It Was You Ronnie

Ronnie, when you announced your candidacy for president in 1979, you gave us these inspiring words. "A troubled and afflicted mankind looks to us, pleading for us to keep our rendezvous with destiny; that we will uphold the principles of self-reliance, self-discipline, morality, and, above all, responsible liberty for every individual that we will become that shining city on a hill."

That's good stuff, Ronnie. So, what happened to the "morality and responsible liberty?" How about the slaughter of our marines in Beirut? Did their lives matter? Were the lies later told by your party to invade Iraq an example of the morality you reference? How did your vision of a "shining city on a hill" lead us to this place of despair for so many? What part did you play, Ronnie?

Wasn't it you who allowed Poindexter and North to set aside our Constitution and operate a shadow government while you napped? Of course it was. It was also you who fired the air traffic controllers and encouraged the ongoing assault on unions that has destroyed America's middle class. You are the person most responsible for creating a corporate aristocracy in America and a wealth disparity unseen since the Gilded Age.

You spoke of Morning in America but brought forth only darkness and despair. You're the one who begat George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Karl Rove, Grover Norquist and the countless legions who have diminished our Republic. You are the true patriarch of the Tea Party and current Republican wannabes like Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and Rick Perry are your idiot progeny.

Good job, Gipper. Good fucking job.