Reagan :Truth and Humor

This week I watched a video of part of a speech that Reagan gave in 1964 and it reminded me that truth doesn't change. With a few word changes this speech could be used today. Below is a short 4:34 minute excert of it. If you want to see the entire speech you can find it at Rightlinx.

Here is one short quote:" They call their policy 'accomodation' and they say if we'll only avoid any direct confrontation with the enemy, he'll forget his evil ways and learn to love us. All who oppose them are indicted as warmongers." Sound like today's democratic leaders, doesn't it?



If you do watch the entire speech you will discover my generation's fascination with this man. His combination of frankness, toughness and humor combined with his ability to write his own speeches (unlike most politicians today who have to be "handled" and are poll-driven) made him a spokesman for what was later termed the Silent Majority. We, the regular Joes of the United States who want plain spoken truth from our elected officials appreciate men like Ronald Reagan. (But trust me- I know he wasn't perfect)

I am also reading a long tome called "The Age of Reagan." It traces US history from 1964 - 1980. It is very fascinating and extremely well written. I am enjoying it immensely. It was written by Steven F Hayward and published in 2001.

And as a fitting ending, watch this tribute to Reagan's humor.



Have a great week!