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FSogol

(45,491 posts)
2. You forgot: Ignored the largest health care crisis in America since the Spanish flu and
Wed Dec 5, 2012, 10:10 PM
Dec 2012

closed Federal Mental Hospitals, dumping mentally disturbed people into the streets.

 

AnotherMcIntosh

(11,064 posts)
3. And no one other than his handlers knew that he had Alzheimer's.
Wed Dec 5, 2012, 10:23 PM
Dec 2012

What an actor.

And his handlers should all get Oscars for their supporting roles.

 

ErikJ

(6,335 posts)
5. 32 convictions?
Wed Dec 5, 2012, 10:36 PM
Dec 2012

The presidency of Ronald Reagan in the United States was marked by multiple scandals, resulting in the investigation, indictment, or conviction of over 138 administration officials, the largest number for any US president.[1]

1 Iran-Contra Affair
2 El Mozote Massacre
3 Department of Housing and Urban Development grant rigging
4 Lobbying scandal
5 EPA scandals
6 Inslaw Affair
7 Savings & loan crisis
8 Debategate

madokie

(51,076 posts)
6. Reagan was an insecure person and would do anything as long as he was being told he was doing a good
Wed Dec 5, 2012, 10:52 PM
Dec 2012

job. Whether it be as someone earlier said, turning out many mentally sick people with no where to go except to the streets or turning a blind eye to poppy and ollie north's south American forays that cost many lives btw. Yeah reagan was a work alright. Yes, through him 32 years ago our country took a turn for the worse.

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