The Pendragon's Hall

Another American hero passes on into the sunset. Former president Ronald Reagan died yesterday at the age of 93. While it has become customary to scoff at Mr. Reagan by those on the Left who can't believe an old cove outwitted them so badly, the man was largely responsible for the world we live in today. Without Reagan's clear vision and moral leadership America's victory in the Cold War and the final defeat of communism around the world would surely have been impossible. For forty years mediocre politicians sought to contain the Soviet threat while inadvertently advancing its cause throughout the world. By the time Reagan came to office, there wasn't much left for the Soviets to conquer. His economic stimulus ended a decade of runaway inflation and made possible the economic boom that Clinton so loves to brag about. This world would be very different today had Ronald Reagan not lived. And so, Mr. President, rest in peace. And, my fellow Americans, let us prepare to follow Reagan's bold example in this new age of terrorism. President Bush is doing a good job. There. my tribute to a fallen leader, and my plug for the current one.