Posted on 12/22/2006 9:00:32 PM PST by Always Right
In recent weeks there has been much commentary about the “War on Christmas.” FOX News host Bill O’Reilly recently spoke up on November 18 saying, “It’s all part of the secular progressive agenda ... to get Christianity and spirituality and Judaism out of the public square.” He then added, “because if you look at what happened in Western Europe and Canada, if you can get religion out, then you can pass secular progressive programs, like legalization of narcotics, euthanasia, abortion at will, gay marriage, because the objection to those things is religious-based, usually.”
O’Reilly’s comments on his television show, The O’Reilly Factor, during a segment about “which American stores are using ‘Christmas’ in advertising this Christmas season and which are not.” O’Reilly’s comments have sparked outrage amongst liberal pundits.
There was an American president that not so long ago decried the same trends as O’Reilly. He believed Christmas was a special time that had grown too secular; the president about which I write is Ronald Reagan. He spoke and wrote passionately about the Christmas season, and all that it represented to him. He even believed that the Christmas spirit was the same as the American spirit.
Although President Reagan would have rather spent Christmas with his family at his beloved Rancho del Cielo in California, he stayed at the White House in Washington, D.C. He did this so that Secret Service agents and other aides could spend Christmas at home with their families. President Reagan was a very thoughtful and kind person.
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"With patience and firmness we can help bring peace to that strife-torn region and make our own lives more secure. The Christmas spirit of peace, hope, and love is the spirit Americans carry with them all year round, everywhere we go. As long as we do, we need never be afraid, because trusting in God is the one sure answer to all the problems we face."
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Damn I thought Ronnie spent Christmas at California crib
Although President Reagan would have rather spent Christmas with his family at his beloved Rancho del Cielo in California, he stayed at the White House in Washington, D.C. He did this so that Secret Service agents and other aides could spend Christmas at home with their families. President Reagan was a very thoughtful and kind person.
Tears.
There may never be another man like Reagan to come along. Just a class act all the way around.
Merry Chirstmas, President Reagan, RIP.
I wonder where Ronnie spent New year eve and day at California crib or party with Sinatra in Palm Springs or Vegas
So many great Reagan stories we may never hear because so many of the things he did, Reagan did out of consideration for people and not for the press coverage. A rare breed.
Yep, he was one of a kind. I love going to his library. We'll always miss him, but we were blessed to have him.
This is such a wonderful posting. Thanks AR and Merry Christmas!!!
-don't miss this post about Reagan.
That so sweet of Ronnie
ONE CLASSY GUY
I think that old school Hollywood you don't see anymore remember Ronnie was taught by legendary masters of studios probably sign those legendary five year deal they put through training of sit walk and talk like true Hollywood star
President Reagan Ping!
Plus, I truly believe, he spoke from his heart and wow, he had one of the kindest and sweetest hearts.
I think when history is written about 20th century historian be very pleased with President Reagan
Ronnie is classy dude he could gone to California crib BUTTTT NOOOOOOO he stay in District so his SS detail could stay with their families that sweet
I found out recently was Reagan SS nickname
It was Rawhide GET IT LOL!
GOOD NAMEEEE
Rawhide. Yes, his son Michael often says "RAWHIDE." Now we know why.
ROFL yeah I watching day shook history on History Channel love that episode when Ronnie got shot by would be assassin John Hicnckely JR media try get of Press office couldn't because according to sources the phone lines were busy because of RONNIE Hollywood friends kept calling at every hour after hour
Even Frank Sinatra was going offer send his doctor to Wash DC LOL!
BOY that funny as hell LOL!
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Oh it is more than that. O'Reilly trashed the Swift Boat Veterns for one thing. Plus O'Reilly can be sympathetic to things like gay rights and such. I like O'Reilly but he is too much of a Populists.
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