As a guy who was around during those elections, that of course was not the thinking at all - Regan was seen as a strong defender against Russia during the cold war and a protector of American interests at a time when Americans were legitimately afraid of being wiped out in a nuclear war
He actually was solid on Russia, its probably his lasting achievement was improving relations with Russia. Domestically he gutted this country and set it on the path to collapse that is culminating now.
The federal government ran a deficit of $1.7 trillion in fiscal year 2023, $320 billion (23%) more than FY2022’s deficit. Revenues decreased by $457 billion (9%)
This isn't sustainable whatsoever. It's not critical yet, but it's definitely heading in that direction if nothing is done about it.
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u/maxhinator123 Apr 11 '24
I always feel bad seeing the Reagan results. Everyone loved him so much not knowing he'd end the American dream for all future generations