“Only in America” has Become a Negative Term in the 21st Century
I grew up in the 1950’s and 1960’s. There were many imperfections in America’s government which I learned about in high school. However, I was proud to claim the title of “American citizen.” I was positive that our Founding Fathers believed good people would improve upon their dreams. They were noble, but failed to understand the weakness, greed, and avarice of human beings. Everything drastically changed in the 21 st century. The demise of the once Grand Old Party began in 1981 with the inauguration of Ronald Reagan. Most Americans believed that Ronald Reagan was an old man who would serve his country well. I, and others who voted for him were fooled by a talented actor. Reagan was power mad and a religious extremist, who had plans beyond anyone’s imagination. Reagan remade the Republican Party completely. He demanded unwavering loyalty. His proposals and policies were to be supported without question. He began the current policy of unity to the point of eliminating free ...
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