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In reply to the discussion: In the 1970's I don't remember early voting, and it seemed like every school had voting machines [View all]appalachiablue
(41,131 posts)Next to Trump he was at least sane and not as evil. But Dutch actually did little and was essentially a useful puppet for handlers who were very busy and effective over 8 yrs.
Ronnie also slept a lot with the beginnings of Alzheimer's, esp. after taking a gunshot in the 1st term.
Reagan's admin. began the 'govt. is the problem' era of 'trickle down' adopting libertarian ideology, like UK's Thatcher:
- Big tax breaks for the rich, deregulation of business and banks; end of the Fairness Doctrine regulating US media,
- High costs for college education pushed onto students and families; demeaning federal govt. employees,
- Dismantling labor unions; breaking down the mental health system creating the crisis today,
- Adherence to social conservatism; lack of action on AIDS research which costs the lives of thousands of loved ones including our beloved younger brother.
No mercy for the Gipper, and Bush Sr.