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Obama: Reagan Was Right After All

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Posted: November 16, 2008

This is the sort of talk that would have made Hillary Clinton the Democratic nominee. Barack Obama on 60 Minutes: "And whether it's coming from FDR or it's coming from Ronald Reagan, if the idea is right for the times then we're gonna apply it. And things that don't work we're gonna get rid of." Really?

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What that kind of talk did

Actually, that's the kind of talk that got him elected. He's been pragmatic, evidence based, rational, and intelligent the whole time. Maybe you never noticed it before now.

Jeffrey Gene Johnson of NM @ Nov 21, 2008 20:09:49 PM

Sinisism, doubt and despair

An attitude of negativity toward someone before they have even had their first day on the job. I think you must have been in the HR department doing my last couple of interviews. Could it be that this worrysomeperspective might NOT have been the best platform for the Republican party to run on? could it be that these perceptions of Right and Wrong in politics just might not be as contrasted as you may think. Maybe presidents are only different on the surface because they are all still presidents. I would caution many other commentors in bringing up and comparing dead presidents, when there are live presidents that should be answering for poor decisions today.

Donovan of FL @ Nov 18, 2008 10:28:13 AM

Equivolent?

The bottom line:
FDR's policies were disasters, extending and deepening the depression-while Reagan's bold moves represented a move in teh exact opposite direction. Reagan brought prosperity.
Obama has made it clear he does not knwo the difference.

Pat D. of IL @ Nov 17, 2008 16:57:00 PM

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