In Honor of a President Few Remember
by Alan SnyderRonald Reagan admired him a lot. In fact, when Reagan was looking over his new house—the White House—shortly after his inaugural in 1981, he entered into the Cabinet Room.
On the wall were portraits of Truman, Jefferson, and Lincoln. The White House curator commented at the time, “If you don’t like Mr. Truman, you can move Mr. Truman out.” Even though Reagan, a former Democrat, had voted for Truman back in 1948, he made his decision: Truman’s portrait was removed and one of Calvin Coolidge was dusted off and put in its place.
Nowadays, in all the “right” circles [to be found primarily among the academic elite], the person of Coolidge is a source of amusement, if not outright derision. Why, he was a do-nothing president, someone who didn’t use the power of the office as he should have. Probably his most grievous sin, in their view, was the way he put the brakes on destiny: he was a foe of the progressive movement that was intended to reshape American government and culture.
Coolidge, whose administration spanned a good part of the 1920s, was a throwback to an earlier time. He was not a Woodrow Wilson; rather, he believed in the vision of the Founding Fathers and their concept of limited government. He remained true to the principles of self-government and the sanctity of private property. The rule of law was paramount in his political philosophy. No one was above the law, a belief that, if followed, would keep the people safe from the power of an overextended government.
During the 1920s, the continent of Europe experimented with socialism. What might larger government be able to accomplish? What vistas await us once we unleash the full power of government intervention? Coolidge stood opposed to this false vision of the future.
Historians also like to make fun of his approach to speechmaking. Coolidge preferred to say as little as possible. As he once noted, he never got in trouble for things he didn’t say. Yet when he did speak, he made some very significant pronouncements. His words conveyed key ideas for American success. Meditate on this paragraph, for instance:
In a free republic a great government is the product of a great people. They will look to themselves rather than government for success. The destiny, the greatness of America lies around the hearthstone. If thrift and industry are taught there, and the example of self-sacrifice oft appears, if honor abide there, and high ideals, if there the building of fortune be subordinate to the building of character, America will live in security, rejoicing in an abundant prosperity and good government at home and in peace, respect, and confidence abroad. If these virtues be absent there is no power that can supply these blessings. Look well then to the hearthstone, therein all hope for America lies.
Notice Coolidge’s stress on what he called the “hearthstone,” which is a designation for the family. He saw the family as the cornerstone of society, the place where character should be developed. Note also his subordination of financial fortune to the building of character. Fortune may come, but only if character comes first: thrift, industry, and honor—qualities in short supply at the moment.
America was prosperous during the Coolidge years. The Great Depression was just around the corner, but it didn’t occur as a result of Coolidge’s policies of tax cuts and economic liberty. The Depression was more a result of misdirection from the Federal Reserve [low cash reserves in banks; easy credit]; its continuation throughout the 1930s was due to government actions of the New Deal.
If there’s one thing most historians can agree on with Coolidge, it’s that he easily would have won reelection in 1928 had he chosen to run again. Yet he voluntarily stood down. Why? What prompted that decision? He tells us what led him to do so in his autobiography.
It is difficult for men in high office to avoid the malady of self-delusion. They are always surrounded by worshipers. They are constantly, and for the most part sincerely, assured of their greatness. They live in an artificial atmosphere of adulation and exultation which sooner or later impairs their judgment. They are in grave danger of becoming careless and arrogant.
Coolidge saw the problems associated with elected office. He knew that men often developed what might be called the “swelled-head syndrome.” He wanted nothing to do with that. If for no other reason, Coolidge should be honored for his willingness to set aside power and maintain his good character. Where are the politicians willing to do that today?
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Yes, indeed. Thanks for the reminder.
No offense to your piece Mr. Snyder, but reading about dead presidents that had honor and respect for the office they held is a bit depressing given our current nightmare running the show. I hope we can find another like those listed above that can turn this boat around… and soon.
Biggest myth out there is folks thinking Reagan somehow was a great President. My favorite accomplishment was the Savings and Loan debacle.
Ah, the good ole days, when stealing big was only $500 billion.
i hope this get he hate mail.
Ill read it while I pay hobos to beat me up.
Hobo will do anything for a sandwhich…mmmmm….anything…..
then Ill rub lotion myself and stare at a pic of George Soros ……..mmmm…….nazis …mmmm…
ANON= Seminar poster (or poser) whatever…
His posts are what is called a "scroll wheel activator" in the Blogesphere
Nothing more, nothing less.
How true!!…I feel our country has been hijacked by the patients in
the Insane Asylum!!……
"Collecting more taxes than absolutely necessary is legalized robbery"……Calvin Coolidge
"Don't expect to to build up the weak by pulling down the strong."……Calvin Coolidge
"Ultimately property rights and personal rights are the same thing."……Calvin Coolidge
Presidents Coolidge's greatest gift was continuing and expanding on Presidents Harding economic plan and keeping the U.S. on the road from the Forgotten Depression, brought about by Wilson.
Wow. I guess there's a reason progressives don't want to teach the kids about Coolidge or Reagan.
Both stand as testimonies to the utter failure of what progressives promote.
Thanks for sharing this article.
That was more than a reminder for me; it was education.
Thanks for the very good write-up!
Randy:
"Rode in to town promising to eliminate 2 Federal bureaucracies and ended up making a new one!
Then again, shortly after his election, and being forced to accept CIA spook who was involved in the JFK assassination* , George HW Bush, there was an assassination attempt. Just as there were assassination attempts on Ford when globalist scumbag Rockefeller was VP.
*http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=433003168…"
Wow, you couldnt even stay on topic for your own post could you?
How many voices are rolling around in that head of yours?
Alan, thanks for the article.
I apologize that it has been soiled by a few troll droppings.
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There is no perfect president, Reagan managed to remove from the world stage a dictatorship of the mind and a threat to the interests of all free men that remained dead until resurrected by Mr. Obama in American form in 2008.
Reagan was also successful in lowering the rate of inflation from 23% to a reasonable 4%, which was a direct result of his Progressive predecessor, Mr. Carter.
One of the most exciting times in American history was the roaring 20s. Businesses flourished, steel mills were producing at maximum capacity, unemployment was very very low after the depression of 1920, AND, we held a vast store of the world's wealth in the form of gold. We were the envy of the civilized world.
The Federal Reserve, which coincidentally, is a vast part of our current worthless monetary supply issue, as well as the problem that set off the Great Depression, was the only thing that was really flawed during the Coolidge years.
When the Progressives removed from Treasury its responsibility to create MONEY of real worth in gold and silver under the Constitution, they left a curse whose legacy will create problems for generations.
Excellent point about the S&Ls.
I particularly like the part about how his regulators were thwarted by Fort Worthless Jim Wright and Tony Cohelo, not to mention the Keating Five.
I also like how the entire S&L debacle was caused by the inflationary 70s, which put them at a disadvantage because they couldn't offer as high an interest rate as banks (Reg Q), a problem which was solved by allowing them to eventually do so, and to also invest in riskier ventures because Fernand St Germaine hobbled together a compromise between the house and senate bills on the topic of deposit insurance.
The House wanted $40,000, the Senate wanted $50,000; St Germaine arranged the compromise of……$100,000, thus more than doubling the taxpayer exposure to losses…..
God you are stupid.
WRONG WRONG WRONG on attributing the Depression to the Fed and bank reserves.
The Smoot Hawley tariff collapsed world commerce, and since the US was ostensibly on the gold standard at the time, liquidity had to be drained in order to maintain the dollar gold peg.
Thy reeky rude-growing joithead hath a earth-vexing fustilarian.
AB, pleae disable anonymous posting, make anon get an account.
Then revoke it.
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Now I know you're a sick perv, just like your hero.
Fantastic article, Mr. Snyder. We have to spread the word about this great president.
In the meantime, illustrating what tyrants FDR and Wilson were would also help.
The Federal Reserve closed off the monetary supply at the most critical period when the Depression began, thus closing off the flow of money so quickly that no one could borrow and the banks began to fail, which led to the Run on them.
Smoot Hawley continued and sped up the problem, and, it helped to spread the depression across the world, as trade died. The nail in the coffin was the removal of gold and the Progressive NRA and WPA programs that took a large depression and turned it into the great depression.
Kensian economics did not work then nor does it work now, but like the time that the Commies tried to grow Summer grain in the Wintertime because that way of thinking was a part of Communism, Progressives continue to push this rather stupid economic theory because they FEEL it'll have to work sometime. It makes our problems continue so much longer than the three to five years they would last without all of this outside intervention.
I think it was Coolidge who told someone asking for monies that the 'general welfare' clause of Article I, section 8 did no allow monies to be largessed from the treasury for welfare.
Are there books about Coolidge and what his administration did for this country?
If not, there should be.
It doesn't matter WHEN the Fed closed off the money supply; they had no choice in responding to the decline in demand for the dollars.
Or the great limited gov't democrat President Grover Cleveland.
Yes, every authentic conservative should be able to articulate what they like about "Cool Cal." And what they don't like about Herbert Hoover …
http://libertyatstake.blogspot.com/
[For a light hearted take on our present peril]
They didn't call them the Roaring Twenties for nothing.
The Federal Reserve is a private bank, connected to the European central banks and the Bank of International Settlements, and deserves much blame for manipulation of our problems then, and now.
When the money supply was removed in the late 1920's and helped cause the stock market crash and the Great Depression, Winston Churchill said, "Now I know who has the real power."
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I was just listening to In His Own Voice: Ronald Regan. He talked about Coolidge. But, I ask you, what's so wrong with a "do nothing" president? Much evil has been brought upon us by do-gooders and busybodies who want to leave a legacy. I long for the days when my politicians do nothing except repeal.
I think anon should seek mental help. Soon.
They sure were! Now, the Liar and Thief in Chief and his Regressive cronies loot our great-grandchildren's prosperity to the tune of trillions, year after year.
Good God, you Regressives are unteachable nincompoops.
Randy, please try to remember to pick the boogers out of your nose before you post again. Snot really does interfere with your "thought" "process," you know.
This was on a plaque that hung on my kitchen wall growing up. Sometimes the best lessons our parents teach us are the ones they leave out there for us to learn on our own.
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race”
Of course the 'academic elite' ignore or impugn Coolidge's contribution to American exceptionalism. Coolidge believed that people would excel if left unencumbered by the chains of government, and he was correct. 'We the People' don't need 'big (brother) government'. Progressives are insecure; they need to be needed. That's why they try (need) to make as many people dependent on government as possible. And once that number is over half of the voting public, and they are close to getting there, the American dream will come to an abrupt end.
Progressives, we don't need your sorry asses. Take a hike.
Salute
Pretty much in short, Progressives are a parasite to our nation. We dont need them, but they need us.
Something else I noticed on top of that, most everything progressives support it is always either hate based or race based. For example, the issue with banks,oil, and other companies deals with their hate of the capitalist free market. Then there is the immigration issue that as soon as it passed, they went stupid racist over that law.
I just have one question to progressives about the AZ immigration law, which is more important to you, our national security or a few hurt feelings for people who broke the law?
Wow, Calvin Coolidge warned us of 'Obama' 80-90 years ago.
quote- "It is difficult for men in high office to avoid the malady of self-delusion. They are always surrounded by worshipers. They are constantly, and for the most part sincerely, assured of their greatness. They live in an artificial atmosphere of adulation and exultation which sooner or later impairs their judgment. They are in grave danger of becoming careless and arrogant." -Coolidge
Coolidge is a good example of a quality politician/statesman being defamed over the decades by the leftist opposition for Their gain.
Awesome!! Another Coolidge (or another Reagan) would be a dream come true.
Sadly, given the (perceived) character of the nation due to the negative, relative effects of regressivism, and with global collapse just around the corner, it's unlikely to happen any time soon.
History repeats…..
I dislike Jimmy Carter intensely. He was a completely inept president. He was not responsible for the inflation of the 1970s. He contributed to it but most of it came from a hang over of the 60s and Johnson/Nixon's policies.
Remember Nixon took us completely off the Gold Standard which was the beginning of the end financially.
Picture BHO, the Narcissist in Chief when you read this:
"It is difficult for men in high office to avoid the malady of self-delusion. They are always surrounded by worshipers. They are constantly, and for the most part sincerely, assured of their greatness. They live in an artificial atmosphere of adulation and exultation which sooner or later impairs their judgment. They are in grave danger of becoming careless and arrogant."
Spot On, Mr. Coolidge! It's not only difficult for Obama, it's impossible. He's high on his own perceived grandeur.
It's divide and conquer. If I'm fighting with my neighbor, then it is up to government to bring peace to the situation. And control both of us. People forget (of were never taught) about the Berlin/Moscow pact, and how Stalin was every bit as responsible as Hitler for the outbreak of WWII. I read somewhere, and unfortunately I can't remember the book or the author, where one of Stalin's subordinates quoted him as saying something to the effect of "When the western powers bleed each other white, it will be up to cooler heads to step in and bring peace to Europe, which will require the peacemakers to influence the new leaders of the waring nations."
The progressive plan for America is eerily similar. Turn American against American over issues such as immigration, entitlements, the environment, whatever. I hope this November the true 'cooler heads' prevail and we can reverse this disturbing course we're on.
In line with Madison:
"If Congress can employ money indefinitely to the general welfare, and are the sole and supreme judges of the general welfare, they may take the care of religion into their own hands; they may appoint teachers in every State, county and parish and pay them out of their public treasury; they may take into their own hands the education of children, establishing in like manner schools throughout the Union; they may assume the provision of the poor; they may undertake the regulation of all roads other than post-roads; in short, every thing, from the highest object of state legislation down to the most minute object of police, would be thrown under the power of Congress…. Were the power of Congress to be established in the latitude contended for, it would subvert the very foundations, and transmute the very nature of the limited Government established by the people of America."
Just further proof that Regressives despise the Founders and could care less about their intent.
Cleveland would be considered an extreme right-wing religious zealot today.
anon is so stupid.
In about 10 more years, his reputation will be fully rehabilitated. Unfortunately, there will be a lot of terrible things that happen before then.
Biggest myth out there is anon has a brain.
Stop using facts. The trolls hate when you do that.
Coolidge had a quality that Wilson, Teddy, Roosevelt, FDR, and Obama all lack–RESTRAINT
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Calvin Coolidge is one of my Hero's
Thanks for reminding me
When they talk too much; be suspicious. Obama 24/7/365. Got it?
Words to live by! That whole thing about someone trying to make themselves look bigger by belittling others is a major character flaw and one pitfall I have always strived to avoid.
Obama's entire administration has been 'as opposed to' Bush or to blame Bush or anyone other than take responsibility for anything, and be truthful at the same time.
His primary weapons:, belittling, accusing, threatening, preaching, demagogery, and the most commonly used, blaming.
Why don't you try growing a pair "O'?
Much evil has been brought upon us by do-gooders and busybodies who want to leave a legacy.
Beware of kenyan's bearing good intentions!
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Cool Cal stood in the way of the Progressives. As a result he was villified. Under pressure he tried several government interventions to stabilize the market to no avail.
Much of Roosevelts failures were falsely associated with Coolidge. Sounds like Obama. Interesting how history repeats itself.
Obviously your sarcasm was too subtle for the majority of folks to pick up on. You suck, randy. Coolidge was probably the most under-rated POTUS of all time. He did the right things for the right reasons. That he is not widely remembered for that is a credit to his legacy. Your puerile attempt at mockery of him only serves to strengthen that legacy. It is one that the Tea Party Movement endorses and hopes to replicate in perpetuity.
Or, at least, that's what the voices in your toaster say.
Glad you got something out of it. I'm always on the lookout for some new insights from the past myself! In my experience, the strongest figures in history are usually the quietest.
That's what trolls do. It's to be expected. Calvin is long beyond reproach anyway!
May I recommend (highly) the following program on C-SPAN's BookTV: http://www.booktv.org/Program/11425/Silent+Cals+A...
You can watch it at the link.
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"'Look well then to the hearthstone, therein all hope for America lies." I like that quote and it's so very true. The family is in part the foundation for America.
I learned something new today about another President. I believe America still has great men such as Reagan and Coolidge, and it's high time they run for office and soon! Americans are going to have to step out of their comfort zones and start running for office beginning at the local level. If we don't do this, we will be stuck with Marxists and Rinos.
You ARE an idiot.
Yes it is an idiot. I think anon is like the character Pat from Saturday night live. Do you remember that skit from the 80s I think?
Yeah, I've got insomnia again !
Reagan was truly a "uniter", not a "divider" like our current mess. He was President of all Americans, not just those who shared his political views. Reagan got significant bipartisan support for his major initiatives, which compares very favorably to the near total partisan warfare under this President.
http:/www.PoliticalCentrist.com News and views for independent voters
Shut the hell up, Randy !
Or as Archie and Edith Bunker used to opine….
Songs that made the hit parade.
Guys like us we had it made,
Those were the days.
And you knew who you were then,
Girls were girls and men were men,
Mister we could use a man
Like Herbert Hoover again.
Didn't need no welfare state,
Everybody pulled his weight.
Gee our old LaSalle ran great.
Those were the days.
I literally had a countdown calendar until the day I would turn 18, but more importantly, could vote for my first President who would be Ronald Wilson Reagan. Dorky? Yes. Patriotic? You bet your ass.
Can I get a witness!
Thanks for that one.
Get back to work Donnie, that boat ain't gonna sell itself.
When they talk too much; be suspicious. Obama 24/7/365. Got it?
You nailed it, Paul.
Calvin Coolidge was famous for his reticence ; he was commonly referred to as "Silent Cal." Supposedly, the writer Dorothy Parker was once seated next to Coolidge at a dinner, and told him "Mr. Coolidge, I've made a bet against a fellow who said it was impossible to get more than two words out of you." Coolidge laconically replied: "You lose."
LOL!
Me too.
http://milindoe.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/sween...
back when the show was still funny… I think '89-'92 with Pat.
OOoohhh… AAAaarrrcchhhiieee!!!!
Great story!
Some of us refer to the 89-92 era with the view that it came along to remind us of back when SNL was still funny
Guess my age is showing.
Hey Troll,
Ronald Reagan was our Greatest President! He took America from the brink of financial collapse and brought us back to complete solvency ! by doing something novel– – - – wait for it– — Surprise! cutting Spending and Taxes! Something your Idol "Obungle" has no intention of doing because Obama-commie is too busy destroying America so that he and fellow Marxists, The Czars, The Unions, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid (dead man walking) can Install their beloved Marxism, and Re-distribute America's wealth. Can you say Cuba? The U.S.S.U? They will then tell us all what is good for us.
You guys aren't fit to shine Ronald Reagans shoes! Reagan-omics saved America. I miss Ronald Reagan's
"shining city on the Hill" Wait til Nov. you troll. Sincerely, a TeaPartyPartriot Nurse.
HA!! I think it started great but tanked when the original cast left. Then Eddie Murphy saved it. Then they tanked again, but had a few 'shining moments' with Hartman, Farley, etc. I officially stopped watching in '94. I've tried watching since but can't take it.
I guess I show my age here but there's more to it than my youthful injudiciousness, the show just downright sucks now.
I always find it's not what a person says so much as it is whether their lips follow the lead of their legs.
Hypocrisy is the big evil in today's world. Too many politicians and other leaders who don't believe in truth-in-advertising.
Coolidge was who he was – a man of integrity, whose words matched his works with regularity. That can't be said at all of our current poser-in-chief. He got elected on his false words and promises and can only be trusted if you want to buy a rainbow covered bridge to unicorn land.
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American Heritage from the early 60's has quite an article on Coolidge. Even in his time, liberal wacko "journalists" were doing "gotcha" pics of figures they didn't like. Coolidge was reviewing the Navy, and became seasick. Of course the picture was of Silent Cal sitting looking like he was about to hurl. Only good liberal is a dead liberal.
I remember those days. It seems like forever. Today's "yutes" don't have any idea of Stagflation, Misery Index, and the very real Soviet Threat. 1979-80 was a very troubling and turbulent time in America. I only wish I could have voted for Ronnie the first time around, but was only 16. I have lusted in my heart, killer rabbits, Billy, "I was talking with my daughter Amy about nuclear weapons. Sorry, Nuc-U-lur. What a putz the peon from Plains is and was. And now another generation of dimwit Carters has been foisted on us.
Progressives hate private property rights, they love to tell people what to do with their private property. They are losers in the free market and most never aquire the wealth needed to become an owner. And if they do have property what type of man wants someone to tell them what to do with their property? Liberals are dumb MFers
Dear avatar,
Not quite.
Most countries have a Central Bank. Historically, many Central Banks have been privately owned. ( Bank of England, for example, was privately owned until the 1940s ) The United States has a Federal Reserve System, in which private banks may, or may not, as they choose, participate. You and I could start a bank, and join the Federal Reserve System, so long as we meet their standards. Or, we could operate outside that system. The Federal Reserve is organized into Regional Banks, with a Board of Governors appointed by the President and under Congressional Oversight.
So, the USA has a Central Banking System in which banks may voluntarily participate, which operates independently under government oversight. Unlike most countries, we don't have one Central Bank, but a Central Bank System, with many banks.
Or, as my foreign friends often tell me, ' You Americans are just weird! "
Sincerely,
J Lepant Brighton CO
Peter, in 1964 America was removed from Silver under Johnson, which was the last metal backed currency. In 1933 we were removed from Gold and the price was fixed with very very small adjustments until by the 60s gold was in the high teens. But, it no longer was redeemable after 1933. Under Carter there were great pressures created during HIS period of stagflation (while HE was directing the economy). High unemployment and severe inflation began in his third year, so, therefore long after the 1 year grace period usually given to an incoming president.
There were additional pressures, such as the oil embargo, which helped drive prices upward, but a great deal of that increase was due to his political ineptness and his very peculiar world view, which was repudiated within a year and a half of Reagan's first term.
Maybe the problem which got the foreigner Kenyan imposter forced into power, is because the voters have no memory of "a good President"!
Most voters now are uneducated, under-educated, and only educated enough to play with their toys in their 20's-40's!–Yet they have their degrees and diplomas.–And still don't know anything!
Well, what happened to any President who attempted to say or do anything to the Federal Reserve???
They own the money!–They own the guns! So, are you aware of who exactly wheeled the assassinations of JFK, Bobby Kennedy, and the botched assissination of Reagan?
Which Bank thug said one time, 'he who owns the money, owns the government'???
Actually the biggest myth is that you are human.
Thanks for replying, and a HUGE thanks for your service to our country, which will once again, I hope, be a reliable ally to our friends and a fearsome nemesis to those who seek to do us harm.
When we compare our sitting President to any historical figure of any consequence whatever, PrezzoBama comes out a woeful third (in a two-man contest).
Ah, but we do have just such a man, at least one who talks the talk, and seems to walk the walk, none other than my newly elected governor, Chris Christie.
Awesome!
(And not dorky in the least, I think.)
What do you mean? I agree with the OP. As for missing subtleties, you fall in to the trap yourself. It is what he DIDN'T do that makes him great.
I have a number of books about Cooledge and it would be amazing to have another PResident like him.
Do these types of politicians even still exist? America hungers for decent honest leadership, but that's asking for a lot in these times.
Well put, sir, and not a word of it overly harsh!
How could one be overly harsh when speaking of the useless Jimma Keeyotta? That sorry so-and-so was a weasel from hell. He's the last thing our wonderful country deserved, but exactly what we got.
As you said, "What a putz!"
Well, it is unfortunate that you don't have a comment stream to corroborate your claim, isn't it? Actually, it's pretty damned convenient. You can say whatever the hell you want and leave no record of it. I'd call that dishonest and cowardly.
Looking 4Sanity…take that stick out of your ass and you just might find it.
Age is a state of mind : )
I remember Eddie Murphy doing the Buckwheat skit. Or the Chicago guys doing ………Duh Bearrrrrrrssssssss! That right there is funny, I don't care who you are.
I'm glad we are able to still laugh and keep a sense of humor in these scary times.
I enjoy articles about "dead" Presidents. Thank you for the articles. Trolls go read The Huffington-Puffington Post like the Anointed One commanded you!
Did any one notice that on anniversary of the berlin wall coming down, the MSM did not even mention Ronald Reagen. They gave all the credit to Gorbachev. I am afraid to check the new history books.
Even though no progressives will admit it, but their whole movement is supported by hate and racism. Its what they use to get their way by demonizing/villanizing/fear mongering and so on. Then when that doesnt work, they pull out their worst card racism. With that, they try to make everyone argue an unrelated issue instead of what the real issue is and use it to seperate Americans. At this point, I am just tired of this administrations finger pointing and racist attitude, all I want them to do is to take responsibility for their actions and actually fix the problems they said they were going to fix. Sad thing is, progressives dont do that and hoping for them to do so is just stupid, since they caused most of those problems in the first place.
Progressives = Cochroaches, as when ever they a revealed to the light, they run off and hide until they feel it safe to come back out and do their horrid work once again.
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