STATE OF THE UNION – Reagan Speaks Then to Our Day

Posted on 25. Jan, 2011 by jamespratt in All Posts, Featured, James Pratt, Man of Principle, Reagan Quotes, Reagan Revolution, Uncategorized, What Would Reagan Do?

You only have to review history for a solution to the pressing problems we face under leadership which looks everywhere but history for answers. Our 40th President put things simple in his final State of the Union. No need for me to expound or try to dress up his meaning. Imagine if Congress had listened twenty three years ago.

MODERATES NEED NOT APPLY

Posted on 27. Jun, 2010 by jamespratt in All Posts, Featured, James Pratt, Reagan Revolution, Uncategorized

A conservative or liberal will “draw a line in the sand” upon belief. Trying to keep a foot in two worlds, a moderate will wait for the prevailing wind to waft by erasing any line where risk is involved. Center of the road is a terrible a place to travel and is dangerous, while it takes thought to fight for something you believe in, right or left. When it comes to advancing a cause, Tea Party supporters will tell you moderates… need not apply.

What Would Reagan Do? A 1980 Deja Vu

Posted on 09. Apr, 2010 by jamespratt in Reagan Revolution

1980 Malaise & Decline – The media described the 39th US President’s effect upon America’s economy with one word—“malaise.” Jimmy Carter’s austerity and regulatory policies had promoted state-run economic anemia. Carter led foreign policy emboldened America’s enemies. Viewed as a minor league player from a peanut farm in Georgia, America’s adversaries welcomed with derision their [...]