Dirty Harry
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The facts that concerned at the time were the interest rates I was paying for my home, the cost of living, the threat that Russia and Iran posed to our security, and rising unemployment that threatened our very economic security.
I am 63 years old, which I believe is older than 56. I lived the period of time, I don't need to read a book telling me what I experienced. My facts consisted of my bank balance and my financial portfolio along with the threat Carter's economic policy had on my family. I wasn't smoking anything nor did I buy the arguments against Reagan then just like I don't buy them now.
Nothing is ever going to satisfy some people including you but the attitude in this country changed, the pride that people had, the sense of personal financial gain never was higher than it was during that time and rightly so. People could take care of themselves again, personal income skyrocketed, interest rates dropped,and dependence on the govt. was lessened.
There was a reason for the outpouring of love and respect for Reagan during his funeral. It looks to me like it was you smoking something instead of taking advantage of the opportunities presented. The majority in this country got it, some never will.
The president does not set interest rates. I guess if you thought he did, I really can't debate you.
I know alot of Reagan lovers like you that are in total denial of history. I guess some people need heros and will forgive flaws in order to have them. The problem is I accept history the way it is. You don't.
Almost every politician gets outpouring of love and respect when they die. Reagan was no different. Hell, they even cried at Teddy's funeral and we all know what dooshbag he was.
I did take advantage of the Reagan years and made a ton of money. That does not mean I think he was a great president.
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