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> Carter told people to wear a sweater and the American people flipped out and elected a ghoulish union-busting zombie. I think you’re underestimating how much
by jrmg 4y ago
> Carter told people to wear a sweater and the American people flipped out and elected a ghoulish union-busting zombie.
I think you’re underestimating how much of Reagan’s appeal was _optimism_.
- morelisp 4y agoOptimism is “things can/will be better.” When things are bad, “things are better” is fraud and jingoism. I agree much of Reagan’s popularity was due to his willingness to lie and flatter.