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29. Reagan v. Bush

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 04:16 AM

Jan 2012

There wasn't a dimes worth of difference between the Reagan and Bush policies on social/domestic and fiscal policy. And all of the candidates would embrace those same policies all over again, including no progress on deficits. Foreign policy differences are a little more substantial. Reagan had Iran-Contra while Bush had an illegal, optional war with Iraq. Iran-Contra is the lesser of two evils here but that is not why the current crop of Republicans embrace Reagan. Obviously, these Republicans are talking about charm. Reagan had it and Bush didn't. The only problem is that these Republicans are all much closer to Bush in that department than they are to Reagan. lol

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George W. Bush presidency barely mentioned in Republican contest [View all] Little Star Jan 2012 OP

It's like that uncle in the family that no one wants to talk about. liberal N proud Jan 2012 #1

Exactly! Little Star Jan 2012 #2

Apparently he just wasn't batshit enough primavera Jan 2012 #39

: think Jan 2012 #3

he's toxic SixthSense Jan 2012 #4

They are all advocating more wars and debt, except Paul. So while they may not talk about B*sh harun Jan 2012 #5

Yep! That's true. n/t Little Star Jan 2012 #6

That's because there was no George W. Bush presidency, it was only a residency Uncle Joe Jan 2012 #7

"George W. Bush?" "George W. Bush?" Hmmm...that name sounds familiar... KansDem Jan 2012 #8

I don't know much about the Bush family, but I know they are not Scotsman. TrollBuster9090 Jan 2012 #18

I like it usrname Jan 2012 #19

Wish Sen. Kerry had used that image in his 2004 campaign. Octafish Jan 2012 #24

The Obama campaign will mention him a lot. tridim Jan 2012 #9

Wish President Obama talked more about him, too. Octafish Jan 2012 #23

+1 Fearless Jan 2012 #25

Well, I guess we'll have to remind everybody of the Bush years for them rocktivity Jan 2012 #10

The stench of G.W. Bush was the reason they formed the Tea Bags.... lib2DaBone Jan 2012 #11

In "Perry" by a Texas Rep RUMMYisFROSTED Jan 2012 #12

W is an open wound for the repug party. They are trying to inflict AMNESIa thru FOX MEDIA on public. CarmanK Jan 2012 #13

That's because there is a blank space in their memories. This is due to the RNC Javaman Jan 2012 #14

That seems odd. Turbineguy Jan 2012 #15

To paraphrase Bill Maher: killbotfactory Jan 2012 #16

Sounds about right... ellisonz Jan 2012 #26

Amen!!! SmittynMo Jan 2012 #35

Who's George Bush? You mean that wimpy guy that puked on the Japanese Prime Minister? TrollBuster9090 Jan 2012 #17

They must be embarrassed....why not tout his accomplishments. Historic NY Jan 2012 #20

they haven't had time to whitewash Dubya's legacy Skittles Jan 2012 #22

They prefer to discuss their Mythical version of the Reagan years ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #21

Mythical? Dead!?!! ellisonz Jan 2012 #27

This is why I am surprised that they are not PRO Cloning!!! JoePhilly Jan 2012 #28

Reagan v. Bush DallasNE Jan 2012 #29

I think you've summed it up quite nicely Art_from_Ark Jan 2012 #41

yet the same neocons are formulating their policies. nt G_j Jan 2012 #30

I'd like to see the little shit-kicker... Vestigial_Sister Jan 2012 #31

Well, when you are the worst POTUS in the history of the country Rex Jan 2012 #32

Mr. Paul, carla Jan 2012 #33

Bush will go down in history as the worst president ever. SmittynMo Jan 2012 #34

What I find most interesting... Corruption Winz Jan 2012 #36

Very good point SmittynMo Jan 2012 #37

Intelligence was barely displayed as well...nt Evasporque Jan 2012 #38

A Family Visit: bemildred Jan 2012 #40

I love the family crest above Barbara's head. lunatica Jan 2012 #42