[Selmore]

That's what Reagan would say.

And a reason why I like the guy.

[greatvikingone]

People seem unfamiliar with bootstraps.

Preach it Mr. Cain!

[americanophile]

No it's not, don't be ridiculous. Reagan would have lifted people up with hope and spoken about the unique entrepreneurial nature of the American people and how government policy thwarts their rise...he wouldn't go for divisive finger-pointing at people down on their luck (provided were talking about the unemployed at large).