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Every major news and political website has addressed the passing of President Reagan except one:


Regardless of political affiliation, Reagan was President of America, yet the Democrats play partisan even now.

Ignoring the death of a president only distances them from mainstream America and shows their blatant partisanship causes them to disragard even the simplest of respects. This sort of myopia is causing the decline of what was once a great and respectable party.

(since posting this has changed - thereis now a very small link near the page botom)

LOL. MAybe because just like the Republicans THEY ARE PARTISAN!

Besides. I think its really being overblown. It aint Headline news. Why should the dems post a Glorious tribute. He was the enemy after all.

not wanting to either defend the democrats or be the voice of reason but... they do have a statement if you go to any of the news sections of the website.

LOL. MAybe because just like the Republicans THEY ARE PARTISAN!

Besides. I think its really being overblown. It aint Headline news. Why should the dems post a Glorious tribute. He was the enemy after all.

Your last statement prooves my point at least as far as you are concerned.

Reagan was President, not an enemy. A glorious tribute would be out of order, but an acknowladgement would not be. They would do well to remember that substantially more than half of Americans voted for him and thought fondly of him as he left office.

Most people who cannot understand why his passing is a big deal to Americans were likely not alive (or mature) during the year he was elected.

Reagan was elected not long after Watergate, double digit inflation, Iran hostages, a hostile and ominous Soviet Union, etc. Many US citizens had become hopelessly cynical in their view of government - a sharp contrast from only ten years before.

Reagan was able to restore most Americans feelings of pride. He was a father-figure when the nation needed one most.

Love or hate his policies - he connected well with Americans at a time they needed a connection.

not wanting to either defend the democrats or be the voice of reason but... they do have a statement if you go to any of the news sections of the website.

not wanting to neither defend the democrats or be the voice of reason but... they do have a statement if you go to any of the news sections of the website.

Really? Then I stand corrected. I didn't see that. They really oughta put it on their front page instead of buried in their site.

http://www.democrats.org/news/200406050001.html

Statement by Terry McAuliffe on the Passing of President Ronald Reagan
Washington, DC — Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Terry McAuliffe issued the following statement on the passing of President Ronald Reagan:

"Democrats faced off against Ronald Reagan in many battles but he was always the Republican Party's Happy Warrior.

"Reagan represented the best of civility in American politics and the finest traditions of standing up nobly for what you believe in. Even during the toughest political fights, he and Former House Speaker Tip O'Neill could always sit down together after the workday was done, as friends and fellow patriots.

"Today there is mourning in America because this is not just a loss for Republicans — it is a loss for all Americans.

"Nancy Reagan and the entire Reagan family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief and remembrance."

By John Kerry:

http://www.democrats.org/blog/

Not on the front page is hardly buried. What was it you said about propaganda?

not wanting to neither defend the democrats or be the voice of reason but... they do have a statement if you go to any of the news sections of the website.

Really? Then I stand corrected. I didn't see that. They really oughta put it on their front page instead of buried in their site.

http://www.democrats.org/news/200406050001.html

Statement by Terry McAuliffe on the Passing of President Ronald Reagan
Washington, DC — Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Terry McAuliffe issued the following statement on the passing of President Ronald Reagan:

"Democrats faced off against Ronald Reagan in many battles but he was always the Republican Party's Happy Warrior.

"Reagan represented the best of civility in American politics and the finest traditions of standing up nobly for what you believe in. Even during the toughest political fights, he and Former House Speaker Tip O'Neill could always sit down together after the workday was done, as friends and fellow patriots.

"Today there is mourning in America because this is not just a loss for Republicans — it is a loss for all Americans.

"Nancy Reagan and the entire Reagan family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief and remembrance."

I had no problems finding it.

Propaganda? Sureeeeeee. I am sure the GOP will frontpage the death of any Democratic President. :roll:

They would I'd They had been assasinated. Repubs like to brag.

I'm not a big fan of either party but I found the link on the front page of Democrats.org . It is kind of ironic though that Kerry's blog is entitled "Kicking Ass". However his statement was well crafted, thoughtful and showed sound political advisors - if nothing else. It even managed to start out with a well contrasted jab at Bush. To wit;

"Ronald Reagan's love of country was infectious. Even when he was breaking Democrats hearts, he did so with a smile and in the spirit of honest and open debate. Despite the disagreements, he lived by that noble ideal that at 5pm we weren't Democrats or Republicans, we were Americans and friends. President Reagan and Tip O'Neill fought hard and honorably on many issues, and sat down together to happily swap jokes and the stories of their lives. The differences were real, but because of the way President Reagan led, he taught us that there is a big difference between strong beliefs and bitter partisanship."

Interestingly enough the inability to resist the shot puts Kerry in the same basket. I couldn't resist post a comment on the DNC sit under the name Mc Gurt. LMAO!

SHL

Not on the front page is hardly buried. What was it you said about propaganda?

They updated their website since this thread was created (though not likely as a result of)

holy shit, now while im all for bashing the democrats, even john kerry, and bill clinton had good, and respectful things to say about president reagan :roll:

Reagan was the great communicator. No matter if it was the Goldwater rally speech or the famous "Are you better now?" question or the infamous "Tear down this wall" quote, Regan had the true polish and brilliance of an actor when it came to capturing the public's imagination. The problem was, a majority of that imagination capturing, served as misdirection while his administration acted to further soil the reputation of this country. As one political commentator said about him, "He made us feel good while we were doing nothing."

He restored America's feelings of pride by demonizing the U.S.S.R. as well as instituting the most massive arms build up in history. His economic trickle-down, supply-side, voodoo Reaganomics led us to one of the highest unemployment rates this country had ever seen as well as huge deficits and a massive increase in government, even though he was against large and intrusive federal governments. He supported Iraq and is partially to blame for the mess we are in today while also staining the presidency with the Iran-Contra scandal, an incident which rivaled Watergate in it's insideousness and overt political corruption. He was unable to even say the name of a new emerging plauge that to this day ravages the globe, let alone formulate a successful policy concerning it. His "T.V.Q." approach to politics ushered in the modern age of style over substance and platitudes over policy and his Vice President, George Bush, was credited with running the most viscious negative campaign in history, before his son.

For all this, though, you are right. He did connect with people. He played the part of the leader to the hilt and, even if his decisions were wrong or misguided, he always provided a firm point in the storm for American's to rally around. He managed to imprint himself of the American subconscious so firmly that even now, prior to his death and nearly twenty years after he left office, he still remained a vivid focal point in American politics.

Was he a good President? I would say no, but there's just as much evidence to say he was, so that's going to have to be a question for the ages. Undoubtably, however, he was an inspirational leader who managed to embody all the charm, presence and "American Spirit" we expect from the man who steers our country.

Whatever else he might have been, he was the last of the great envoys from a more idealistic age of America. I don't think we shall see his like again and, regardless of my feelings about his policies, I thank him and wish him peace wherever he is for his inspiration, for it was leaders such as him who motivated me to take an interest in world politics and activisim. Even though my own path may be different from his, I must credit him with giving me the impetous to start on that path in the first place. At the end of the day, that is the best compliment an American leader can receive, the acknolwedgement that he motivated a generation to get involved with the fate of their country.

Ah, another rabidly partisan thread whimpers out like a dying dog, as it should be. The man just died yesterday, Bozzy, why not wait a while before using his death as more propaganda? Show some respect.

I wonder what the Republicans will say about Clinton on his death? :wink:

They would I'd They had been assasinated. Repubs like to brag.

Like Lee Harvey Oswald, oh wait, he was a liberal/commie.

How about John W Booth? Doh! He shot a consrvative and he was a Souther Democrat.


Hmmm, I see a pattern...

http://www.democrats.org/


Every major news and political website has addressed the passing of President Reagan except one:


Regardless of political affiliation, Reagan was President of America, yet the Democrats play partisan even now.

Ignoring the death of a president only distances them from mainstream America and shows their blatant partisanship causes them to disragard even the simplest of respects. This sort of myopia is causing the decline of what was once a great and respectable party.

Ever heard the phrase, 'if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.'
Judging be Reagan's track record, the Democrats seem to be doing the sensible thing.

He's a Republican. Why would the Democrats cover his death.

holy shit, now while im all for bashing the democrats, even john kerry, and bill clinton had good, and respectful things to say about president reagan :roll:

It doesn't matter. I don't think Bozzy cares about what the Democrats are actually saying; he just wants to spread propaganda.