The Ghost Of Ronald Reagan
by Ernie Mannix
“Let’s take a break fellas, I am sick of being in damage control mode. I gotta kick it for a few minutes” President Obama complained .
“Okay everyone, let’s leave the President alone for a bit of a rest” announces the President’s chief of staff, then whispering into his bosses ear he adds: “I think in a few days, our pals at CBS, NBC and ABC will have some surprises for them and this onslaught will stop. It’s just real tough trying to get anything on this Big Hollywood/Big Government bunch, they’re all pretty clean, even that nut Mannix.”
“He’s a Jackass.”
“Just rest up a few minutes Barack, – we’ll come back in shortly.”
With that the group left the room, and the President was unusually alone.
Ticking clock. — Distant siren. — Pounding headache.
Putting his feet up and shielding his eyes from the late September light streaming into the oval office, Mr. Obama tries desperately to turn off his brain for just five little minutes.
Tick,.. tock,.. tick,.. tock,.. tick,.. tock….. the beautiful antique clock meters off the seconds as the Chief Executive closes his eyes and tries to find a few minutes of peace. The comforting ticking of the clock continues, as if shepherding his thoughts along a path towards some well needed rest. Almost there… moving along …tick,.. tock,.. closer … getting sleepy…tick… tock, tick… tock, tick— then nothing. Beautiful silence.
“That’s what I had the Jelly Beans for.”
With a start, Obama lurched forward on the couch bursting out of his snooze. The impressive figure speaking before him held out a calming friendly hand as if to say; easy my friend I am here in peace.
“Yes, that’s what I had the Jelly Beans for…, I ate them on a break. It took me out of tense situations, so I could get a fresh perspective on things. Like a five minute vacation, you could say.”
Across from the young President sat an impressive figure of a man. Hair perfect. Suit handsome. Shoes shining. Smile charming.
“Well Mr. Obama, how do you get perspective on things?” Ronald Reagan asked. “What gives you peace?”
“Not much these days” said the dazed young President rubbing his eyes. ” I mean, Kennedy, Washington, Lincoln, now you. What the hell?”
“No, not ‘hell’ at all son, hel-p. We come here to try to help you realize some things. You’re our latest legacy son. We’ve a stake in this, …we love this nation and feel that you are being led down a path by some really misguided notions. Some from your special interest supporters and inner circle, some from inside your own head and heart.
Today, I’d like to talk to you about something you have called for in this nation. You called for ‘fundamental change’ during your campaign. Listen, our constitution is just about as perfect a document and instrument that living beings could ever come up with. I happen to believe it was inspired by God Almighty, through men, to create a great home for freedom to prosper, so that men may achieve, dream and give the way God intended. That document and this nation do not need fundamental change Barack. Tweaks yes. But fundamental change? No sir. That sir smacks of fundamental rights being distorted or even taken away.”
“Come on Mr. President, this nation was being ruined by a war waged by my predecessor,… this nation was in bad shape. Fundamental change is needed to make sure we don’t go back to those days of despair” Mr. Obama beseeches, in a slightly annoyed tone.
“Oh please cut that baloney with me Barack. Your predecessor had just what you have; A war. Ignore it if you will, but it will still be there. They are still there. Tell me; what ever happened to those Code Pink Sirens outside this office? They aren’t blowin’ any more are they? You campaigned with all those others that were screaming ‘this war is lost’. Like hell it was. Darn fine job Bush did. Not perfect, but war never is. That guy was like a pit bull – his teeth sunk deep into his commitment to protect our nation, – and he never let go. Damn the polls, damn the popularity. Handle it in your style, but please literally for goodness sake, handle it.
And while we’re on the subject; it’s up to you not to pull an ‘LBJ’ in Afghanistan. Get your act in gear Mr. President and listen to your commanders on the ground.
Well my time is short, I am due back at the ranch. Gonna cut some wood. Yes, that’s another thing that would give me perspective; good hard physical work. I was never one for the treadmill or the aerobics you know. So, Mr. President, I wish you piles and piles of therapeutic wood to cut, and may they solve your problems by healing your thoughts. Oh and one more thing, stop referring to yourself in the third person. It sounds pompous, and quite frankly, a little silly. Not to be a dime store Sigmund Freud, but by talking about ‘The President’, in the third person all the time you sound a little defensive. You don’t have to announce the position. You bear the responsibility, not the position… you are the position.”
Slapping his knees lightly and standing up out of the chair, California’s favorite son sparkled a youthful smile and added; “It’s a service business you’re in Mr. President. You above all, are in the business of serving the nation. So my final advice to you Barack is simple, find yourself your own type of Jelly Bean break, and in those minutes search your soul, think of the people, and reflect on the genius of the document. No fundamental change needed there at all.”
Then touching President Obama lightly on the shoulder and motioning him back towards the couch, Ronald Reagan added;
“Hey, you know what? You do look really very sleepy. You’d better get some rest there Mr. President. Go ahead Barack, close your eyes… that’s it my friend, …listen to the clock. I always loved that clock.. the way it went; Tick…Tock,… tick ….tock,…”
Tick, …tock, …tick,…
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He didn't listen to Kennedy, Lincoln or Washington. Somehow I doubt he'll listen to Reagan either. That weakens him, and harms America. Three and a half years to go.
Nice piece – but I think you accord BHO with more respect for his predecessors than he really has…and I think he's deliberately trashing the Office of the President so he can come up with an office of his own…kind of like Santa Ana deciding that Mexico didnt need that pesky little Federalist constitution they had drawn up in 1824. "I won," Santa Ana said, "and the Mexicans dont need a constitution when they have me, the Napoleon of the West."
PS I miss Reagan too.
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Agreed. I think Mr. Mannix' piece gives Obama more credit than he deserves.
I miss Reagan.
"Even that Nut Manix"
"He's a jackass"
Ego anyone?
I think he'd do better with the ghost of Christmas future.
And yes, I also miss Reagan (and GWB).
I miss Reagan too. Born in '63, my whole life I've witnessed the left shape policy and damage the country. At every turn they have been working at their goal of corrupting the ideals of our country and weakening our rights under our constitution, except when it benefited them. PC speech on campuses and political graft and news-shaping media have lead to our Dear Leader. I would have preferred the ghost of President Reagan scarring the living crap out of BHO and/or driving him insane. BHO is unworthy of Reagan's help. BHO is unworthy of the office he holds as are the leadership in the Congress. May the elections of 2010 be the beginning of the end of this nightmare.
The Reagan Diaries; I leafed through it a bit at the bookstore but was there to buy another book (have to wait for the next discount coupon). Very interesting and unusual that Reagan wrote every day and now we're able to get this personal glimpse of the man while he was in office. I read a bit about the d**n press and his cutting wood on the ranch. Can you imagine Reagan on a stairmaster with an ipod? Not that there's anything wrong with that but for a person who has to face dictators and lunatics with nuclear weapons, I prefer the image of a man with an ax pounding wood. I Can't wait to read it.
Unworthy though they all may be, they hold those offices nevertheless. And for the good of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan would have offered help to even an unworthy successor. It is, after all, still the last best hope for humanity.
Thank you for these. I came to the site after the first three. This post lead me back to Washington, Lincoln, and Kennedy. Just wondering, does Truman have any advice to offer?
Of course you are right.. ( as your name says,.. ha) and I agree, I KNOW Reagan's ghost would be willing to help, but I'm mindful too of RR's distaste for commie bastards and would think that RR would be less than charitable to the one that finally made it to the WH. But I agree with you to the extent that BHO is the office, and for the good of the USA, RR-G should ….. scare him insane! ha! sorry.
I think the reference to Christmas future is most apt. This is not going to end well.
In reference to the Ghost of Christmas Future… Even that experience wouldn't straighten Obama out. He'd see the future and just double down on getting more Leftist ideology rammed through.
You know how Liberals think, "if our idea doesn't work it just means we haven't been allowed to do enough of it yet".
Theodore Roosevelt needs to show up with some boxing gloves and give our Barry some much needed lessons in Americanism.
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Reagan probably would counsel BHO with a couple of Reaganisms: 1) It's not that you are ignorant Mr. Obama, it's just that you know so much that isn't true; and 2) Government is not the solution to our problems, government is the problem.
Growing up, I had many heros. Roy Rogers, Gene Autrey
John Wayne, Hopalong Cassidy, Tom Mix and many others. But my biggest hero was my Dad. Yep, he could chop wood, build anything, drive any big rig, and protect and care for Mama and me. President Reagan reminded me of my Dad, and I once told my Dad that. His reply was: "President Reagan is a great guy son, and I appriciate you telling me that, but I want you to know something. President Reagan really won't be appriciated or honored until he is gone. Too many people hate him."
Papa Ray
Central Texas
Or a big stick!
One has to wonder what actions they will take to get out the vote if ACORN's hands are tied come election time. Are we going to see another "community organization" pop up to fill the void?
me too…
Outstanding article. I wonder, thought, if Reagan would waste his breath on the likes of Obama who has no clue about the office he holds.
–Three and a half years to go–
or, less
Do use all a favor and scare him SANE!
Scares me. Somehow I don't think the membership of Acorn will go away regardless.
What name they will function under is still being discussed in the White House.
Very good story, well written and enjoyable. Nice work indeed.
Mr. Obama tries desperately to turn off his brain for just five little minutes
This is not such a difficult task, as Mr Obama turned off his conscience and moral compass many years ago. He succeeds, and the US breathes a collective sigh of reprieve for five little minutes.
"God almighty"?!!??! It was a human contrivance…a beautiful and profound one at that. Unlike your bible. My sincere hope is that the religious right doesn't hijack the reaction against Obamas intrusions on liberty and lead us back down the same road that Bush Jr. led us.
Yes, Reagan would, if for no other reason than love of country.
after this entry, the obamabots will be labeling you a racist jackass. cause that's how they roll…
lawhawk, i am trying to enjoy my saturday. by reminding me of our time left with bar, you are harshing my weekend. gosh!
"Damn! That must've been some bad weed. I need to send some of my Chicago 'friends' over to that El Salvadoran dealer and teach him a lesson. Reagan! MS-13 be damned. Next time he'll get me some better weed or it will be his a$$! Could I atleast have been halucinating LBJ?"
Good stuff: too bad he doesn't listen. Still waiting for TR…and Andrew Jackson.
Touche'
As much as he loved our shining beacon on the hill, of course he would have. Remember, he saved us from Carter.
Microcosm example on how the liberals intend to run this country from now on.
Mass, prior to hitting Teddy in the a$$ with a spade.
Teddy changed the rules on succession he had instituted on a previous death in Gov.
to protect the wrong guy from succeeding him. So you see the lengths they will
go to keep their agenda in motion. Any action that is neccessary
However the constitution can be changed easily ownly by ignoring it
Should he lose the next election every lost state will be under asault for voter fraud
it could take a year to sort out.
So thats the intention. Which ghost of a President can straighten that out?
We are having difficulty as live citizens of overcoming.
Let's not bring Andrew Jackson into this. In response to a supreme court decision he did not like he is quoted as saying "John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it!" Putting AJ in this would give Pres. Obama the idea following the Supreme Court was optional.
Thanks for this…made my day. I sure do miss Mr. Reagan. There are a lot of us 40-somethings that would give anything to go back to 1984 and know that everything was going to be OK with Ronaldus Magnus in the house.
I believe he heard from the Ghost Carter or was that the real thing.
You guys mentioned O.B.A.M.A. 's man-date. Is that Larry Sinclair the man who used Obama as his own personal meat popcycle after getting him cocaine?
Obama WILL set this ridiculous Euro-style socialist/progressive movement back to the stone age. This egomaniac is so totally over playing his ~mandate~ that the backlash will knock the DemocratSS out of power for at least a few cycles.
I hope, I pray….
just sorting out the criminal aspects of this rogue regime will take years.
obama is the ultimate arrogant uppity negro and he aint listening to anyone but the angry biotch of a wife
I am a religious right conservative. I agree with what you say about not taking us back down the same road as GWB because he was in fact a Progressive laying down rose petals with the bailouts so BO could walk across gracefully into full fledged Marxism. There are things we can agree on. The only way you can make sure the religious right doesn't "hijack" the intrusions on our liberty is if YOU get out there and make a stand against it as well. I'll pray for you.
Unfortunately, I think Teddy would have loved this guy. I've been doing my research, and Teddy was a progressive who proposed national healthcare 110 years ago.
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This is true… but his aniemic approach to foreign policy, screwing over allies and giving $400K to a jerkass like Ghaddafi would merit a talking to from TR.
*MissQuinn*
Though TR was an original progressive Republican …or in modern vernacular a “Rockefeller Republican,” …yuk! I don’t think he would approve of constantly apologizing for the existence of America, or attend a church with Rev. Wright, chum around with terrorist, but your point is taken on some social issues.
Slapping his knees lightly and standing up out of the chair, California’s favorite son sparkled a youthful smile and added "Let's send a cake and a Bible to the Ayatollah!"
I googled Beirut Barracks bombing of 1983 and highlighted this in part: Response
U.S. President Ronald Reagan called the attack a "despicable act" and pledged to keep a military force in Lebanon. Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, who had privately advised the administration against ever having stationed U.S. Marines in Lebanon,[14] said there would be no change in the U.S.'s Lebanon policy. On October 24 French President François Mitterrand visited the French bomb site. It was not an official visit, and he only stayed for a few hours, but he did declare: "We will stay." U.S. Vice President George H. W. Bush toured the Marine bombing site on October 26 and said the U.S. "would not be cowed by terrorists."
In retaliation for the attacks, France launched an airstrike in the Beqaa Valley against alleged Islamic Revolutionary Guards positions. President Reagan assembled his national security team and planned to target the Sheik Abdullah barracks in Baalbek, Lebanon, which housed Iranian Revolutionary Guards believed to be training Hezbollah fighters.[15] A joint American-French air assault on the camp where the bombing was planned was also approved by Reagan and Mitterrand. Defense Secretary Weinberger, however, lobbied successfully against the missions.
In fact, there was no serious retaliation for the Beirut bombing from the Americans,[16] besides a few shellings. In December 1983, U.S. aircraft from the U.S.S. Enterprise CVN-65 battle group attacked Syrian targets in Lebanon, but this was in response to Syrian missile attacks on planes, not the barracks bombing. Multi service Ground support units were withdrawn from Beirut post attack on the marine barracks due to retaliatory threats.
In the meantime, the attack gave a boost to the growth of the Shi'ite organization Hezbollah. Hezbollah denied involvement in the attacks but was seen by Lebanese as involved nonetheless as it praised the "two martyr mujahideen" who "set out to inflict upon the U.S. Administration an utter defeat not experienced since Vietnam …"[17] Hezbollah was now seen by many as "the spearhead of the sacred Muslim struggle against foreign occupation".
Amal militia leader Nabih Berri, who had previously supported U.S. mediation efforts, asked the U.S. and France to leave Lebanon and accused the U.S. and France of seeking to commit 'massacres' against the Lebanese and creating a "climate of racism" against the Shia.[18] Islamic Jihad phoned in new threats against the MNF "pledging that 'the earth would tremble' unless the MNF withdrew by New Year's Day 1984.[19]
The Marines were moved offshore where they could not be targeted. On February 7, 1984, President Reagan ordered the Marines to begin withdrawal from Lebanon. This was completed on February 26, four months after the barracks bombing; the rest of the Multinational Force was withdrawn by April.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot! He was as we say "Overcome by events."
Amen Pablo, this president has been sitting at the feet of some of the most revolutionary communists (Alinski, Wright, Ayers/Dorne) its no wonder he has such ideals. All he has ever surrounded himself with is Socialist egalitarians and the ivory-tower mentality of college life never left him. He has never had to really suffer under a crushing work schedule, or had to balance his budget at home. He has always had things taken care of for him, so he does not know how the real world works. Not a good choice for a frycook, much less a president.
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