Ronald Reagan: A 'folklore' president who led a revolution (Obama, party, economy)

[Wonderful Jellal]

WASHINGTON — No surprise, perhaps, that the American president who came to fame in Hollywood would have a centennial celebration with splash.
Ronald Wilson Reagan — born Feb. 6, 1911, in Tampico, Ill., — led a tidal wave that set the United States on a more conservative course that is still influencing politics today.
On his watch, the Cold War moved toward its end, taxes and regulations were slashed, and federal spending priorities were reordered. In his wake, the nation's political geography was reshaped as he united a fractured Republican Party, drew a new breed of voters to its side and forced even the Democratic Party to adjust.


Ronald Reagan: A 'folklore' president who led a revolution - USATODAY.com


Reagan, best president ever

[wellyouknow]

I never understood what the big thing about Reagan is. He went on a biggest spending spree and trippled our debt. Hes was never eloquent or witty, or a great spontaneous speaker. He was not clever. He was a terrible state governor. A terrible B movie actor. Neither personable nor intelligent. Obama seems to like him, though.

[Booya]

President Reagan was actually very witty. Beyond that he made people feel good. He had a gift with making people feel comfortable regardless of what side of the party line they visited. He was a genuinely decent man.

Something Mr. Obama would well learn from.

[liebknecht]

Originally Posted by wellyouknow

I never understood what the big thing about Reagan is. He went on a biggest spending spree and trippled our debt. Hes was never eloquent or witty, or a great spontaneous speaker. He was not clever. He was a terrible state governor. A terrible B movie actor. Neither personable nor intelligent. Obama seems to like him, though.

great post, sums it up nicely

[Wonderful Jellal]

Reagan saved the US economy destroyed by the horrible Carter