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On AlterNet: reagan

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "reagan"

Reagan Didn't End the Cold War -- Leftist Intellectuals Did

Reagan Didn't End the Cold War -- Leftist Intellectuals Did

Stephen Zunes, AlterNet. November 20, 2009.
Reagan was inspirational, but to claim he defeated Communism is a disservice to the millions of Eastern Europeans who struggled against great odds for their freedom.

How Right-Wing Cult Leader Sun Myung Moon Bought Washington

How Right-Wing Cult Leader Sun Myung Moon Bought Washington

Rory O'Connor, RoryOConnor.org. November 13, 2009.
With money, media and promotion of a conservative political agenda, a self-styled Messiah and convicted felon became a frequent guest at the White House.

What Can the Morass of the 1970s Tell Us About the Current Economic Crisis?

What Can the Morass of the 1970s Tell Us About the Current Economic Crisis?

Alejandro Reuss, Dollars and Sense. November 10, 2009.
Whether the gears of a capitalist economy mesh or not depends on the institutional framework in which capitalist companies operate.

Insane Neocon to Ron Reagan: Your Father Would Be Ashamed

Insane Neocon to Ron Reagan: Your Father Would Be Ashamed

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: World. October 23, 2009.
Frank Gaffney missed the sanity train long ago.

Video: GOP Hypocrisy on Obama's School Speech

Video: GOP Hypocrisy on Obama's School Speech

Jed Lewison, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. September 8, 2009.
Already, infamous for cramming conservative agendas down the throats of America's youth, some GOP blowhards are crying foul on Obama.

Politico Pushes Misinformation About Obama's Poll Numbers

Politico Pushes Misinformation About Obama's Poll Numbers

Eric Boehlert, Media Matters for America AlterNet: PEEK. September 2, 2009.
Politico's Ben Smith leaves out important context in his Obama's-bad-poll-number item.

Sarah Palin's Latest Crazy Move: Are Republicans a Danger to the Republic?

Sarah Palin's Latest Crazy Move: Are Republicans a Danger to the Republic?

Robert Parry, Consortium News. July 6, 2009.
Remember, this is the woman Republicans wanted to put a heart beat away from the Presidency. When did the GOP become so irresponsible?

Was Ronald Reagan an Even Worse President Than George W. Bush?

Was Ronald Reagan an Even Worse President Than George W. Bush?

Robert Parry, Consortium News. June 5, 2009.
The starting point for many of the catastrophes confronting the United States today can be traced to Reagan's presidency.

GOP Civil War: Palin Supporters Attack Mitt Romney

GOP Civil War: Palin Supporters Attack Mitt Romney

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. May 5, 2009.
Some YouTube savvy Palin supporters didn't like Mitt's latest jab at the Alaskan governor.

'Bell-Bottoms and Gas Masks' ... A Look at the First Earth Day

'Bell-Bottoms and Gas Masks' ... A Look at the First Earth Day

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet AlterNet: Environment. April 22, 2009.
An interview with Earth Day founder Denis Hayes as well as photos from the first ever Earth Day.

Geithner and Summers Want More Debt Bubbles: The Result Could Be Catastrophic

Geithner and Summers Want More Debt Bubbles: The Result Could Be Catastrophic

Thom Hartmann, Smirking Chimp. April 16, 2009.
The Geithner/Summers plan seems to hinge on reinflating the debt bubble. The outcome will be inflation, a more serious crash, or both.

Republicans' Alternative 'Stimulus' Plan in 11 Hilarious Steps

Republicans' Alternative 'Stimulus' Plan in 11 Hilarious Steps

David Michael Green, AlterNet. April 3, 2009.
Deifying Ronald Reagan, practicing voodoo economics ... who says Republicans don't have a fiscal plan?

Is This the Moment for a True Populist Movement?

Is This the Moment for a True Populist Movement?

Nick Penniman, Harry Hanbury, American News Project AlterNet: Video. March 31, 2009.
Everyone agrees: The populist fires are burning. But what's next?

John McCain's One True Love: Ronald Reagan

John McCain's One True Love: Ronald Reagan

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. March 14, 2009.
This is pathetic.

Political Armageddon: Ending Special Interest Influence in Washington DC

Political Armageddon: Ending Special Interest Influence in Washington DC

Bernie Horn, Campaign for America's Future AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. March 2, 2009.
There's no question that this is the battle of a lifetime.

Obama's Progressive Vision Defends 'Big Government'

Obama's Progressive Vision Defends 'Big Government'

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. February 25, 2009.
Reagan told us that government "is the problem." Clinton told us the "era of big government is over." Obama is singing a different tune.

Happy Birthday Ronald Reagan (Thanks for Ruining America)

Happy Birthday Ronald Reagan (Thanks for Ruining America)

William Kleinknecht, AlterNet. February 6, 2009.
Reagan rolled back a century of progressive advances. And now we're seeing the results of his terrible policies more clearly than ever.

Tear Down This Myth: How Reagan's Legacy Haunts Our Future

Tear Down This Myth: How Reagan's Legacy Haunts Our Future

Will Bunch, Free Press. February 4, 2009.
The Great Communicator still speaks from the Great Beyond. But he leaves out some very important details about his time in office.

Dick Cheney Embraces

Dick Cheney Embraces "Go F*ck Yourself," Historically Low Approval Numbers

Blue Texan, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. December 21, 2008.
Dick appears physically incapable of regret, which, in case you didn't know, is actually rather common among the Undead.

Republicans Bring Socialism to Millionaires and Screw the Rest of Us

Republicans Bring Socialism to Millionaires and Screw the Rest of Us

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. December 11, 2008.
If tough love is good enough for financially strapped families, why have a poverty program for troubled corporations?

 Now Is No Time to Sing Kumbaya: We Must Hold the Bush Regime Accountable

Now Is No Time to Sing Kumbaya: We Must Hold the Bush Regime Accountable

Ian Welsh, Firedoglake AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. November 14, 2008.
We cannot just ignore Bush's crimes and incompetence because Obama got elected.

Ronald Reagan's Chief of Staff Endorses Obama (Yes, You Read That Correctly)

Ronald Reagan's Chief of Staff Endorses Obama (Yes, You Read That Correctly)

Booman, Booman Tribune AlterNet: PEEK. October 31, 2008.
No, seriously. You did.

FDR vs. Reagan

FDR vs. Reagan

David Sirota, AlterNet. October 31, 2008.
The final stretch of the Presidential race has become an ideological proxy war between Ronald Reagan and Franklin Roosevelt.

Hardcore Neocon Goes for Obama, Throws McCain AND Reagan Under the Bus

Hardcore Neocon Goes for Obama, Throws McCain AND Reagan Under the Bus

bmaz, Firedoglake AlterNet: Election 2008. October 30, 2008.
The guy who wrote "The End of History" has figured out that Obama is history in the making.

Obama Speaks the Truth to a Child, Right-Wingers Go Bananas

Obama Speaks the Truth to a Child, Right-Wingers Go Bananas

Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog AlterNet: PEEK. August 8, 2008.
The Right-wing media is in a tizzy over Obama's truthful comment.