The Reagan Legacy
The Reagan Legacy by John T. Stinson, published by iUniverse in August 2010, presents a critical examination of the policies established during Ronald Reagan’s presidency and their long-term effects on the American economy and government. Spanning 264 pages, this book delves into how Reagan’s approach to free market economics, characterized by significant tax cuts for the wealthy, contributed to the rise of Wall Street dominance and a decline in manufacturing, ultimately impacting the incomes of the majority.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of the implications of Reagan’s defense spending and military strategies, which Stinson argues did not effectively address the Cold War but instead fostered a culture of military dominance. The book also discusses the transformation of the Republican Party into a propaganda entity, influenced by fundamentalist religious groups and neo-conservative ideologies. Through its exploration of political science and American government, The Reagan Legacy invites readers to reflect on the enduring consequences of Reagan’s policies on contemporary issues.
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The sorry state of the economy and international involvement in hopeless wars is blamed on George W. Bush, but they came out of the policies established by Ronald Reagan. It was Reagan who brought back utopian free market economics that had always failed when attempted in the past. Huge tax cuts for the top income bracket led to the rise of Wall Street into control of the economy and the emasculation of manufacturing, along with declining incomes for the majority. It was Reagan who tripled defense spending and built an armed force of no use in winning the Cold War that was subsequently employed in an attempt at world dominance through military power. It was Reagan who sold the theory that government was always inept, leading to disrespect for government and fumbling leadership incapable of dealing with our mounting problems. Reagan also brought in fundamentalist religious groups and neo-conservative militarists lacking any sense for governing. The Republican Party was made over into a propaganda organization with no interest in the truth and no solutions other than ever more tax cuts.
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