He gave me dreams and the belief in my own ability to make them come true.
Informed patriotism...
thanks for this post and link
I asked someone why he was so loved, and they told me this:
"He was like a loving Grandfather, and you knew he loved you and wanted the best for you. There was no doubt he was on your side. He became a part of the family."
The guy in the office now is like an uninvited guest who refuses to leave, and is making a mess and insulting you. And you know he's trying to find the silverware, check book, or your wallet. You just want to grab him by the collar , drag him out, and “talk” to him in the yard for a minute before the police come and save his ass. A real scuzbag.
Thanks for posting.
How did he hurt his hand?
Greatness in action.
It’s painful to think that in 22 years, we have gone from this man and nation of “greatness” to an empty, shallow society and a President that’s only claim to fame are hollow cliche’s like “Hope and Change” and “Win the Future”.
How about getting our hands dirty with the hard work of Freedom - get down on our knees, ask God to forgive us and purge our national government of those who see America’s liberty more as a threat than the “bright beacon” Ronald Reagan referred to.
The election of 2012 is the time to call back to service “Reagan’s Regiments” - let the tsunami of real political change be felt across this once great land again.
May God forgive us for not being “good stewards” of the freedom for whom so many paid for with their lives.
Thank you, EBH.
Makes one wonder what dear leader’s farewell speech will be.
I miss President Reagan. I cried like a baby when he died. I miss him now more than I ever have due to what currently passes as a pres—ent these days.
I have this speech on tape.I knew then it would be worth taping and keeping.
We didn’t watch the super bowl, but we here saluted and toasted President Reagan!
I show this to my Civics students every year when we cover Reagan. Most of them were born in the mid-90’s. You can tell they aren’t used to this kind of wisdom and leadership. But you can also tell they wish we had it today.
Thank you for your service to America. May you rest in peace in the presence of God Almighty.
I listened to his “Time for Choosing” speech he gave to support Goldwater’s candidacy in 1964.
I was struck by the familiar themes: government spending, threats from abroad, governmental interference in Americans’ lives, socialized medicine, etc. Reagan was that rare leader who said what he meant and meant what he said. He was the epitome of the happy warrior who, to his core, believed in America and loved it with all his heart.
And I don’t think America has the fortitude to elect one like him ever again.
Ronald Reagan - Tear Down This Wall Speech:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSHGXVBA17A
President Reagan’s Challenger Disaster Speech:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa7icmqgsow
President Reagan 1981 Inaugural Address:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpPt7xGx4Xo
Moving speeches. I miss Reagan too.
Great video, thanks for the link
I had a dream about Reagan last night. I sure do miss him.