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REAGAN REMEMBERED - "Ronald Reagan: A Legacy Remembered" Tonight at 9 on The History Channel
New York Post ^ | 11/25/02 | ADAM BUCKMAN

Posted on 11/25/2002 1:40:17 AM PST by kattracks

Edited on 05/26/2004 5:10:32 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

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To: YaYa123
I could definitely have watched a longer program, but I enjoyed this. I expected both Patti and Ron to get in a dig or two, but they were respectful.

What really got to me was Nancy. Whatever anyone may say about her, she must love Ronald Reagan more than anyone on this earth. And I think he loved her the same way. It was very touching to hear her speak.

61 posted on 11/25/2002 9:55:46 PM PST by Dianna
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To: kattracks
I watched. I remember Reagan and his policy decisions from when I was a kid. He always seemed fair and honest to me, although I was too young to really grasp the impact of his policies.

I lean libertarian, and I found myself agreeing with quite a bit of what he said. The documentary was really well organized, and seemed a beautiful tribute to this man's life. I was sorry to learn a few years back that his health is failing. I pray that God blesses him and his family and allows his remaining years to be as pleasent as possible. Reagan is a wonderful man and a patriot.
62 posted on 11/25/2002 10:31:42 PM PST by mysterio
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Geez, are we watching the same program? I'm 40 minutes in, and it's been nothing but a hit piece.
63 posted on 11/25/2002 11:40:59 PM PST by Rastus
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To: Rastus
Actually, it turns out I missed the first hour. Maybe that was where all the good things were said.
64 posted on 11/25/2002 11:49:16 PM PST by Rastus
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To: All
Wonderful program. Fantastic man. Great President.

Gob Bless President Reagan.

66 posted on 11/25/2002 11:54:21 PM PST by kattracks
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To: kattracks
Watching it now. All us FReepers at one time or another bemoan our situation with RATs and other evils that threaten liberty. Something bad happens and we get long in the mouth.

Many of you were there in the late 70s. Remember just how bad it was.

This great man saw not what America was at that time, but what he knew it could and should become. And he led us in that direction.

He is responsible for my interest in conservativism which opened a whole world of political and later philosophical inquest.

His inner strength, clarity, honesty and optimism are traits he had in such abundance that I've yet to ever see them in one person before.

If I ever feel self-pity or despair, I think of only one man and how he chose to see the world in order to remind me - Ronald Reagan. It's a great day to be an American.
67 posted on 11/26/2002 12:02:21 AM PST by Rate_Determining_Step
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To: FR_addict
The Canadian prime minister talks about Reagan's blind spot with acid rain and how it was going to destroy the environment, but Reagan didn't care. It always amazes me how problems like acid rain and AIDS disappear under a Democrat regime only to reappear later under a Republican.

Yes, but the PM also pointed out that what made Reagan so great was his belief in his principles and to hell with his critics. The guy was spot on with that analysis.

68 posted on 11/26/2002 12:05:45 AM PST by oldvike
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To: Rate_Determining_Step
Regarding the show: Everybody was kind and gratious. Maybe Ron rubbed off on even his adversaries in some ways. Ron Jr. was great. Patty was quite refreshing as well.

The Secret Service guy at the end was a killer though. Getting choked up isn't really part of a GenXer like myself, but I was.
69 posted on 11/26/2002 12:08:57 AM PST by Rate_Determining_Step
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To: jern
Me! <|:)~
70 posted on 11/26/2002 4:01:38 AM PST by martin_fierro
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To: PJ-Comix
she found conservatives too simplistic because they saw everything in black and white. Uh...wouldn't that describe the liberals of today?

Conservatives still see things in black and white. The problem is liberals think white is black, and black is white.

71 posted on 11/29/2002 8:23:34 PM PST by Dr.Deth
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To: kattracks
Mulroney still has a mullet.

I love this special. Takes me back to my childhood.

Or as the Onion framed it:

Decision '80: Which message will resonate with American voters?
Carter: "Let's talk better mileage."
Reagan: "Kill the bastards."

72 posted on 11/29/2002 9:47:01 PM PST by Dr.Deth
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