Michael Reagan bashes brother's stem-cell speech

[question everything]

Los Angeles Daily News

By Helen Kennedy
New York Daily News


Thursday, July 29, 2004 - BOSTON -- Conservative radio host Michael Reagan went on TV to criticize his brother's speech here Tuesday and bitterly complain that Nancy Reagan loves him best. "He is her favorite," Michael Reagan said on Fox News. "Ron can do no wrong. I mean, basically that's it, Ron can do no wrong."

Ron Reagan's stem cell research speech to the Democrats -- and Nancy Reagan's dis of an invite to the GOP convention -- sent the Republicans into a tizzy. Michael Reagan led the attacks. "He is being used by the Democrats," Michael Reagan said. "He is the typical liberal: He hates George Bush."

Michael, Ronald Reagan's adopted son with first wife Jane Wyman, has long competed with Ron Reagan for the affection of Nancy Reagan. In his 1988 book, "On The Outside Looking In," he wrote that the Reagans never loved him.

He bashed his brother Wednesday for not attending last week's home-porting ceremony with Nancy for the Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier, saying Ron called the ship "a weapon of mass destruction."

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[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

1. Ahhh, the contrasts. The Contrasts.

One, a man with a soul and a passion. The other, devoid of a soul, but he does have a bank account.

People know the difference.

[livetohike]

2. Boo hoo-hoo Michael

get over it already! Do something important with what is left of your life and quit feeling sorry for yourself.

[joeunderdog]

16. MARSHA, MARSHA, MARSHA!!!

Have some pride, Wuss.

[CookieD]

71. Too funny! n/t

[NC_Nurse]

3. Puh-thetic!

He's as bad as the Chimp...still trying to win
dad's/Mom's approval!

Grow up and maybe someone will care!

[UpInArms]

8. what a creepy little whiner

yuck!

and why in the world would he think that his nastiness would win someone's affection?

[fishnfla]

22. "he's her favorite" I cant believe he said that!

How fricking pettty, how fricking childish. Did he really say that, because I am having a hard time believing it.

What an embarassment to adulthood this waste of skin is.

[question everything]

59. Strange, huh? Ron is her flesh and blood

while Michael is from a former marriage, and not even a blood relative. How old was he when Nancy married Reagan?

I guess he is too old to learn that one does not beg or demand love; one earns it.

[jdj]

67. Listen carefully people, this is how all pukes feel

And we wonder why they are so full of bile and piss and vinegar? They are all formerly abused children out to take their vengeance on whatever group it is deemed socially acceptable to do so.

The conservative: the neglected child. But this one has an aircraft named after his daddy, and to him it's a WMD. He'll make those commies/ragheads/whatevers pay for the fact that his mommy never loved him.

[LiberalFighter]

73. That is sooo pathetic

I wonder what he did as a child that might had turned Nancy against him. Stealing from her? Wearing her clothes? Getting drunk and having wild parties? Crying all the time?

[smirkymonkey]

11. You know, I think that is republicans in a nutshell...

angry, immature little brats still seething over their percieved rejection by mum & dad and taking it out on the world around them.

What a pathetic little baby.

[Scairp]

4. Interesting

The ADOPTED son of Reagan goes fundy, but the biological son goes his own way. It begs the question, which man is MORE his father's son?

[geek tragedy]

5. "Mom likes you best! Waaaaahhhh!"

How old is he, five?

[Timefortruth]

13. Michael needs to get the point that he isn't Nancy's child.

His mother (maybe, should, who knows?) loves him more than Ron Jr. That's how it works. How much older than Ron is he anyway?

[TexasBushwhacker]

46. Michael is 59, Ron is 46

Nancy is his STEPMOTHER. Jane Wyman is his mother, and it still living. She is 90 years old. Michael needs to get a grip. If he didn't get enough "mother love", maybe he should talk to his MOTHER about it.

[question everything]

60. Even Jane Wyman is his adopting mother not his biological one

Poor baby, must have felt the outsider since day one.

[TexasBushwhacker]

64. Honestly, that's his choice

How he felt as child is one thing. Jane Wyman doesn't impress me as the warmest of moms either. But he's had 40 years of adult life to GET OVER IT. Someone who carries that bitterness far into adulthood either didn't get the therapy they needed, or somehow likes feeling like a victim.

[jdj]

68. "someone who carries that bitterness..."

hmmm

Ann Coulter
Tucker Carlson
Joe Scarborough
Sean Hannity
Laura Ingraham
Bill O'Reilly
Dennis Miller
Bob Novak


and on and on and on...

to George W. Bush himself.

[TexasBushwhacker]

70. I guarantee, no matter how much money you have in the bank

if you see yourself as a victim, you will hold onto everything you can, because your view of the world is that the pie is only so big, and if someone else's slice gets bigger, then yours must have gotten smaller. These people are trying to fill the hole in their heart with money and empty ideology. They've latched onto the neocon bullshit because it sells. In fact, in the case of Ann Coulter, it sells even though SHE CAN'T WRITE!

Someday, I hope someday soon, these "journalists" won't lose their jobs because they were fired by the "liberal media". They'll lose their jobs because they have no audience.

Wait, that's it!!! I'm having an "Ah Ha" moment. These folks all wrap themselves in neocon patriotism to KEEP their jobs, because in the REAL WORLD, they can't compete. They're mediocre. Ann Coulter can't really write. All the TV people can't get a job on the major networks. Dennis Miller hasn't been funny for a LONG time and even when he was "kinda" funny, he was his number one fan. They're all afraid of losing their jobs. That's why they're all so MEAN! "I've got mine. You go get yours." Think about it. Did any of them really have anything going on in their careers before they became right wing wackos? Anyone? Anyone?

[still_one]

6. Stem cell research is a hugh issue

It potentially represents the end to suffering for millions of people.

I wonder what Michael Reagan would say if he had a terrible disease that could benefit from stem cell research?

[fishnfla]

23. Well there are embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells

Its quite apparant that Mr. Reagan could use a dose of the latter

[theHandpuppet]

26. Well that's it, isn't it?

Perhaps Michael, in some rare reflective moment, ought to consider his own words because they hold the clue as to why Ron has earned Nancy's RESPECT. Yes, Michael, it's not so much which man she loves more, but which man she respects...

The man who stood before an American public to promote the science which could benefit perhaps not even himself but millions of his fellow human beings, or the man who used his public forum to think only of himself and his own emotional needs?

The man who showed true respect to his own parents by becoming an individual driven by a passion of conscience, or a man who, given that same measure in life, could not find it within himself to share those lessons with the world? Which is the greater legacy, Michael? He who is given much and rues only that he was not given all, not even realizing that the true measure of giving is in what is shared in return?

Any parent may love a child, but respect is a quality which is earned by the child who grows and evolves into an adult in their own right. It is in the nature of things which makes it difficult to offer respect to someone whose life is consumed by depthless self-pity rather than the generosity of self-sacrifice.

There are millions upon millions in this country -- the sick, the homeless, the poor, the jobless, the hungry, the dispossessed and discarded -- not born to privilege, not fortunate enough to have been offered the key to the golden door, not afforded the opportunity by virtue of their name and family to assume a place whereby to reach millions and potentially change lives -- who look to those who have been blessed with such opportunity to offer them a voice. You chose to use that voice to express nothing but your bitterness and concern for self.

When you grow up, Michael, may you learn a great lesson -- that love may be given freely, but respect is earned. To find mercy we must offer mercy, To find forgiveness for ourselves we must first offer it unconditionally to others. And love? Perhaps these words will resonate:

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13, vs 5-7

[umtalal]

56. He already has one.

But he does not know it, it is called his brain.

[cthrumatrix]

7. repug bashing of AWOL opposng view...nothing new here

[liberalmuse]

9. Is he bashing stem-cell research...

or just his brother and mother? His parents didn't love him? Well, he should thank his lucky stars that he's making money off of their name. A LOT of money. If we loved all the little kids in the world the way they feel they should be loved, would we eventually eradicate Republicanism? They seem to behave like resentful little children who's wants aren't being met.

[skypilot]

10. "Waaahhh!! Waaahhh!!"

"Mommy loves him more than. He's her favorite. Waahhh!!"

Probably THE most childish thing I've ever heard from a talk radio host. Let's spike stem cell research just to spite Nancy for loving Ron more.

[lebkuchen]

12. This is his response to a grieving Nancy??

Terrible.

[Nlighten1]

14. Whine, whine, whine.

Go fuck yourself Michael. Mommy doesn't love you.

[alphafemale]

15. Ron Reagan is more his father's son than Michael could even dream to be.

And that scares the hell out of these whimpering connies.

[playahata1]

52. Absolutely!

When I heard Ron speak the other night, I could not help but hear -- and see -- the Old Man up there. His phrasing, his cadence, his mannerisms -- PURE Ronald Reagan.

[LibDemAlways]

17. Nancy Reagan is not Michael's mother.

Jane Wyman is. If he has issues, they should be addressed toward her -- and in private. Airing family dirty laundry in public is low - especially when you are making a mint off the name of the people you are dissing.

[HuckleB]

19. Exactly! Yet, he's acting as if Nancy is his mother. He's lying!

How common of the typical conservative, to be sure, but damn, what a bonehead.

[WI_DEM]

18. Poor, Michael no one loves you enough

Get over yourself.

[hadrons]

20. Michael Reagan wrote he chased Jane Wyman around holding a hammer....

jeez, no wonder she or Nancy didn't love you

[2Design]

21. interesting last paragraph....

The GOP is considering countering Ron Reagan's Democratic speech, and the absence of his mother, by having Michael Reagan speak at the Republican convention in New York next month.
<snip>

this would actually be good for us to show a fanatic fundie

[LibDemAlways]

24. Actually it's pretty funny that

the repukes put together this tribute to Reagan, expecting to trot out Nancy to bask in the Reagan glow. Instead they have to settle for the bitter stepson who doesn't hesitate to criticize his family in public.
I love the irony of it.

[LeinesRed]

32. bitter is such the perfect word!

he's becoming more unglued as the election draws near

[Samurai_Writer]

25. I think Michael is a classic 'angry adoptee'...

perhaps if he searched and reunited with his birth family he would let go of some of this anger. I do have to say he WAS treated horribly by Ron Sr. and Nancy, though. But he's a grown man and should be able to work through his issues without dragging his brother into it every chance he gets, for political reasons.

[wabeewoman]

29. I thought Ronald Reagan was

his birth father and Jane Wyman his birth mother. Surely he lived with one or both of them. I don't think he can be reunited though as both are dead. His problem isn't his parents-its his negative conservative (yes they seem to be mutually inclusive) attitude towards life.

[Samurai_Writer]

31. No, he and his sister...

were adopted by Ron Reagan and Jane Wyman. They are not either one's biological children.

[ronnykmarshall]

40. Nope

Maureen was not adopted. She is the biological daughter of Jane and Ron.

[Samurai_Writer]

41. I stand corrected.

I thought they were both adopted. My bad.

[question everything]

61. Was...

Maureen died several years ago of breast cancer.

[playahata1]

53. Jane Wyman is still alive.

Nancy needs to come out and smack the bastard -- figuratively, if not literally.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

27. Michael Reagan strikes me as both insecure and petty

I get the impression Michael has a lot of emotional issues he needs to sort out -this seems to be reflected in Nancy's memoirs as well.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

28. I've never heard R Reagan talk shit about his brother.

This guy is a real asshole. Family is family no matter what. If he has issues. He should be a man and take it up with his bro and not whine like a little bitch to Faux.

[Surf Cowboy]

30. God, I'm so choked up...

How does he live day-to-day after the terrible life he's had?

What a bitchy little weasel. A son like that is a damn convincing argument for birth control and/or abortion. Actually, most of his political cronies make fine arguments themselves...

[LeinesRed]

33. sadly, our local paper carries his column

[truthisfreedom]

34. transparent family problems... the 'thugs got the short end of this stick.

michael reagan's self-pity will neither solidify votes for bush, nor do anything to cause ronnie-lovers to vote GOP. he sounds like he has personal problems, more than anything.

[enki23]

35. it's sad that the adopted kid is the one who feels that way

but as for the fact that he's a rabid, firebreathing extremist rightwing asshole... he can't blame anyone else for that.

in that regard, fuck him. it's a sad story, but it's hard to feel much compassion for someone who doesn't even *try* not to be an asshole.

[The Sushi Bandit]

36. my god GET A LIFE!!!

DICKHEAD!

[dissention]

38. He blames the Reagans for everything.

It was your fault I was supposedly molested at camp!

It's your fault that I couldn't hold down a job!

It's your fault my first marraige went belly up because I was a drunk!

It's your fault that I'm not loved!

Nancy is the anti-Christ and took my daddy away from me!

I have not one ounce of Reagan DNA in my body!

I'M UNLOVED! Hold me, Hannity!

[DAGDA56]

58. Sorry, I came in late...but weren't you just quoting...

...the current resident of the White House? Every line fits him...although I can't vouch for the adventures of Molestation Camp.

[question everything]

62. LOL n/t

[AndyTiedye]

37. If Schoolyard Bullies Rule The Airwaves...

...can the sibling rivalries be far behind?

I don't want to think about how this looks when viewed from overseas.

[brooklynite]

39. Mom always liked you best!

[frylock]

42. where's r. lee ermey when you need him?

WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR MALFUNCTION, NUMBNUTS?!! DID YOUR DADDY NOT GIVE YOU ENOUGH ATTENTION AS A CHILD?!! What a whining wuss-ass.

[Wind Dancer]

43. What a bitter man

that uses his name to gain recognition. He fits in perfectly with the GOP.

[genius]

44. I guess Michael doesn't care that his father is DEAD because

of attitudes like his.

[bagnana]

45. what a pathetic "man"

and bitter loser. Perfect fodder for Republican indoctrination into a nonstop hate campaign.

[yellowcanine]

47. He airs family dirty laundry on national TV? Wow - that's classy.

What a putz. Grow up Michael and see a therapist. We don't want to know. And if Nancy loves him the best who could blame her? No one likes a Mr. Whiney.

[JustCarbon]

48. ron was ALWAYS the favorite

I think it's still funnier that he said it on FOX.

He's just trying to rebel against Nancy -- rebellion at the age of 60. What a loser.

[mac56]

49. Hey Michael, Tommy Smothers called...

He wants his tagline back.



image cred: smothersbrothers.com

[ohiosmith]

50. And Ron's chicken killed Michael's dog!

[David Zephyr]

51. Take a Message to Michael: Nancy Favors Ron Over You Because He's Her Son.

"He is her favorite," Michael Reagan said on Fox News.

Michael you blithering idiot: Jane Wyman, not Nancy Davis Reagan, is your mother.

Of course, she favors Ron, you pathetic, whining moron.

[alphafemale]

54. Oh No! Don't let Michael speak at the RNC!!! Anything but that!!!

[squidbro]

75. Would be good for Michael to speak.

I know that you're being facetious, but it would be nice to see Michael speak at the RNC.

What a contrast. Obama at the DNC vs. M. Reagan at the RNC.

A public relations disaster is beginning to take form for the republicans.

Besides, how many protesters were there in Boston for the DNC? I expect that the numbers of protesters will be orders of magnitude higher for the RNC in New York.

None of this is playing out right for rove. Too bad. Perhaps he and Michael can get together and write a book about stem cell research destroys the fabric of United States society and ushers in anarchy.

Perhaps when rove or a loved one comes down with Parkinson's or Alzheimer's, he might change his mind. Until then, I guess we get to live with the fanaticism of Michael. Besides, has anyone listened to the maniacal ravings of the so-called dr. james dobson regarding stem-cell research?

I guess it's time to go back to the dark ages and superstition. Where do these guys come from?

[Tight_rope]

55. What a winey baby....Micheal "GROW UP"!

He bashed his brother Wednesday for not attending last week's home-porting ceremony with Nancy for the Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier, saying Ron called the ship "a weapon of mass destruction."

Could it be that Ron has his own mind and that the evilness of his father was not passed down in the blood line.

[Darth_Kitten]

57. Don't blame liberals because your conservative daddy didn't love you...

Mikey. Gawd, he's worried because Nancy didn't love him?

[ibegurpard]

63. Why shouldn't she love Ron Jr. best?

Jesus! He had a mother (who still happens to be alive) and he was Nancy's stepson. Now, that's no excuse for him to be treated poorly (assuming you believe he was) but give me a fucking break!

[Swamp Rat]

65. Michael Reagan is missing a few BRAIN cells!

[goforit]

66. All Republicans have maturity levels of age 9 years and below!!!

Grown up Widdle Mike!!!

[Manix]

69. ..typical repug...despicable!!

[roguevalley]

72. I hope he speaks at the RNC. Nancy will probably have to smack him

down and it gives Ron, Jr. -a dem by the way- a chance to stand aloof and allow Mikey to look as stupid and petty and disloyal as he is. Between this and Rick Santorum, I'm going to have to watch this convention.

[Tight_rope]

74. Me too...I wonder if Bush will take English classes for the RNC.!