pledge he never once proposed a balanced budget and tripled the national debt (breaking a campaign pledge?
It's interesting how so many conservatives twist themselves like a pretzel to justify these policies as
I would guess Bob that you threw that bait hook out there for me!
JFK with his tax cuts would be considered a conservative and Clinton working with Grindrich would be considered a party traitor today. I just read several republicans didn't vote to censor the gang members. Go Figure.
I'm not going to wrestle with your attacks on Reagan, but he was free to admit mistakes and take corrective actions. Also, maybe if congress would have built on legislation he signed, we'd be at a better state.
Maybe news comes a little late to the Islands but back in the good ole days politicians actually talked to each other. Besides, Reagan could deliver good jokes half of which our current sitting president couldn't understand!
Hi Tim! You're right to the extent that my comment was baithook. But I set the bait for anyone here.
"I'm not going to wrestle with your attacks on Reagan...."
I was certainly not attacking Reagan in my post. Remember, I'm a moderate liberal - although liberal ideologues frequently consider me conservative and right-wingers frequently consider me a flaming liberal if not a socialist. I'm glad Pres. Reagan had a strong moderate streak.
Yes, President Reagan was extremely affable, witty, charming and had a strong presence. That coupled with his right-wing rhetoric probably conned millions of conservatives into making him a conservative icon.
Even today, any national GOP politician who dares not take a low bow to Pres.. Reagan iis skating on melting ice.
All well in the North. Leaves have fallen as well as snow and instead of coconuts in the trees falling, we have acorns. But, life is good if you want it to be. Aloha buddy!
If Ukraine were without pipelines, it would have went like Crimea.. it’s all about having a financial interest. No one cared about Crimea - Obama did nothing. We see Ukraine as an endless money pit - and we see Israelis and Palestinians as civilization and cavemen going at it again - cavemen start the fight and the Israelis finish it. The Palestinians should go to the Muslim state of Pakistan..
"'Reagan-era Republicanism is [unwelcome] in today's GOP. '"
I wrote in this website during the Obama Administration that Pres. Reagan would be a RINO in the GOP back then. More so now. As Newt Gingrich once said, "Pres. Reagan talks like a conservatives but governs as a moderate." I'm pretty sure that's a direct quote.
How many remember that Pres. Reagan cut-and-ran from Beirut when the going got rough, raised taxes more than once, granted amnesty to illegal immigrants, breaking a campaign pledge he never once proposed a balanced budget and tripled the national debt (breaking a campaign pledge?
It's interesting how so many conservatives twist themselves like a pretzel to justify these policies as
Good article John couldn't agree more. I hope you resolve your issues with Nikki cause I really like her.
My issues with her would not prevent me from voting for her in the primary and general election.
"'Reagan-era Republicanism is [unwelcome] in today's GOP. '"
I wrote in this website during the Obama Administration that Pres. Reagan would be a RINO in the GOP back then. More so now. As Newt Gingrich once said, "Pres. Reagan talks like a conservatives but governs as a moderate." I'm pretty sure that's a direct quote.
How many remember that Pres. Reagan cut-and-ran from Beirut when the going got rough, raised taxes more than once, granted amnesty to illegal immigrants, breaking a campaign pledge he never once proposed a balanced budget and tripled the national debt (breaking a campaign pledge?
It's interesting how so many conservatives twist themselves like a pretzel to justify these policies as
consistent with conservatism.
I would guess Bob that you threw that bait hook out there for me!
JFK with his tax cuts would be considered a conservative and Clinton working with Grindrich would be considered a party traitor today. I just read several republicans didn't vote to censor the gang members. Go Figure.
I'm not going to wrestle with your attacks on Reagan, but he was free to admit mistakes and take corrective actions. Also, maybe if congress would have built on legislation he signed, we'd be at a better state.
Maybe news comes a little late to the Islands but back in the good ole days politicians actually talked to each other. Besides, Reagan could deliver good jokes half of which our current sitting president couldn't understand!
Hi Tim! You're right to the extent that my comment was baithook. But I set the bait for anyone here.
"I'm not going to wrestle with your attacks on Reagan...."
I was certainly not attacking Reagan in my post. Remember, I'm a moderate liberal - although liberal ideologues frequently consider me conservative and right-wingers frequently consider me a flaming liberal if not a socialist. I'm glad Pres. Reagan had a strong moderate streak.
Yes, President Reagan was extremely affable, witty, charming and had a strong presence. That coupled with his right-wing rhetoric probably conned millions of conservatives into making him a conservative icon.
Even today, any national GOP politician who dares not take a low bow to Pres.. Reagan iis skating on melting ice.
Hope you're well Tim.
All well in the North. Leaves have fallen as well as snow and instead of coconuts in the trees falling, we have acorns. But, life is good if you want it to be. Aloha buddy!
If Ukraine were without pipelines, it would have went like Crimea.. it’s all about having a financial interest. No one cared about Crimea - Obama did nothing. We see Ukraine as an endless money pit - and we see Israelis and Palestinians as civilization and cavemen going at it again - cavemen start the fight and the Israelis finish it. The Palestinians should go to the Muslim state of Pakistan..
Would you like salt on that pretzel?
Make sure it’s kosher salt.
No reasonable person could disagree with this assessment. 100% spot on.
"'Reagan-era Republicanism is [unwelcome] in today's GOP. '"
I wrote in this website during the Obama Administration that Pres. Reagan would be a RINO in the GOP back then. More so now. As Newt Gingrich once said, "Pres. Reagan talks like a conservatives but governs as a moderate." I'm pretty sure that's a direct quote.
How many remember that Pres. Reagan cut-and-ran from Beirut when the going got rough, raised taxes more than once, granted amnesty to illegal immigrants, breaking a campaign pledge he never once proposed a balanced budget and tripled the national debt (breaking a campaign pledge?
It's interesting how so many conservatives twist themselves like a pretzel to justify these policies as
consistent with conservatism.