There was recently a flurry of stories about a new poll, that rated W as among the worst Presidents in history. That's no surprise to the discerning readers of the 'reality-based' community.
To me, though, more head-shaking was generated by reading the amazing fact that, among Republicans, Ronald Reagan is still viewed as near the top of 20th Century Presidents.
Ronald Reagan, for God's sake?
I always detested Reagan and his years, I believe, planted ALL the seeds which have now born such rotten fruit - catering to the Evangelical Right, corporate corruption, secretive government schemes explicitly designed to thwart the clear intent of Congress, denial of AIDS, Glorification of The Leader, etc. etc. etc.
Although, ultimately, I believe that Reagan's greatest sin is the denial of the Environmental warnings, that were clearly voiced at that time, I can't help thinking that a close second, in his Hall of Shame, is the 'Star Wars' missle-defense dream.
This program is indeed the Maginot Line of the Modern Age. Not only has it proven to be technically and strategically flawed, but the extent of its drain of our national treasure is once again in the news. What a waste.
At least, from the Space Program, we got teflon and Tang.
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