This past summer, without near enough coffee and reeling from the effects of deep middle age debauchery (half a bottle of red wine and two bowls of ice cream), I switched on the TV and MSNBC's "Morning Joe". Peggy Noonan (author, political pundit, and former Reagan speechwriter) was taking her turn around the table. She leaned in sympathetically toward Willie and in uber-sincere, monastic tones starting talking about Ronald Reagan. I don't remember what exactly she was talking about, but it certainly was heartfelt - to say she is a Reagan devotee, hagiographer and apologist is an understatement. I don't question her sincerity or intentions one bit. However, I do strongly question the Canonization of her former boss and its profound effect on American electoral politics and debate.
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