* Paul Johnson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: > Roberto C. Sanchez wrote: > > > On Mon, Feb 26, 2007 at 11:38:59AM -0800, Paul Johnson wrote: > >> > >> Name five American national-level politicians in your lifetime that had > >> moral fortitude. You can't get that far in US politics without being a > >> scumbag. > >> > > Reagan > > Absolute liar. ...He makes Barry Goldwater look good. >
I can't really argue much about Reagan or his legacy, i.e. W, but I am surprised at the comparison here to Goldwater. Most of the neoconservative movement, beginning somewhat with Reagan personally and very much with the immediate post-Reagan period, has been nothing more than outrageously expensive fascism, read 'law and order' Republicanism. But, Goldwater always seemed much more legitimately conservative to me, with what appeared to be a very sincere interest in true small government. Is there something I have missed about him? Patrick -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
