Happy President’s Day
Sure, this day is meant to recognize the birthday’s of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. But let’s not forget our nation’s most recent “agent of change” who brought hope and prosperity back to weary nation ravaged by war, strife, rising inflation and a complete lack of direction. Let’s not forget the man who inspired a generation of men and women to act in government with idea that individuals, and not government, can single handedly change the course of a nation.
Many on today’s campaign trail like to claim his vision and repeat his mantra, but as Pejman Yousefzadeh of Red State says “Cover politicians, like cover bands, can be entertaining. But I like the oldies. Oldies are the genuine article.“ The Almighty broke the mold when the Gipper was born.
February 18th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
I love this speech. How much do we miss his great wisdom and leadership?
He asks a great question:
“Are we the Americans of today ready to do what must be done?”
I am.
http://www.shepard2008.com/
February 18th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
You might be ready Sean, but did you approve that message?
February 18th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Actually Michael, when we get to the point of running some ads I was thinking I might actually say,
“Thanks to ridiculous campaign-finance laws like McCain-Feingold, even though I’ve recorded this in my voice I still must say that I approve tihs message.”
What do you think?
February 18th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
I think I’d like to see those ads. Those would be quite refreshing.
February 18th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
I like that jab at McCain-Feingold.
You know, I don’t see why it’s so hard for politicians today to embrace the principles that Reagan embraced. No, it’s not often a commmunicator as good as he was comes along. But surely someone somewhere could find within themselves the resolve to articulate conservatism without apology and without shame.
February 18th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
“someone somewhere could find within themselves the resolve to articulate conservatism without apology and without shame.”
*raises hand* Josh knows among others - I don’t apologize for much of ANYTHING.
February 18th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
Well Michael, we’ll add you to thie list of those that continue to ponder…
“It stares them in face, the thing they ask for, but they dare not acknowledge its presence for fear of upsetting the status quo despite the resentment they have come to have for it.”