[TheRealThing]

The American people had the same feeling when Nixon (the only other relevant GOP president since Eisenhower) was president. The attitude and enthusiasm of Americans was undying...but this is the American spirit...Obviously not the actions of one man...it's just always nice to have a breath of fresh air after you go through a fire. At the time Russia was falling apart internally, the cold war -- all but over essentially. Regan's increased military spending just as expanding the idea from NSC 68 under Truman when Russia was still a threat. I'm not comparing Regan to any one president, but simply giving a personal opinion based on his record. The man's personal character is what I've always found distasteful. So I'll have to disagree with you, I do not lose.

HUH? Is this supposed to be a serious post? Nixon inspired nada when it comes to national enthusiasm. I've heard Reagan's accomplishments compared to just about every subsequent President. The most absurd would have to be from Obama's own imagination, (of course he thinks he is Abe Lincoln too) next undoubtedly would have to be any kind of a Reagan likening to Nixon. Liberal think tankers can draw all kinds of far orbit parallels from the record, if you'd been there and paying attention you'd know better.