I realize this isn't Rants and Raves, but I'm putting it here because it's political.

I am a registered Democrat. There are certain issues that I feel the Democrats get absolutely right, and I support them for it. I voted for Obama, Kerry, Gore, and Clinton in the past elections.

But I also believe that the Republicans get some things absolutely right as well. I suppose I'm near the center on the political chart.



At any rate, I was recently looking at some of Ronald Reagan's ideologies. Again, I think he got certain things wrong (the Iran-Contra scandal, poor support of environmental issues, trickle down economics, etc).

But a lot of what I see I agree with. I've included a list of quotes which particularly stand out, which I think are awesome.

Important commentary on the value of human life and the need to be strong.
Sad but true. Nothing has changed since this quote was said.
Great insight into the shortcomings of communism.
Obama's recent comments about nuclear arms in the world is reflected in this quote by Reagan.
They wouldn't have been the Ten Commandments, it would have been a book with articles, sections, subsections, and text filled with pork. And the simple meanings of the Ten Commandments would have been complicated beyond understanding (assuming they passed at all).
Another great comment about politicians selling out to special interests.
Fantastic quote. Not political, but a great thought on how to live your life.
I agree that too many handouts is wrong. I do believe that they need to be there, but limited.
You can't argue with the logic of this quote. This is an interesting way to look at this controversial subject.
I love the wittiness of this quote! Reagan was great for getting his point across with comedy.
Realistic view of dealing with the problems in our society. We do not need to fund programs to solve all of our country's problems. People can make an impact directly without government involvement.

I'm a firm believer that welfare should exist as a temporary aid when people fall on hard times. I do not favor a welfare state, having the citizens beign supported by the government for years. That path that leads down ends in a weakened economy and citizens who take advantage of the system.
Again, this isn't a political quote, but a funny example of Reagan's ability to laugh at himself and make his audience smile.

My favorite Reagan quote:

If Republicans had been more like Reagan for the past 8 years, we would be living in a different world.

I'm proud to have voted for Reagan in '84

Reagan has been my favorite president since I've been old enough to know who the president was. He is still the reason I'm currently a republican.

My favorite Reagan quote was during the whole Qaddafi Libya fiasco. "They counted on America to be passive, they counted wrong."

Now that was a man who made you proud to be an American.

I guess that depends on which side of him you were sitting on.

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Well, that really goes for every president, Rugen. But, I see where your comment is coming from.

I named my daughter Reagan in honor of the man.

Thank goodness she wasn't born in 1972. *That* would have been hard to explain later on!

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Hope is the new black.

yeah, since I was born in 1971...

*sigh* No one appreciates a good Nixon joke anymore...

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Hope is the new black.