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Ronald Reagan has died
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May he rest in peace in Heaven. Mr. Reagan will definitely be missed. 
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That is a very good point, Antilles. My Grandmother has Alzheimers and she is generally in a very pleasant mood. My poor Grandfather has about reached his limit both physically and mentally. He can't continue caring for her much longer. It is such a terrible situation. I can only imagine what it must have been like for poor Nancy. Sure, she had many people to take care of her husband, but even when he was President she was always the one to make sure everything was as it needed to be for him. I hope she can live out the rest of her years in peace knowing that she did her absolute best and loved and cared for him until the very end.
I first thought, wow, to make it to 93 is pretty impressive. Then I realized, due to the Alzheimers, his mind probably only made it to 87 or 88. Poor Nancy and family. I was young when he was president, and looking back, of course don't agree with everything he did. But he may be the best one we've had since I've been around.
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While I do not consider Reagan to have been an overall beneficial president of this country, I do have great respect for him. Whether or not what he did was right, he always did what he thought was best. His personality as a leader was indeed amazing.
One thing I found very poingnant was Nancy's appeal for stem cell research. Too bad nobody in the party would listen...
One thing I found very poingnant was Nancy's appeal for stem cell research. Too bad nobody in the party would listen...
Guinivere,
While I am not conservative leaning, and was never a fan of Reagan, I can see why people would think he's the best in recent decades. One, there is a lot of sentimentality right now. Two, look at his competition. They all had many problems...
The current Bush is dogged by the controversy of Iraq, and his poor relations with many traditional allies. Clinton was dogged by personal controversies, and some big political flops (ie his health care plan in term 1). Bush senior was lauded for the Gulf War, but was blamed for the poor US economy, and branded a liar for his "read my lips" campaign promise.
Carter was unpopular, even with Democrats. He also suffered fom economic and inflation problems, as well as the US hostage situation. Ford wasn't around long enough to do anything. (He has the dubious distinction of being the only man to hold the offices of Vice President and President, while never being elected to either post.) Nixon had to resign in disgrace over Watergate, and Johnson was saddled with Vietnam.
These things tend to make Reagan look better. He was tainted with Iran contra, but people remember him for his handling of the Cold War, Grenada,a nd an assasination attempt. Reaganomics hurt a lot of people, but that seems to be overshadowed by his record and charisma.
Ptchika, I'm also happy Nancy is pushing for stem cell research. I wish more people wouldn't wait until they are directly affected by a problem to do something about it, though.
While I am not conservative leaning, and was never a fan of Reagan, I can see why people would think he's the best in recent decades. One, there is a lot of sentimentality right now. Two, look at his competition. They all had many problems...
The current Bush is dogged by the controversy of Iraq, and his poor relations with many traditional allies. Clinton was dogged by personal controversies, and some big political flops (ie his health care plan in term 1). Bush senior was lauded for the Gulf War, but was blamed for the poor US economy, and branded a liar for his "read my lips" campaign promise.
Carter was unpopular, even with Democrats. He also suffered fom economic and inflation problems, as well as the US hostage situation. Ford wasn't around long enough to do anything. (He has the dubious distinction of being the only man to hold the offices of Vice President and President, while never being elected to either post.) Nixon had to resign in disgrace over Watergate, and Johnson was saddled with Vietnam.
These things tend to make Reagan look better. He was tainted with Iran contra, but people remember him for his handling of the Cold War, Grenada,a nd an assasination attempt. Reaganomics hurt a lot of people, but that seems to be overshadowed by his record and charisma.
Ptchika, I'm also happy Nancy is pushing for stem cell research. I wish more people wouldn't wait until they are directly affected by a problem to do something about it, though.
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Sadly, it takes something like this to hit home to to many politicians and families before they wake up and realize that the potential of stem cell research may never be realized as long as the US government refuses to fund stem cell research. :\
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They should use adult stem cells and cord blood...that would settle debate...
Anyways...I thought the services were very well done. I was a little schocked when that cell phone went off, though,
Anyways...I thought the services were very well done. I was a little schocked when that cell phone went off, though,
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Did anyone catch CNBC's coverage where they were showing the State Funeral service and kind of superimposed on the screen was Chris Matthews and cohort eating and wiping their mouths?
How did you feel about the applause for Nancy Reagan as they were beginning the journey to the Capitol? I was shocked to hear applause at a funeral even if it was meant as a show of support. I wonder why the Reagan children were not at Nancy's side at all times?
How did you feel about the applause for Nancy Reagan as they were beginning the journey to the Capitol? I was shocked to hear applause at a funeral even if it was meant as a show of support. I wonder why the Reagan children were not at Nancy's side at all times?
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