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But it shows that a big part of the United States, including the left leaned vote for him.
That's pretty much all it shows.
But it shows that a big part of the United States, including the left leaned vote for him.
Well, it would be quite difficult to express a first-hand opinion on all of the previous presidents, wouldn't it?
In 1984 Ronald Reagan got the best result in history of the United Staates Of America.
But it shows that a big part of the United States, including the left leaned vote for him.
But if you say "all time" the most mean "the last 50-60 years".
But if you say "all time" the most mean "the last 50-60 years".
Well, Lyndon Johnson won the greatest percentage of the popular vote, Barack Obama won the greatest number of votes, and Warren Harding had the greatest percentage margin of victory, so in what terms was Reagan's 1984 result the best in US history?
Ronald Reagan won the most states.
Ronald Reagan won the most states.
I don't know much about our first president John Hanson.
uhhhh............. this is some amazingly whooshy conflation of positions, but even if one were to accept it, he wouldn't be the first by that metric.
This may come as a surprise to you but the rich (and talented) have the habit of making themselves richer. They don't need a President or a government for that.
Just because he fundamentally strengthened the economy, won the Cold War and had a wonderful voice?
Being rich often has little to do with being talented. While being exceptional can make a person rich, the usual method is to be born rich and simply be average, and then stay rich.
Neither he nor his policies did either of those things. Our economy is far far weaker for enacting supply side economics, and no one "won" the Cold War. We are still suffering for having fought it in the first place.
I will add that his leadership skills were greatly emphasized by his natural charisma.
In capitalism supply side is the only side. The cold war was over until a very weak administration allowed lesser powers to restart it. Smart foreign policy understands the proper use of power, both politically and economically. The last seven years have been a text book lesson in what not to do with power.
In 1984 Ronald Reagan got the best result in history of the United Staates Of America. The Reaganomics were popular all around the world. Do you think that he was the greatest President of the United States?
Being rich often has little to do with being talented. While being exceptional can make a person rich, the usual method is to be born rich and simply be average, and then stay rich.
Obama has not been president for 7 years.
So, what specifically did bush do in his last year that offended you, but didn't offend you in his first 7?
In capitalism supply side is the only side. The cold war was over until a very weak administration allowed lesser powers to restart it. Smart foreign policy understands the proper use of power, both politically and economically. The last seven years have been a text book lesson in what not to do with power.
so does the record that sells the most records win the title of "best music"
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the movie that sells the most tickets?
etc?
Not everything Reagan did in his foreign policy was a success.. Lebanon. Iran Contra. He ended up arming many we are fighting today.
But IMO his negotiations with the USSR were very good, I give him a lot of credit that. Funny thing about that though was many conservatives and Republicans sharply criticized Reagan back then for talking to and negotiating with the USSR. Some accused him of appeasement. Does that sound familiar?
That's a pretty arrogant and elitist comment. You'd place your views of what's best based on your tastes above the tastes of the public at large.
Not surprising.
Nothing is perfect where people are involved. I don't know how Lebanon can be considered a failure, other than being susceptible to bombing. I view Iran Contra as Reagans red badge of courage. An anti communist special op that got busted and publicized for partisanship.
I remember Ollie North's testimony before congress and how he made Dems look silly and got the American people behind him.