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“Without God, there is no virtue, because there's no prompting of the conscience. Without God, we're mired in the material, that flat world that tells us only what the senses perceive. Without God, there is a coarsening of the society. And without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure. If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under. If I could just make a personal statement of my own -- in these 3 1/2 years I have understood and known better than ever before the words of Lincoln, when he...

Goerge W. Bush's victory was not as big as Ronald Reagan's in '84 but it was big enough to make one point certainly clear; socialists can not afford to reveal their true beliefs and lack of moral foundation during an election year. The voters of this country came out in record numbers to defeat the," true America" of Hollywood that John Kerry holds so dear. Voters obviously rejected the make believe world of utopian liberalism and the hypocracy that goes with it. Another thing is quite clear as well; the democratic scare tactics worked like a boomerang. While trying to...

Greetings, Tired of seeing book after book with distortions and inaccuracies about our President? We have a must-read for you. On Thursday, August 5th, a new presidential biography by Independent journalist Ronald Kessler, hit bookstores across America. In this book, A Matter of Character, Kessler describes the real President George W. Bush http://www.georgewbush.com/ - a decent, humble and honest man who exhibits true character. Click here to buy A Matter of Character. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1595230009/ref=pd_ts_b_4/103-7151411-5975022?v=glance&s=books&n=53 Kessler, who voted for Al Gore in 2000 but had a change of heart after getting to know President Bush, went behind the scenes interviewing dozens of...

New Berlin rejects naming high school after Reagan By KAY NOLANSpecial to the Journal Sentinel Posted: July 20, 2004 New Berlin - School Board members have backed away from a plan to rename West High School after the late President Ronald Reagan. Instead, the board voted Monday to consider bestowing the Reagan name on an elementary school, perhaps when a new one is built to replace Center Elementary. Shortly after Reagan's death on June 5, School Board Vice President Matt Weiss had suggested renaming one of the district's two high schools in Reagan's honor. The district's other high school is...

http://www.540wfla.com/timages/page/media/Ronnie%20Stayed%20The%20Same.mp3 Above is a link to a patriotic song tribute to Ronald Reagan. Lloyd Marcus produced the song. Marcus is a local African-American patriot in the Orlando area. For those who went to the Rallys For America in Orlando, IIRC, Marcus sang at both events at Lake Eola and The Harley Davidson store. More info about Marcus at http://www.deltonaarts.com/

A number of Freepers have expressed an interest in visiting the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library while the events of his memorial services were still fresh in their minds.  Many were unable to pay their respects to President Reagan either in Simi Valley, California, or in Washington, D.C., during the viewing opportunities.  Now southern California Freepers have made plans to conduct a group tour on August 1st.  If you've felt compelled to visit the Reagan Presidential library, this would be an excellent time to do so. Free Republic's Ventura leader Rabid Dog has graciously offered to host a gathering at...

Ronald Reagan by Roger W Hancock An actor, orator, fortieth President, Ronald Reagan, man of many paths. .... Now sits among America’s greats. Copyright June 9, 2004 Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com

A MESSAGE FROM THE GIPPER Fellow Americans The long journey now has ended, Yes, the Lord has called me home. But my dear beloved Nancy, You will never be alone. For I will walk beside you, The way you walked with me. You will feel my presence with you, Just the way it used to be. For all the things that broke your heart As you watched my memory fade, God fixed, in but a moment, Kept the promises He made: That in Heaven, "Old is New," "Sick are well forevermore," "Failing minds and tiring bodies," "Are made whole, I...

PRESIDENTIAL TRADITION I never ceased to enjoy reviewing our men and women in uniform and hope I started a new tradition for presidents. As commander in chief, I discovered it was customary for our uniformed men and women to salute whenever they saw me. When I'd walk down the steps of a helicopter, for example, there was always a marine waiting there to salute me. I was told presidents weren't supposed to return salutes, so I didn't, but this made me feel a little uncomfortable. Normally, a person offering a salute waits until it is returned, then brings down his...

President Bush's eulogy of Ronald Reagan was absolutely magnificent. It brought all to laughter when recounting the late President's sense of humor; then moved us all to tears, and inspired us as well. Most of all it reminded all of us of who he was, where he had come from, how gentle and kind he was - praying for John Hinckley while in the hospital before praying to the Lord himself, for, as he wrote in his diary, how could God hear his prayer if he still had hate in his heart for the mixed-up young man who had shot...

How would you rate the presidency of Ronald Reagan? Votes Outstanding - one of the best ever. 70% Good - better than average in history. 15% Average - not especially good or bad. 6% Poor - will not stand the test of time. 4% Terrible - one of the worst ever. 6%

I have one question to ask which has been kind of bugging me. Where is Jane Wyman? I know she was Ronald Reagan's first wife and IIRC, she is the mother to Maureen and Michael (adopted) but I haven't seen hide nor hair of Jane Wyman. Is she going to any of the funeral speeches?

On Thursday, June 10th, Turner Classic Movies will alter its programming in order to honor actor and former President Ronald Reagan with a 15-film tribute.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday described former US president Ronald Reagan as a "friend of India" who did much to strengthen bilateral ties. "With the passing away of president Reagan, the world has lost a statesman of global renown who left an indelible mark on history," the prime minister wrote in the condolence book opened at the US embassy here. "We salute the memory of a friend of India, who did much to strengthen the bonds which tie together the two largest democracies," he added. Reagan, 93, who was president during 1981-1989, died Saturday after a long battle with...

I've created an online petition getting the ball rolling for the creation of a monument/memorial to President Ronald W. Reagan. Sign the Petition here.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An Ohio state representative wants to see President Ronald Reagan's image added to Mount Rushmore. Rep. Ron Young, R-Painesville, introduced a resolution Monday requesting Congress to add the former president's image to the South Dakota landmark. Reagan died Saturday at the age of 93. He was the nation's 40th president, and is credited with putting an end to the Cold War with the Soviet Union. "During the years of President Reagan, America laid to rest an era of division and self-doubt. Because of his leadership, the world laid to rest an era of fear and tyranny," Young...

Californians Pay Final Respects to President Ronald Reagan 9 minutes ago By JEFF WILSON, Associated Press Writer SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - Nancy Reagan touched her cheek to the flag-covered casket, then made way for Americans by the thousands to pay respects Monday to Ronald Reagan before a cross-country journey to a state funeral in Washington. A steady, near-silent stream of people — some saluting, some praying — circled through the rotunda of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, where the body of the nation's 40th president will lie in repose through Tuesday before traveling to Washington. After Friday's state funeral, the...

DUTCH: A Tribute to a Great Illinoisan There are so many Reagan tribute threads on FR after his recent death, that I decided mine better be pretty unique. After all, we've seen the same photos, quotes, and highlights over and over again. This is a special thread dedicated to my fellow Illinois freepers and to all Illinois conservatives. People often think of Reagan as a "Californian" -- simply because he rose to power in Hollywood. But the first -- and ONLY -- President born in the great state of Illinois was Ronald Wilson Reagan. Throughout his life, he lived...

I apologize if this has already been discussed, but is there some way that Freepers can send our personal condolences to Nancy Reagan? We all know how much she loved President Reagan, and her grief right now must be terrible. What a strong, tremendous lady she is. President Reagan was so fortunate to have her as a wife and a caregiver these past 10 years. She deserves to hear from all of us how much we loved President Reagan, how grateful we are for his life and service, and how we will keep her in our prayers.

WASHINGTON: India's current External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh best described relations between the United States and India during the Reagan years (1981-1988) roughly coinciding with the leadership of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. The ties, the bibliophile Singh said in 1987 when he was Minister of State, were like the titles of two Charles Dickens novels: Great Expectations and Hard Times. In hindsight, the literary allusion works even better if reversed. Washington and New Delhi went through hard times in the early Reagan years. The Soviet Union had just invaded Afghanistan, and Reagan, sworn opponent of the "evil empire", felt...