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Originally posted by speeder
The leader that Reagan had most in common with was Clinton, though Reagan wasn't nearly as bright. (A political debate between them would be like a sprinkler against a fire hose). He had charisma, though, and knew how to rally his party and win elections. Slaughter opponents is more like it.
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Very interesting. Shortly after Reagan's passing, I saw Dick Cheney and David Gergen speak at the Nat. Press Club. The theme of Gergen's speech was a comparison between Reagan and Clinton. I don't think too many in the audience were buying it and I was kinda scratching my head that someone as astute as Gergen would make such a comparison. BTW, most of the attendees were press, so it was no GOP rally.
Ever see the old SNL sketch of Phil Hartman playing Reagan where he pretended to be a total dolt for the cameras, tourists, visiting girl scouts, etc. and then was a total hands-on, multi-tasking tyrant when he was alone with staff? It was pretty funny. He was ordering everyone around, speaking German on the phone to Swiss bankers, etc. Sometimes you gotta wonder if Michale Deaver really intended for folks to see Reagan as a lightweight.