Ronald Reagan

Conscience of a Liberal A government directly interfering with the economy of its nation is contrary to the ideals of basic capitalism. When the New Deal was introduced by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression, it was viewed with skepticism due to its perceived anti-capitalistic policies and seemingly communist-esque ideas, which struck fear in the eyes of Americans. However, Roosevelt proved that government involvement in the economy is not only stable, but also is a…

(Forner 1039). This was an event that took place in the Middle East but wasn't the last issue. Another was the Iran-Contra Affair, this was when the United States had “banned military to the Contras” (Forner 1056). In order to get violence started, “Reagan secretly authorized the sale of arms to Iran” (Forner 1056). While it helped Iran, this event was the most unforgiving action by Regan and was looked down by many Americans and other national leaders across the globe. Another major event in…

The war on drugs has been a term coined for the battle against illegal substance use that began in the 1970’s. People believe that this is the only solution to eradicate the ever-growing problem of drug use and addiction, but the reality is that the war on drugs is not working. It has failed the people of the United States. This war has led to an increase in the incarceration rate, failed policies, and the death of many Americans. The United States is known internationally as “the land of the…

about politics. The first presidential candidate that the evangelicals rallied behind was Ronald Reagan. During his campaign Reagan proposed things that aligned with the evangelicals agenda. For Example, Reagan proposed an amendment that would ban abortions. With help from evangelical voters Ronald Reagan was elected as the 40th President of the United States. The Evangelicals were credited for electing Reagan. President Regan would go on to propose an amendment that would bring back voluntary…

On January 27th, 1998 a baby boy was born into this world. He was born neither accomplished nor discredited. He was A boy who would soon grow to be consistent, concise, and courageous. A boy who would soon develop an ideology based on hard work, dedication, and human achievement. He is Someone who has not always had it easy, but he has actually had a rather challenging, distracting life. Time and time again, his old friend resiliency saved him from being engulfed in the difficulties of the world…

Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Regan all had a vision as to how fix situations when it came to the different issues the US faced while each one was in office.American citizens all had their opinion on each one of them. With Jimmy Carter despite the lack of experience when he had to face huge problems of steadiness while at the same time trying to be encouraging. Ronald Regan many felt as if he did care for the people. With Gerald Ford when he came into office the US was already in a…

The middle class struggled because their taxes were being raised to pay for special programs for the lower classes. The people of the middle class also experienced cuts in their jobs. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan cut social services and many residents came to protest against cuts in funds for the teacher, firemen, and police force. The middle class also felt the pressure on rising prices and the uneasiness of finding a job. Zinn states that, “a college…

I’m not quite understanding of your comment. Are you saying that former Presidents Reagan and Clinton were as vocal against George Dukakis and George W. Bush as Obama is now being against Donald Trump and that there was justification in ’88 and ’00? I am fairly clear on the aforementioned campaigns and Ronald Reagan stayed out of the ’88 election much to the dismay of George Bush. And Bill Clinton, much to his credit, didn’t get involved with disparaging remarks about George W. Bush. What I…

Who knew a small town boy turned actor would become the most impactful president of the United States? Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, charmed voters with his good looks and demeanor and his effective storytelling qualities. He grew up in a small town in western Illinois and after college became a radio broadcaster, who was popular for his public speaking abilities. He then went on to test for movies, and his career took off when Warner Brothers began casting him in…

Douglas and Ronald Reagan, their calling was such. While these politicians each held their own beliefs and values, they held one common goal as political figures; to improve their homelands to the best of their abilities. Both men led very different lives. Saskatchewan Premier Tommy Douglas was born into the working class in Scotland, and he then later emigrated to Canada with his family, settling in Winnipeg. He was a very religious man, to the point of…