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RBInMaine

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11. You are criticizing Obama for talking invoking Reagan. Obama has only said the man had ideas and
Wed Apr 16, 2014, 08:58 PM
Apr 2014

did some big things, which he did. He never said he agreed with everything Reagan did. In fact, he said he didn't. Obama made his comments about Reagan in his effort to try to be objective and reach out across the landscape. That was his only intention. He wasn't saying he agreed with Reagan on all his policies. Comparing certain objective qualities doesn't mean agreeing with that person's policies.

You criticize Obama and praise LBJ and FDR. They too had their personal faults and policy faults. FDR had affairs. LBJ used the N-word routinely. And more. Both did many great things. Both did some horrid things. No president, politician of any kind, or human being is perfect. And I'm glad you agree with that.

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