Normally, it’s uncanny how much Bruce and I see eye-to-eye. Even though our perspectives differ slightly, we are often struck by the same stories and reach similar conclusions. This campaign cycle seems to have upended things. Bruce mocked Jon Huntsman on twitter; I endorsed him. Bruce voted for Newt Gingrich; I just don’t see my former boss as cut from presidential timber.
That said, we both retain a commitment to the principles on which our nation was built, a reverence for the vision of the Founders and an appreciation for the greatness of Ronald Reagan.
And isn’t it fitting that we post our 9,000th post on the 101st anniversary of his birth? Happy Birthday, Mr. President. We could use a man like you about now.
I concur with every word of your post. Happy Birthday Mr. Reagan. We are still diligently trying to recapture the glory you brought back to our country for too short a time before the establishment began to systematically sabotage it. I feel like I share both your goals even though you can count me as more aligned with Bruce in terms of this election cycle. This time it’s a (simple – fingers crossed) matter of backing the candidate, most likely Romney 😐 in defeating and hopefully ending much of the Obama horror show and trying to load Congress with as many true conservatives as possible. Then the next true Reagan successor might be visible on the horizon.
“It’s over 9000!” he memed.
Happy Birthday to one of our greatest Presidents!!!
I found this at Media Research Center:
Whew! I guess those of us who admire Reagan know where we stand with the self-annointed intellectual elites.
I never make a move until I have checked in with Bob Schieffer and only then not until after I know he has drunk a quart of vinegar to get himself kick-started.
Sigh. 9,000 posts. And I still remember the first one.
Be right back. I have some kids to yell at to get off my lawn. 🙂
GP was a great find some years back (not as far back as NDT) and I’ve been hooked since. Thanks Bruce and Dan. Oh, and CP!
OT, Apparently Legal Insurrection is reporting the 9th circus will release their ruling on Prop 8 tomorrow.
I’m betting they side with Walker, and the smiting over the video was a figleaf of cover.
One of the things that made him so great.
But, wasn’t Reagan’s presidency marked by a booming economy? It’s good to know that leftists consider that “leading the country backward.”
In response to the post, I’ll say again that this blog has literally changed my life for the better. So, thanks Dan & Bruce for keeping this excellent blog and thanks Dan for the personal support. And I’ve enjoyed all the discussions I’ve had in the comments section, so also thanks to all the other commenters. And congratulations on the milestone!
Thank you Mr. President and thanks to Bruce & Dan. Can’t help but wonder which post I came in on.