I usually criticize the GOP to the chagrin of some here. I do so because I was raised as Republican by my Grandfather. Back in the 80’s the GOP was about economic opportunity. They were tough on crime and were standing up to Communism. Unfortunately this is not the GOP of today. Today America faces economic stagnation and an Islamic threat. With few exceptions, the modern GOP doesn’t address the economic problems and doesn’t view Islam as a threat as they viewed Communism. Granted the Democrats are outright evil and want to transform America into a 3rd world nation, but the Republican Party can and should do better. It needs to go back to Reagan era principles to combat economic stagnation and the Islamic threat.
On that note, here is one of my favorite books, Ronald Reagan: The Wisdom and Humor of the Great Communicator. This book came out in 1995. I was in Manhattan doing a DJ gig at the old Latin Quarters. I had read that Nancy Reagan was doing a book signing around 11am at a Barnes and Noble. I crashed at my cousin’s house in Queens because by this time I was living out on Long Island with my then fiance. I went to the book signing and was online for 2 hours. Finally it was my turn and I got her signature.
It was a very proud moment of my life. I grew up admiring Reagan and his style of Conservatism. That’s why I am saddened by the state of today’s GOP. Elected Republicans are supporting the Islamic agenda by backing the illegal Libyan War to help Al-Qaeda. They turn a blind eye to the killing of Christians in Egypt. A modern Reagan would be condemning these Islamic atrocities and speaking out on the evils of Political Islam. A modern Reagan would address the economic concerns of America with practical Conservative based solutions.
I sometimes wounder, will we ever have Reagan-like President again? Is America just going the way of other great powers? It’s possible we are going through what Rome went through in the 3rd Century crisis, until Aurelian appeared and brought back order.
I just want to be proud of my President. I want to know that their concern is the nation and not academic theories. I will back whoever the GOP run against Obama, but I’m tired of not liking our President. I didn’t like Papa Bush, Clinton, or Baby Bush and I hate Barack Hussein Obama. I want to like a President again and know they are looking out for this nation’s interest. Is this too much to ask for?
