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"The tears of joy with which millions greeted the collapse of the Soviet empire proved that Reagan was entirely justified in calling it an “evil empire.” Even some of who were previously skeptical of Reagan were compelled to admit that they had been wrong and Reagan’s approach had been thoroughly vindicated. Reflecting on Reagan’s complex strategy of initial toughness toward the Soviet Union—in the face of denunciation from liberals—and later support for Gorbachev—in the face of criticism from conservatives—Henry Kissinger called it “the most stunning diplomatic achievement of the modern era.”
Margaret Thatcher composed Reagan’s epitaph when she said that “he won the cold war without firing a shot.” That’s how history will remember him. On the anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s collapse, we should do Reagan the honor of recognizing his prescient leadership that helped to produce that marvelous event."
This explains more of how Reagan played a role in getting the wall to fall down. Great analysis.
Thank God for Reagan!
At the time, the world needed Reagan, Thatcher and Pope John Paul II.
Poor concrete work. After all, it was put up in a hurry. Too much sand, I would guess.
I assume that the reasons are many and intertwined. President Reagan's policies certainly helped in the breakup, as did having Gorbachev as the Soviet leader (recall that the Wall fell first, with the Soviet Union breaking up a year later).
No I believe the East Germans/Soviets left certain sections weaker so they could drive Tanks and APC's through the wall and attack West Berlin push as far into western Germany and grab as much territory as fast as possible.
Communism was untenable for many reasons...not just because the USSR was indebted, but the people living there and in its satellite states got pissed off of the regime.
"The theme of Knight Rider was that one man can make a difference — and in 1989 I thought, I have a chance to do something with this. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time."...
I wept when I read that.
"The tears of joy with which millions greeted the collapse of the Soviet empire proved that Reagan was entirely justified in calling it an “evil empire.” Even some of who were previously skeptical of Reagan were compelled to admit that they had been wrong and Reagan’s approach had been thoroughly vindicated. Reflecting on Reagan’s complex strategy of initial toughness toward the Soviet Union—in the face of denunciation from liberals—and later support for Gorbachev—in the face of criticism from conservatives—Henry Kissinger called it “the most stunning diplomatic achievement of the modern era.”
Margaret Thatcher composed Reagan’s epitaph when she said that “he won the cold war without firing a shot.” That’s how history will remember him. On the anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s collapse, we should do Reagan the honor of recognizing his prescient leadership that helped to produce that marvelous event."
This explains more of how Reagan played a role in getting the wall to fall down. Great analysis.
Reagan also gave amnesty for refugees from the East and South. That was also an important part of the liberation. I hear his followers will continue this important legacy of freedom un-waveringly.
Last edited by Potential_Landlord; 11-14-2014 at 02:13 PM..
Funny how the starry eyed think Reagan ACTUALLY had something to do with the wall coming down huh? It was only a very well timed speech.
I often wonder how the events would have play out had the East Germans started mowing down the protestors.
I'm sure that is what your liberal professors told you but that web site says nothing about Reagan. You have a link that does?
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