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Come back Ronald Reagan! (and bring John Wayne with you)
7 Oct 2007 | truemeister

Posted on 10/06/2007 2:22:38 PM PDT by truemiester

I have been following the Republican candidates for President. I am not impressed, overall. May people ahve their favorites, of course, but there is no passion for any of them. There is always "He is great!....but". Usually in the social area. Today my favorite, Fred Thompson ducked the Washington Press corps. I thought "Big deal. He wasn't going to get a fair shake from these folks." Then I got to thinking (always dangerous) WWRD(What Would Ronnie Do?). He would take the bull by the horns and gave a question and answer session that would have changed minds an made front pages. He was the "Great Communicator" Our curren president would not be in so much trouble if he would communicat more often. You dont have to be great.

But Ronnie was.

He was the best with quick quips "There He Goes Again!" was a favorite of mine. He was honest and sincere. He spoke from the heart and you knew it. He went toe to toe wiht the 'evil empire' and they blink, then imploded!

I like Fred, will send him money. But he isn't Ronald Reagan. No matter how much I wish he was. No one is. I sure do miss him. And John Wayne... but he deserves his own tread!


TOPICS: Philosophy; Political Humor/Cartoons; Politics/Elections; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: johnwayne; patriotism; politicalleadership; ronaldreagan
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To: ASOC

At the time of Pearl Harbor, Wayne was 34 years old. His marriage was on the rocks but he still had four kids to support. His career was taking off, in large part on the strength of his work in the classic western Stagecoach (1939). But he wasn’t rich. Should he chuck it all and enlist? Many of Hollywood’s big names, such as Henry Fonda, Jimmy Stewart, and Clark Gable, did just that. (Fonda, was 37 at the time and had a wife and three kids.) But these were established stars. Wayne knew that if he took a few years off for military service, there was a good chance that by the time he got back he’d be over the hill


41 posted on 10/07/2007 5:56:24 AM PDT by MadMitch
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To: truemiester
It is the lives they led and the way they fought for right in a period of so many wrongs.

Are you seriously comparing the achievements in the fight for the right put forth by Ronald Reagan and those of John Wayne?

What's wrong with you?

42 posted on 10/07/2007 7:13:15 AM PDT by Jim Noble (Trails of troubles, roads of battle, paths of victory we shall walk.)
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To: truemiester
I hear you. I agree. You may want to listen to Duncan Hunter to find your John Wayne.

Fred and Duncan would make a great team!

43 posted on 10/07/2007 7:21:56 AM PDT by NordP (If illegal alien = "undocumented immigrant" then drug dealer = "unlicenced pharmacist")
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To: Professional Engineer

I see you are here; I don’t have to ping you. :^)


44 posted on 10/07/2007 7:24:40 AM PDT by Samwise (Fred Thompson: I think the problem with crime in this country is criminals.)
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To: pissant

See my post above. I so wish Duncan could be our number 1, top tier candidate. Sometimes the very thing we seek so desperately... is right there in front of our faces.


45 posted on 10/07/2007 7:25:33 AM PDT by NordP (If illegal alien = "undocumented immigrant" then drug dealer = "unlicensed pharmacist")
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To: MadMitch

Ronald Raegan would disagree with you.

http://www.jwplace.com/biography.html


46 posted on 10/07/2007 7:39:13 AM PDT by Samwise (Fred Thompson: I think the problem with crime in this country is criminals.)
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To: NordP; SoCalPol; pissant
Good morning, Nord!

I'm with you....I think Duncan is the real deal!

I truly feel he is the most qualified to lead our country during these times. I was lucky enough to meet him at a SD Republican monthly meeting and this is a man that doesn't waver from his beliefs!

47 posted on 10/07/2007 7:40:43 AM PDT by CAluvdubya (DUNCAN HUNTER '08)
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To: Kirkwood

What a fabulous bit of reading. Thank you.


48 posted on 10/07/2007 7:41:46 AM PDT by Types_with_Fist (I'm on FReep so often that when I read an article at another site I scroll down for the comments.)
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To: Jim Noble; truemiester

John Wayne achieved greatness as an actor. Ronald Reagan was an actor who achieved greatness as a President.

They were both great men; they were friends; and they fought the same enemies in the ways that only they as individuals could.

I don’t think either of them would accept criticism of the other.


49 posted on 10/07/2007 7:44:30 AM PDT by Samwise (Fred Thompson: I think the problem with crime in this country is criminals.)
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To: CAluvdubya
GOOOD Morning! It's just so sad that Duncan isn't given more time by the press, and that America's wish for a man with character, eloquence, core/family/Republican/Conservative values, military/World experience and a son presently in Iraq, ...ISN'T THE FRONT RUNNER!

Hunter is good, decent, and can speak. What a shame..right in front of our noses...such a great guy!

50 posted on 10/07/2007 7:45:17 AM PDT by NordP (If illegal alien = "undocumented immigrant" then drug dealer = "unlicensed pharmacist")
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To: Samwise

Howdy miss


51 posted on 10/07/2007 8:05:57 AM PDT by Professional Engineer (I, Duncan Lee Hunter, do solemnly swear...)
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To: Vision

Thanks for the link.
I truly enjoyed it! :-)


52 posted on 10/07/2007 8:06:01 AM PDT by buck61
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