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z2004-06-09- Brooks Reagan Optimism
Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

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last edited by BillSeitz on Aug 17, 2008 4:47 am

on 's [Optim Ism]: Reagan agreed with these old conservatives about communism and other things. But he transformed their movement from a past- and loss-oriented movement to a future- and possibility-oriented one, based on a certain idea about America... Unlike earlier conservatives, he had a boyish faith in science and technology ([Star Wars]). He embraced immigration, and preferred striving to stability. On the economic front, he inspired writers like , [Warren T Brookes] and , who rhapsodized about -ialism and wealth creation.


 



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