Before Ronald Reagan ran for President in 1980 he was visited by a fellow from New Jersey, who's name I have forgotten. The fellow wanted Reagan to endorse his run for Governor of New Jersey.
As the story goes, the visitor asked Reagan about his vision for the Cold War. Reagan's answer, as the story goes, was, "We win, they lose". The visitor dropped his interest in his own run and signed on to Reagan's campaign.
In 1984 Reagan won 49 states running against Walter Mondale. Think about that for a moment, 49 states.
He also won 58.8% of the popular vote.
36 years later the idea of either major presidential candidate winning 49 states is unthinkable.
What has changed? Has the right become more right-wing? I don't see any evidence of that at all.
We remain the champions of limited government and individual freedom and responsibility. 1st Amendment and 2nd Amendment are, to us, sacred.
Has the left become more left-wing?
Here is Mondale's 1984 platform.
The answer to my question is a resounding yes.
Free everything for everyone except those of us who pay taxes. Micro management of everything you and I do and what we are allowed to say.
My friends, tomorrow We Win. They Lose. Simple as that.
Be of good cheer and vote!
