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The Reagan administration has been out of power for decades. Our culture has changed enormously. Reagan did not live in the era of the Internet. He never Googled himself or watched YouTube. He had no position on ObamaCare, stem-cell research, or the high costs of prescription drugs. An entire generation has been born since he’s been president. The idea that Republicans must be Reagan clones looks pathetically out of touch.

Ironically, this is the last thing the forward-looking, modest, and practical Reagan would want.

The truth is that Ronald Reagan was imperfect. He stumbled in debates, lost his place at times, and fell asleep in meetings. He was in danger of losing the presidential nomination at one point in 1980 to George H. W. Bush. In 1984 he stumbled badly in a televised debate against Democrat Walter Mondale.

Like any politician, Reagan changed his mind. As Governor of California, he signed pro-choice legislation into law that he later regretted. He supported a tax increase to balance the state budget, then ran against tax increases. As president, Reagan supported the equivalent of amnesty for illegal immigrants. He rejected Republican supported plans to invade Panama and Lebanon to protect American national security.

If he were starting out as a candidate today, the real Ronald Reagan could not measure up to the Ronald Reagan of myth.

None of this is meant to diminish Reagan’s many accomplishments, but to put them into proper context. When we create a false image of Reagan as the flawless Republican, there’s no way any other Republican will compare.

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/11/2...cans-accept-it/

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Eggie:

I am a man dedicated to the discussion of ideas, not trivial and spophomoric ad hominem diversions.

So, please step up to a loftier plane and rejoin me in discussing the topic.

Which of these O'Connell ideas (gleaned from the linked articles) do you disagree with?

With 2014 on the horizon, he predicted that health care should definitely be the major focus for the Republicans.

As for other potential 2016 candidates, O’Connell said that Florida Senator Marco Rubio could also be good choice, but added that he might have tripped himself up with his immigration issues.

Ronald Reagan was a great man. He was a wise man. He was in many ways an ideal leader for his times.

O’Connell also pointed out that one of the problems with the Republican party is that they let the Democrats define them in the media and that they need to do a much better job of articulating their agenda.

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Eggie:

I am a man dedicated to the discussion of ideas, not trivial and spophomoric ad hominem diversions.

So, please step up to a loftier plane and rejoin me in discussing the topic.

Which of these O'Connell ideas (gleaned from the linked articles) do you disagree with?

With 2014 on the horizon, he predicted that health care should definitely be the major focus for the Republicans.

As for other potential 2016 candidates, O’Connell said that Florida Senator Marco Rubio could also be good choice, but added that he might have tripped himself up with his immigration issues.

Ronald Reagan was a great man. He was a wise man. He was in many ways an ideal leader for his times.

O’Connell also pointed out that one of the problems with the Republican party is that they let the Democrats define them in the media and that they need to do a much better job of articulating their agenda.

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“Somebody who agrees with you 80% of the time is an 80% friend not a 20% enemy.”

Ronaldus Maximus

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This from loser Ford O'Connell who is a McCain strategist and is pushing Chris Christie and hawking a book--....


Your type of RINO loser ced

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