When Reagan was shot I was in college. My dorm had a party. I went. If you knew me then, you would be shocked. I don't believe in violence, I don't believe in retribution, I don't believe in vengeance. I think those things are more dangerous to the practitioner than the receiver. But... everything that Reagan did and was filled me with soul-destroying hatred. I saw people die from AIDS (dated em even) and the federal government never even mentioned the disease. Reagan broke the unions - and you know that's why we don't have universal health care. Sure, Reagan also broke the Soviet Union - by funding Osama bin Laden and filling the Afghani caves with American munitions. I spent decades trying to find some peace in myself with people who destroy everything they touch. I was doing alright, until Bush was nominated. And elected. And again. I don't hope any longer. I wish I could believe the big O - but he's more about getting along than getting it right.
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Date: 2008-11-04 09:16 pm (UTC)