He wasn't better than Clinton, but he was a decent pres. I didn't
like a lot of his social policies, but at least he wasn't a crook or
liar, and he wasn't stupid, even though he was portrayed that
way. He was physically and mentally tough. I met him when he
was governer.

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"Maxprop" wrote in message
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"Bobsprit" wrote in message

Few actually knew that he fought incipient Alzheimer's through most, if
not
all, of his two administrations.

If this is true, then Reagan committed a crime against the country. His
oath of
office demands than in the case of any mental impairment, that he
forfiet
his
command. If his people "protected him" and played puppeteer, then they
also
committed crimes against the USA.
Look it up.

I wouldn't expect you to know jack **** about Alzheimer's, Bubbles--or
about
anything, for that matter, come to think of it--so I'll fill you in. It's
a
progressive disease, generally beginning well before a person enters his
sixth decade (that would be his fifties, Bubbles, since I've no doubt you
couldn't do the math). Symptoms may appear immediately or be quite
delayed.
Early Sx include simple forgetfulness, a mild inability to maintain mental
focus, and periodic mood swings. Later Sx include what most folks believe
classic Alzheimer's to be: drastic mood alteration, severe memory loss,
and
an inability to maintain a train of thought. Reagan had mild mood swings
and occasional forgetfulness during the latter part of his first 4 years.
During his second term he began to suffer more extensive memory problems.
His disease wasn't diagnosed until well into his second term of office.
And
as most presidents use staff to function as their memories, it was not
deemed a problem for Reagan. But with half his brain tied behind his back
he was still a far better, more effective president than either of the
Bushes or Clinton. As for your complete lack of a sense decency or
compassion for a man plagued with such a debilitating illness late in his
life, you are unworthy to be his boot licker.

Max