I think Ron Reagan is just destroying the GOP

[PDittie]

He was on Larry King last night, and with Judy Woodruff today.

He's tearing Bush and the Republicans a new one.

First of all, he's eloquent with his evisceration.

"I couldn't be in a party of bigots...homophobes, racists..."

It seems to me that if the GOP takes him on, they run the risk of making themselves look like even more monumental assholes (is that possible? I think it is).

I think he's been more effective with his remarks than Gore.

I hope John Kerry offers him something to do with the campaign.

[Jack The Tab]

1. Love that graphic..

That would make a killer T-shirt

[LostInAnomie]

6. Agreed

That kicks ass. That is one of the best pictures of the Big Dog I have seen in awhile.

[PDittie]

8. it is, actually

and I have one:

www.contra-brand.com

[lovedems]

2. I agree. I don't think he will actively work for Kerry though.

I don't think he would be as effective if he openly campaigned for Kerry. It would look more partisan. Right now, he is simply comparing the republican party today to the republican party of his dad's day. Much more effective!

[hughee99]

3. I don't think

the GOP really listens to him. He's not repuke and has never been. I don't think that the GOP would attack him, as they would if Mike Reagan (a lifelong repuke) were to say things like this.

[PDittie]

7. I agree, but independents and moderates

and Republicans with misgivings like Log Cabins (there's that gay thing again, sorry) are paying attention.

Yes, the GOP can't touch him, and that's the best part. ;)

[Jacobin]

4. He's making it "okay" for Reagan Democrats

to vote for Kerry.

Ron comes across as very sincere, normal, frank and concerned.

He's an extremely good spokespersona and they can't shut him up because he's Saint Ronnie's son.

[moosedog]

5. Ron Reagan Jr....is beautiful !

We were glued to the TV when he has been on with Larry and also with Judy and all the times he comes on. He is a good man. He speaks from his heart and for the good of all of us. What a contrast with the outfit that has all the power now. There are a lot of good people in this world, but seems like we have to put up with the trash so much of the time.

[Must_B_Free]

10. eloquent is right

he is charming.

[TrustingDog]

11. very effective, confident speaker.

[Nikki Stone 1]

13. Nancy and Ron Jr. are both unhappy with Shrub

It has been interesting to watch the Reagans post-White House. I still remember Nancy coming out in the mid-90s to tell people she was pro-choice, ostensibly to help the Dole campaign. Now, Nancy has mentioned a few things about stem cell research (because of her hubby) and Rove's tactics: she hated the commercial that identified Reagan with Shrub.

Ron has been a little more aggressive verbally, and that has been interesting. The one person missing in all this is Patty Davis, but her views are well known. (or were).

I don't know how much of this is against Shrub specifically and how much of this is the California Republican syndrome. In CA, Republicans have to be of the Wilson/Ahnold stripe: fiscally conservative but socially liberal (or at least not neocon born-agains) to win high office. Tom McClintock could never have beaten Davis in a recall, but Ahnold could.

Seems like Nancy is a California Republican and her son, a moderate Dem.

[ClassWarrior]

9. I hope Kerry doesn't.

Ron's more credible as a free agent.

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

12. hell, give him the v-p slot!

just so we can all watch pained freepers have to vote against a 'ronald reagan'

though i think the overstauration of irony would have the potential of either destroy the earth or, at the very least, end civilation as we know it

[Nikki Stone 1]

15. Will even moderate GOP voters trust a former ballet dancer as VP?

That is the question....;)

It would be interesting to see RR Jr. on a ticket, though I would have much preferred JFK Jr. What a pity to lose him so young.

[Mandate My Ass]

16. tee hee, Yeah I'd like to see that

:hi:

[PopSixSquish]

14. Somewhere I Think His Father May Be Laughing

I always got the impression that both the Reagans did not like the Bush family.

And Nancy is probably glad that Ron is doing what he's doing.

[napi21]

18. If we're lucky, maybe Nancy will join her son in that kind of talk!

Wouldn't ya just love that one! Two people the Pubs can't touch!

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

20. that would be great

she destroyed ollie north's senate ambitions with one interview

[Darth_Kitten]

17. Irony that the son of Reagan......

turns on the party that worshipped his father. LOL Gotta love it! :D

[GreenPartyVoter]

19. Teehee. My small fry love that bouncing mouse animation. *g*