Jeb Bush: Time to leave Reagan behind

MacUser · Postby **MacUser** » May 4th, 2009, 5:05 am

Jeb Bush, GOP: Time to leave Reagan behind
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/200 ... to-thrive/

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Saturday that it's time for the Republican Party to give up its "nostalgia" for the heyday of the Reagan era and look forward, even if it means stealing the winning strategy deployed by Democrats in the 2008 election.

"You can't beat something with nothing, and the other side has something. I don't like it, but they have it, and we have to be respectful and mindful of that," Mr. Bush said.

... said President Obama's message of hope and change during the 2008 campaign clearly resonated with Americans.

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Mr. Bush.. the Republican party GAVE it up LOONNGG ago and that is the reason it is in the irrelevant state it is in now. And today sir... I just gave up on you as being a serious contender for anything that I would support.

The Democrats NEVER talk about giving up JFK, MLK, and they constantly try to reinvent TERRIBLE past leaders.. such as, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton etc. It is 1984 constantly and it's working so much that even you believe it.

You are DOOMED to repeat the mistakes of the past if you don't have a foundation on which to more forward on. Solid conservative principles that Reagan proved worked and did resonate with ALL Americans ( Democrat or Republican - so much that Obama studied him and employed the parts that he could and it worked ) .. every time it is seriously employed or tried.

It takes real courage to stand from the pack and lead...

Beam me up Scotty.

one love · Postby **one love** » May 4th, 2009, 5:24 am

MacUser wrote:Jeb Bush, GOP: Time to leave Reagan behind
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/200 ... to-thrive/

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Saturday that it's time for the Republican Party to give up its "nostalgia" for the heyday of the Reagan era and look forward, even if it means stealing the winning strategy deployed by Democrats in the 2008 election.

"You can't beat something with nothing, and the other side has something. I don't like it, but they have it, and we have to be respectful and mindful of that," Mr. Bush said.

... said President Obama's message of hope and change during the 2008 campaign clearly resonated with Americans.

*****

Mr. Bush.. the Republican party GAVE it up LOONNGG ago and that is the reason it is in the irrelevant state it is in now. And today sir... I just gave up on you as being a serious contender for anything that I would support.

The Democrats NEVER talk about giving up JFK, MLK, and they constantly try to reinvent TERRIBLE past leaders.. such as, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton etc. It is 1984 constantly and it's working so much that even you believe it.

You are DOOMED to repeat the mistakes of the past if you don't have a foundation on which to more forward on. Solid conservative principles that Reagan proved worked and did resonate with ALL Americans ( Democrat or Republican - so much that Obama studied him and employed the parts that he could and it worked ) .. every time it is seriously employed or tried.

It takes real courage to stand from the pack and lead...

Beam me up Scotty.

I must have read that wrong when I saw the article early this morning. I was thinking he meant it is time for us to not just talk about the Reagan years but be that type of leader now and offer "Change" as Obama did but with Conservative principles. Again I will have to read it again but that was my take...

MacUser · Postby **MacUser** » May 4th, 2009, 5:44 am

Yes, I think you did. This is the left wing argument of the Republican Party to get away from conservatives and the anti-abortion religious zealots.

You have to be able to read the inscription on the lead bullet that just whizzed past your head.. even if it is friendly fire.

Full Quiver · Postby **Full Quiver** » May 4th, 2009, 7:19 am

I'm sure the Bush family is tired of hearing Reagan, Reagan, Reagan. None of the Bush's were ever really conservative and it is a slap in their face every time they hear this. I suppose Jeb will want to run on the Reagan free theme for the GOP.

bibleguy · Postby **bibleguy** » May 4th, 2009, 8:27 am

For us 30-somethings, the Reagan years ARE the good 'ol days!!

SBW · Postby **SBW** » May 4th, 2009, 10:00 am

bibleguy wrote:For us 30-somethings, the Reagan years ARE the good 'ol days!!

Amen to that. President Reagan is one of my few Heroes. Bush lost me when he said to forget Reagan.

soulsearcher · Postby **soulsearcher** » May 5th, 2009, 11:34 am

One hand of Reagan is worth two Bushes in my book anyday.

Mac, you described my reaction and retaliation exactly.

I couldn't believe my ears. Now I've really been Bush-whacked!

bibleguy · Postby **bibleguy** » May 5th, 2009, 12:14 pm

soulsearcher wrote:One hand of Reagan is worth two Bushes in my book anyday.

Mac, you described my reaction and retaliation exactly.

I couldn't believe my ears. Now I've really been Bush-whacked!

The Bible speaks about the Bush's dis-Reagan attitude, "Some remove the landmarks" Jude 24:2.

Forget Reagan? I say, “Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will shew thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee.” (Deut. 32:7) Except in Jeb's case, I'm not sure his father would show him...

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