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Jun. 5th, 2004 07:01 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
cabbitzillaAnyone that's talked to me for any length of time is aware that when it comes to politics, I tend to despise them all as money grubbing swindlers intent on raping the entire nation. I haven't seen a whole lot to make me vary that opinion; some of them champion causes and legislation that I can get behind, but none of them ever personally get my full loyalty. And I will rarely broach the topic of politics in my journal, because it's a a personal thing; everyone has their priorities and focus, and the odds of any two people agreeing completely are so slim it's not even worth mentioning.
But there's a difference between full trust and respect, and respect is a bit more common in regards to my views of politicians. I may not agree with policies and attitudes and goals, but there are some who've acquired that grudging respect by virtue of large accomplishments or heavy burdens. There've been three fairly recent presidents who've hit that category; Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan. Nixon passed on just a bit over ten years ago... and yesterday Ronald Reagan laid down his burden and passed on himself. The CNN story can be found HERE.
I can honestly say that none of this trio had ever gotten to full trust and loyalty, but they'd won grudging respect just for the sheer persistence written in each of their souls. Good, bad, or indifferent, each made a lasting mark on the office of President and on the nation as a whole.
Goodnight, Mr Reagan. You've earned a bit of peace.
But there's a difference between full trust and respect, and respect is a bit more common in regards to my views of politicians. I may not agree with policies and attitudes and goals, but there are some who've acquired that grudging respect by virtue of large accomplishments or heavy burdens. There've been three fairly recent presidents who've hit that category; Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan. Nixon passed on just a bit over ten years ago... and yesterday Ronald Reagan laid down his burden and passed on himself. The CNN story can be found HERE.
I can honestly say that none of this trio had ever gotten to full trust and loyalty, but they'd won grudging respect just for the sheer persistence written in each of their souls. Good, bad, or indifferent, each made a lasting mark on the office of President and on the nation as a whole.
Goodnight, Mr Reagan. You've earned a bit of peace.
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Did you watch the news this morning?
Date: 2004-06-06 04:45 pm (UTC)I cried during Nancy Reagan's interview with Stephanopoulos.