Could Harper be our Reagan?

[joseph13]

Harpers No Reagen Or Even Close!!!-Reagen had A Great Political Record and History As Governor And in Politics Before He Became President!!!

[joseph13]

Harpers an Inexperienced Puppett Of His Party Thats Clear!

[Hjalmar]

Harpers No Reagen Or Even Close!!!-Reagen had A Great Political Record and History As Governor And in Politics Before He Became President!!!   

Harpers an Inexperienced Puppett Of His Party Thats Clear

Reagan was either 69 or 70 years of age when he became president. Harper is slightly better than half his age. I believe the gist of this thread is whether Harper could become Canada's Reagan. Harper hasn't even become prime minister yet .. Give the man a chance!!

[Black Dog]

In response to the query posed by the thread title, I'd say: yes. Harper can be the next Reagan (albeit in minuature) through his promotion of failed "trickle down" economic policies, agressive resitance to social programs (Reagan even went so far as to try to cut federal funding for school lunches for the poor. He tried to have ketchup reclassified as a vegetable to save money.), an anti-labour stance, rollbacks of environmental protections and a foreign policy rooted in realpolitik and self-interest.

However, one saving grace is that Harper won't have Reagan's ability to spread misery on a global scale. He'll restrict it to Canada. In this, Harper would be worse, simply because the Cnadain parlimentary system enshrines near-absolute power in its majority governments (Reagan was checked by a Democrat-dominated House). Fortunately, there will be no Con majority.

[Hjalmar]

Reagan's goal was to reinvigorate the American people and reduce their reliance upon government.

The Reagan years saw a restoration of prosperity and the goal of "peace through strength".

Which leader in Canada is the most likely to take us in this direction?

Which leader in Canada is the most likely to take us in the opposite direction?

[Michael Hardner]

Reagan's goal was to reinvigorate the American people and reduce their reliance upon government.

The Reagan years saw a restoration of prosperity and the goal of "peace through strength".

Which leader in Canada is the most likely to take us in this direction?

Which leader in Canada is the most likely to take us in the opposite direction?

Hjalmar:

We know that you support 90% tax rates (see earlier post in this thread) so your support for Layton is noted.

But the idea of "peace through strength" can only happen if one has "strength". Unless Portugal gets pesky on us again, it's doubtful that these things will ever be an issue for Canada.

[Goldie]

Harper,

By establishing a strong coalition with our allies we will again........Punch above our weight.