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That’s Bush - a real class act. Very respectful and behind the scenes, humble.

Folks criticize his policies for opinion, but him personally in true ignorance.

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The following his an instance where Bush Sr. was more conservative than Reagan. IIRC though, Reagan did pull back later on his endorsement of the Brady Bill:

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From the Web:

[In a 1991 speech, Reagan said]: “I’m a member of the NRA. And my position on the right to bear arms is well known. But I support the Brady bill and I urge the Congress to enact it without delay. It’s just plain common sense that there be a waiting period [7 days] to allow local law enforcement officials to conduct background checks on those who wish to buy a handgun.”

The Brady bill was opposed by the current President, George H.W. Bush. “I don’t think it would be proper for me or any other ex-president to stand and tell an acting president what he should or shouldn’t do,” Reagan said. But then he added: “I happen to believe in the Brady Bill because we have the same thing in California right now.” [My note: Reagan began enacting numerous anti-gun laws while Governor.]

He was asked why he had opposed all gun-control measures while he was President. He shook his head. “I was against a lot of the ridiculous things that were proposed with regard to gun control.