Comments by "BaltimoreAndOhioRR" (@BaltimoreAndOhioRR) on "The Rise of the New Right" video.
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From what I remember, reagan did grow the govt, but where it was needed -the military. Carter had stifled our military and the world was getting close to WW3. Reagan came in and built up our military and "advertised" the fact, and then began working on foreign affairs. I think, but I might be wrong, Tip O'Neill (Democrat) only let Reagan get his military spending if lots of other Democrat spending was attached. Reagan always tried to lesson non-military govt spending when possible, but the Democrat Congress basically controlled everything. Another thing to remember is back then, the parties worked together a little better than they do now. In the time we're in now, the Democrats (Nancy Pelosi) would rather our country be invaded or overtaken by a foreign aggressor rather than Trump receiving positive credit for something good. Back then, at least the Dems still loved our country and wanted us to be safe. And yes, when Reagan lowered taxes historically, the govt received historically high tax income, due to all the business prosperity. It was a good time for our country. We started to relive that during Trump's first three years, until Covid.... but that's another story.....
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