No surprise here. Michael Reagan, Ron's eldest and apparent legacy-preserver, is horrified by half-brother Ron's claim that old man Reagan may already have been developing Alzheimer's symptoms back in 1984, and that his befuddled performance in his first presidential debate against Walter Mondale reflected that.
Now, of course, there's no way to prove Ron's claim. And, it could be that Reagan was suffering another age-related problem besides Alzheimer's, including, perhaps, another dementia.
That said, the general idea I don't find unbelievable at all. Iran-Contra, certainly, looks like Reagan's actions and mindset were influenced in some way.
As for Ron talking about it now? Well, you Reagan centenary wingnuts, it turns out Nancy's OK with Ron talking, too.
As for Reagan having secret surgery while president? It's possible. It would be a lot harder to pull off than it was for Grover Cleveland in 1893, but it's possible.
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Why in the world does it make a difference now?!?
ReplyDeleteWell, to Grover Norquist, tea partiers and various other Reagan idolators, it matters a whole lot. Gods aren't allowed clay feet.
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