Reagan Wannabes

I saw on the news today that the Republican presidential hopefulls are
holding a.debate at the Reagan library. This is wonderful symbolism... and
worthy of their liberal apponents. They are all claiming the Reagan legacy,
but none of them really seem to understand what it was about Reagan so
great. The Republican party that Reagan took to greatness is not the
Republican party of today. Reagan had courage and vision. He loved this
country, and he loved democracy. He was brave and bold and unapologetic. He
knew that the only way to succeed is to shout your beliefs from the
rooftops, and to have no time for your opponent's attempts to cut you down.
He also understood that even though we may disagree, we are all Americans.
We are all a family, and we all deserve respect from each other. Reagan may
have done battle with his liberal opponents, but he left the fight at the
office. He understood and appreciated the dignity that went with the office
of the president. He looked and acted like a president. He was worthy of the
presidents before him. And I'll tell you something else. He understood how
the world worked. He understood the concept of attacking our enemies
ruthlessly... but effectively. He understood Sun Tzu. Ultimate excellence
lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever
fighting.