It reminded me of something that James Madison said in 1788: “Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the ab… - Ronald Reagan

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It reminded me of something that James Madison said in 1788: “Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachment of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.

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Ronald Wilson Reagan (6 February 1911 – 5 June 2004) was an American politician and actor, who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Prior to his presidency, he served as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975, following a career as a Hollywood actor and union leader. He was the husband of Jane Wyman (1940–1949) and Nancy Davis (married in 1952).

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Birth Name: Ronald Wilson Reagan
Also Known As: Dutch The Gipper The Great Communicator
Alternative Names: Ronald W. Reagan Ronald W Reagan R. W. Reagan
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The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they’re ignorant. It’s just that they know so much that isn’t so.

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