Ron Reagan is a liberal?

[FreedomAngel82]

I'm watching the clip from Reagan's show on MSNBC about the 9/11 controversy memorial thing and he said he was a liberal. I didn't know that. Wow. Very different from papa Reagan. I wonder how the republicans feel about that!

[name not needed]

1. He spoke at the Democratic Convention last summer

So I'd say it's a possibility.

[Zuni]

2. you just learned this?

He has been an outspoken Lib for more than 20 years. His sister is liberal as hell too.

Ron even gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention last year

[FreedomAngel82]

6. I knew he gave the speech and saw it myself

I just didn't know he was a total liberal. I just thought he was for stem cell research.

[Snotcicles]

12. get out much? n/t

[Radio_Lady]

19. Freedom Angel, just ignore the snide comments --

Lots of people may have missed these facts about the biological son and daughter of Ronald W. Reagan -- they are liberals. I interviewed a woman named Midge Decter who wrote a book a long time ago called "Liberal Parents, Radical Children" (1975). We discussed the fact that kids often choose lifestyles and values that are far away from those of their parents.

[FreedomAngel82]

22. That's how I am

My parents are republican (well my mother isn't anymore) and I'm a very very left-leaning person. It's weird since I'm also of the Christian faith people always ask me how I can be both. Simple really. But anyways. I knew Reagan spoke about stem cells at the DNC convention but didn't know he himself was a self-proclaimed liberal. I just thought he was for stem cells cause of his experience with his dad.

[ElectroPrincess]

33. I can relate ...

My entire family is Right Wing Libertarians. Thank goodness they don't believe in mixing Church and State. At least on some social issues, we can "somewhat agree."

[Snotcicles]

29. just kidden jeeezzz n/t

[htuttle]

3. Yes, very

For as long as he's been in the public eye.

[Mr_Spock]

4. LOL - yeah, funny

I though everyone knew that :D Oh, well... :D

[Stinky The Clown]

5. His views have always been very liberal

Today, on his yakfest with the despicable Ms. Crawlything, he actually used the word to describe himself.

I wasn't surprized.

[FreedomAngel82]

9. Yea

I think that's what I'm watching now. He's talking about the freedom thing. I actually agreed with the other lady. She said if people want to have a freedom memorial type thing to do it off location and I also liked what Ron said and that was to have the towers re-built and have a little area inside the building for a memorial type thing for all those who died. I know that Reagan was once a democrat until Karl Rove turned him. What's Mrs Reagan? Anybody know? I also have heard that Laura Bush was once a democrat until she met Bush.

[Bunny]

32. "...Reagan was once a democrat until Karl Rove turned him."

Huh? :shrug:

[Catholic Sensation]

40. He wasn't turned by Rove...

That was the present governor of Texas, Rick Perry. Reagan changed to a Republican around the time of the Goldwater candidacy.

[Warpy]

38. I've been listening to him for a long time

and I've always found him to be smack dab in the middle on every issue out there.

I guess knowing the Bush family nudged him a nanometer to the left of center.

He's articulate and has access to media, so I'll welcome him. We can use all the help we can get.

[darkism]

7. Ron Jr. is awesome

Him, KO and my former hometown newscaster Lester Holt are the only people I can stand on MSNBC.

[LightningFlash]

8. Yeah he is, always was.

And Reagan is a far better liberal than Tom DeLay or his skunks are. Those people are way too liberal, way too much spending and lavish extremes!!!

He has churches carrying him like a cross!!! :crazy:

Reagan on the other hand is a liberal moderate, I never really disagreed with Reagan. I think he's a good man and never became corrupted like Nixon, Clinton, etc in their horrible terms.

Though I do not propose that he is a progressive, he's a little more reserved then that.

[dbonds]

24. Hmmm

"Those people are way too liberal, way too much spending and lavish extremes!!!" Is this how liberal is defined now? Or is this sarcasm back at Rush?

[LightningFlash]

30. Nope.

That's how a liberal is defined basically, even using Rush's rhetoric.

Tom DeLay type spending is totally liberal, Ron Reagan is a better liberal because he actually CONSERVES like a conservative does....And cares to give benefit money to the veterans. If it wasn't for people like him the VA wouldn't have their benefits.

:patriot:

[A-Schwarzenegger]

36. Do you know this thread is about Ronald Reagan's SON?

Also named Ron. Living. On MSNBC regularly. A REAL liberal.
Just curious.

[dbonds]

39. That is 3 attempts he has made to hijack the thread.

Plus a repug definition of liberal.

[LightningFlash]

42. I'm talking about Ron L Reagan.

I'm talking about his son with how he views normal policies and how he stands by them.

[yankeedem]

10. Ron Jr was the kid that was loved

Michael Reagan, the half brother on the other hand....

A famous story was that Ronald Reagan was at some gathering and bent down to talk to a young boy. Raygun asked "What's your name?", the kid said "I'm your son, Michael, Dad!"

[FreedomAngel82]

13. LOL!

That's funny.

[TimeChaser]

20. Speaking of Michael...

... I just learned our local radio station is dumping him! :woohoo:

[FreedomAngel82]

23. Michael Reagan?

I didn't know he had a show. I'm guessing from your excitement it's a very rightwing show?

[Radio_Lady]

27. Yes, Freedom Angel -- Michael Reagan, the adopted son of

Ronald W. Reagan and his first wife, actress Jane Wyman, is very right wing and does have a radio program. Perhaps you don't hear it in the area where you live.

http://www.michaelreagan.com/

They also had a biological daughter, Maureen Reagan, who was also a liberal before her early death. Seems Michael was given short shrift when Ronald divorced Jane and married Nancy Davis Reagan.

[Arugula Latte]

41. I don't think Maureen was liberal.

I seem to recall she was active in the Republican party. She might have been moderate -- I seem to recall she might have been pro-choice -- but I definitely think she was a Repub.

[Yupster]

44. She was Ms Republican

ran for different positions in the party even.

[Radio_Lady]

46. OK -- I apologize -- I must have confused her with someone else --

Maybe Maureen Dowd.

[Arugula Latte]

47. You're not thinking of Patty Davis?

Ron's sister -- also a liberal.

[Yupster]

43. Gotta be tough for an adopted

kid when his adoptive parents divorce.

It's bad enough being a step-son, but an adoptive step-son has got to be worse.

[KC21304]

45. Michael put this in a book he wrote.

And it is on this page of Reagan humor. Can't say I find most of these humorous.

http://politicalhumor.about.com/cs/quotethis/a/reaganquotes.htm

[oasis]

11. He adores his dad's memory (understandably) but he's as left as they come.

[FreedomAngel82]

15. Oh yeah

Of course. Understandable since it was his dad. I just think it's kinda silly how the republicans all love Reagan and junior is a lefty. Just kinda funny to me.

[Radio_Lady]

18. I like Ron Reagan -- although not handsome -- he has a great smile and

I like to look at him.

He also does awesome commentary on the Animal Planet's dog shows. Seems to be a very down-to-earth individual. Lives in Seattle, Washington. Admits he is NOT religious -- he even described himself as an atheist (see the clip below on this thread of Ron's interview with Larry King).

[FreedomAngel82]

25. Nice

Yea. I like him myself. I think he's quite cute but probably too old for me. ;) (I'm twenty-two)

[Nomad559]

28. Ron Reagan Is an Atheist

http://www.zippyvideos.com/86205588522205.html

:)

[w8liftinglady]

35. I loved it when they had Cindy sheehan on ...

it's nice to have someone on our side in the MSM..

[catnhatnh]

14. Reagan had a great quote up on DU this week....

...When he said the current crop of Republican leadership "wouldn't recognize the truth if it gave them a lap dance....".

[FreedomAngel82]

16. I saw that

LOL. I liked that. ;) I'm sure he knows all about that too.

[LightningFlash]

17. Christ man Tom DeLay!!! That's why he has over 40 mistresses....

Can't remember all their names or the Amy Ridenours that man of god has been with! :rofl: :rofl: :puffpiece:

[Disturbed]

21. Ron Reagon is not a Jr.

His middle name is different than his deceased father's. Ron voted for Nadar in 2000, for J. Kerry 2004.

[LiberalinNC]

That's what generally happens to kids of right wing wackos!

[LiberalinNC]

26. That's what generally happens to kids of right wing wackos!

[PuraVidaDreamin]

31. His Eulogy at his dad's funeral was adoring, and brilliant

Seems like he had many disagreements w/ dad, but many fond memories.

The beauty of it was when he told the audience that although his dad was always religious, he never wore his religion on his sleeve, like some current politicians... (not exact quote) however a major dig at Bush Jr.

[Radio_Lady]

34. I was mesmerized by the Reagan funeral and thought that Ron and

also Patty Davis (Reagan's daughter by Nancy Reagan) did a wonderful job with their comments. Although I didn't agree with Ronald W. Reagan's politics, it was a proper funeral for a President.

It's not easy being a different person from your Dad -- and having the world take note of it if your Dad was President -- must be an awesome burden.

[TheUnspeakable]

37. Ron Reagan wrote some great pieces before the (S)election

last Nov. Here's one of them-titled The Case Against George Bush<http://www.esquire.com/features/articles/2004/040729_mfe_reagan_1.html> (snip) The son of the fortieth president of the United States takes a hard look at the son of the forty-first and does not like what he sees
P S.Freedom Angel-pay no attention to these sarcastic smart asses!

[musical_soul]

48. Ron Reagan is the man.

I hope he considers running for office one day.