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In reply to the discussion: British Officials Portrayed Reagan as a “Bozo” [View all]DrBulldog
(841 posts)22. Many of us already knew this back then ...
... I recall a lot of press rumors going around that said the same thing. I also remember giving my 60-year-old mother hell when she said she was voting for Reagan instead of Carter - but sadly Reagan went on to con the entire older generation into believing his utter nonsense about government and economics.
And thus we are now in our colossal ugly national mess because of Ronald Reagan - he initiated the destruction the two decades of structural progressiveness - the true golden age of America - of the 60s and 70s, as well as committed major federal crimes without being held accountable, and after 30+ years we can all witness the incredible mass effect on our middle class and our children of electing a moron to the White House.
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Hmmm ... sounds like Ms. Thatcher may have served as "Reagan's brain" ...
eppur_se_muova
May 2014
#2
He wasn't a Bozo, he was an actor suffering from dementia and alzheimers who was used as a puppet
NightWatcher
May 2014
#5
Unfortunately, we didn't get it right either. You elected Ronnie, but we elected Maggie.
LeftishBrit
May 2014
#50
Why? Her job was to do what she thought best for her country, not to be a true friend to Reagan.
merrily
May 2014
#14
Meh. In secret, they probably portray quite a few people as bozos, especially USians.
merrily
May 2014
#16