Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/06/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well, he was certainly bright and quick on his feet - and he woke the country up after the malaise and ugliness of the 50s...BUT...He was not the "liberal" the liberals would have use believe he was. And then there was the Bay of Pigs, and a little mess known as Vietnam. To say nothing of foot dragging on Civil Rights. One could also argue that to some degree the excess of the 60s resulted as a reaction to the empty promises and inspiration of his wonderfully inspirational rhetoric...But damn, he was good on his feet - He looked and sounds so - Presidential. And we were young then, and things seemed so damn hopeful..... -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jeffery Smith Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 8:41 PM To: 'Leica Users Group' Subject: RE: [Leica] Remembering the Reagan years Same with JFK. He is my favorite president of my lifetime, probably due to his charisma and honeymoon with the press, but recent history books seem only to care about his escapades and questionable health. Jeffery Smith New Orleans, LA -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jls=runbox.com@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jls=runbox.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of B. D. Colen Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 7:38 PM To: 'Leica Users Group' Subject: RE: [Leica] Remembering the Reagan years It is interesting, however, how rose colored the glasses; Clinton's average approval rating over his 8 years was a few points higher than Reagan's - but to hear the tale told now, Reagan was the most loved President since Lincoln, while Clinton was reviled. ;-) -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jeffery Smith Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 8:18 PM To: 'Leica Users Group' Subject: RE: [Leica] Remembering the Reagan years I found him annoying as a president, but have been moved by his death. He finished his terms & disappeared into the darkness without bad-mouthing anyone during his retirement. People have always asked how history will treat Reagan. History is treating Reagan better than just about anyone since FDR, which surprises me but doesn't chagrin me. Jeffery Smith New Orleans, LA -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jls=runbox.com@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jls=runbox.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of B. D. Colen Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 6:26 PM To: 'Leica Users Group' Subject: RE: [Leica] Remembering the Reagan years As I read this I am watching the casket being carried into the Rotunda. I have to say, no matter how one feels about Reagan - and I'm sure I don't need to tell anyone I how I feel about Reagan ;-) - this is one really moving ceremony. There aren't many ceremonial functions that we do particularly well, but we do do extremely impressive send-offs for Presidents etc....Of course I also couldn't help thinking as I saw Nancy tentatively touch the casket as it made a turn past her, 'hope someone got THAT shot.' :-) -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Walt Johnson Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 6:48 PM To: Lugmail Subject: [Leica] Remembering the Reagan years Pardon me if this is slightly off topic but for those who might have made it to Berkeley while Reagan was Governor: email to fellow photog about "People's Park" and some of what's been. "Yes, I mentioned it was 1969.. A good year for demonstrations. I showed up there at about 5 pm. The place was crawling with poleeze. They got guns. They been shooting and laughing and having a real time. Next day the Nastynal Guard showed its ugly head. Wished to hell I could find my negs of all that. A former liberal (semi-hippie) photojournalistimo" Walt J _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information