Ronald Reagan 1911-2004
Saturday, June 5, 2004 by tjesterb | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2004/reagan/index.html
I just read the news on CNN. Link is to a pretty good biography.
I know there is, and was, great variance in how people viewed his policies, but I don't think anyone can deny how he always belived in the greatness of the American Dream and the American people [ no offense intended to any other nationalities present]. The values he upheld are sadly lacking in today's society. I doubt we will see someone of his stature any time soon.
I just read the news on CNN. Link is to a pretty good biography.
I know there is, and was, great variance in how people viewed his policies, but I don't think anyone can deny how he always belived in the greatness of the American Dream and the American people [ no offense intended to any other nationalities present]. The values he upheld are sadly lacking in today's society. I doubt we will see someone of his stature any time soon.
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yrag
Reply #42 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 10:24 AM
Reply #42 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 10:24 AM
Agreed. I didn't start it, but I certainly perpetuated it and for that I'm sorry to the Author of the Thread.
_footsie_
Reply #43 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 10:35 AM
Reply #43 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 10:35 AM
Presidents are human, too...even though they're not supposed to be
and since we all at times have the misfortune of making a mistake once in a while or doing or saying the wrong thing at the wrong time to the wrong people...we mostly try to do the right thing....
I think he was a good man and a President that tried his best to do what was right for us as a people and to make sense of a mess of a foreign policy.
I liked what he was. I didn't always agree with his policies but I respected him. I think he did a great deal of good for the country and the world. Considering the crucial decisions he made with success to better relations with the other superpowers of the world, it's my opinion that there wasn't anyone out there that could have accomplished what he did.
He sure had a heckuva sense of humor didn't he?
...stuff like that makes the world go 'round you know?? 
Rest in Peace, President Reagan. You were a good guy
and since we all at times have the misfortune of making a mistake once in a while or doing or saying the wrong thing at the wrong time to the wrong people...we mostly try to do the right thing....
I think he was a good man and a President that tried his best to do what was right for us as a people and to make sense of a mess of a foreign policy.
I liked what he was. I didn't always agree with his policies but I respected him. I think he did a great deal of good for the country and the world. Considering the crucial decisions he made with success to better relations with the other superpowers of the world, it's my opinion that there wasn't anyone out there that could have accomplished what he did.
He sure had a heckuva sense of humor didn't he?
...stuff like that makes the world go 'round you know?? 
Rest in Peace, President Reagan. You were a good guy
Sugaree
Reply #44 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 6:09 PM
Reply #44 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 6:09 PM
I wouldn''t dare beat my chest
Anyways...I didn''t mean to start any Crapola.
RIP Mr.Reagen.
Oh and Randy, We don''t have to agree on everything
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Anyways...I didn''t mean to start any Crapola.
RIP Mr.Reagen.
Oh and Randy, We don''t have to agree on everything
[Message Edited]
IPlural
Reply #45 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 6:26 PM
Reply #45 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 6:26 PM
eh Blame IP, I can take it...
anyway, his children came to peace with him over time for what ever their difference might have been. I honestly do hope that He and they had the chance to spend some reality based time together before it was all said and done.
My Grandfather went in pretty much the same manner and he did not know who any of us were in the end. That alone is a heavy load for those left behind, then put the media and everything else on top of it and the regrets, pain and questions just snowball.
Said it before and will say it again, I hope they had their chance to put some of the heavy emotional baggage away and can grasp and hold onto some really happy memories when all is said and done.
anyway, his children came to peace with him over time for what ever their difference might have been. I honestly do hope that He and they had the chance to spend some reality based time together before it was all said and done.
My Grandfather went in pretty much the same manner and he did not know who any of us were in the end. That alone is a heavy load for those left behind, then put the media and everything else on top of it and the regrets, pain and questions just snowball.
Said it before and will say it again, I hope they had their chance to put some of the heavy emotional baggage away and can grasp and hold onto some really happy memories when all is said and done.
XX
Reply #47 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 8:40 PM
GOD! I prefer a human president than an inhuman one. Sure, we all have flaws. But it's what makes us humans.
Reply #47 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 8:40 PM
| Presidents are human, too...even though they're not supposed to be |
GOD! I prefer a human president than an inhuman one. Sure, we all have flaws. But it's what makes us humans.
Rmart
Reply #48 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 1:15 AM
Too late. You already did. And with emotional attacks and distorted errors rather than factual evidence as well. Too bad.
Reply #48 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 1:15 AM
| This thread should stay dedicated to Mr. Reagan's passing, I don't wish to distract from that. |
Too late. You already did. And with emotional attacks and distorted errors rather than factual evidence as well. Too bad.
IPlural
Reply #49 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 2:54 AM
Reply #49 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 2:54 AM
Well it would be nice if the BAITING would stop...
btw: The above is for you RMart and anyone else wanting to drag this further into the dirt...
Start a thread if you like, but stop it.
btw: The above is for you RMart and anyone else wanting to drag this further into the dirt...
Start a thread if you like, but stop it.
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Reply #41 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 10:18 AM
It really would have been 'nice' if this thread had remained somewhat as a 'tribute' to the passing of a World Leader as was its intent.
Next time, what say everyone makes a conscious effort NOT to engage in chest-beating.