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In response to "Some of the criticism of Reagan, though deserved, has strength in large part due to hindsight." by TWuG

It was trying to "tsk, tsk" the children of the 60s, the 30-something yuppies of the 80s who discovered cocaine and liked it a lot.

Posted by Mel Profit (aka mel profit) Mar 12 '16, 07:18

I'd quibble that it resonated with a large portion of the population especially outside of the conservative sphere. It was the the darling of the Christian Coalition.

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I know it was a moralistic approach, but even today drug and alcohol abuse are seen by many as moralistic problems. -- (edited) - TWuG Mar 12, 07:39 2
- My problem is that that ineffective advice is often given while Republicans gut funding for things that are effective. - Mel Profit Mar 12, 07:50 1
  - We are in agreement. Just trying to discuss how the better understanding both pols and the public have today sometimes - TWuG Mar 12, 08:02

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It was trying to "tsk, tsk" the children of the 60s, the 30-something yuppies of the 80s who discovered cocaine and liked it a lot.

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