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To: DukeCrow who wrote (5202)	11/2/2000 10:19:49 AM
From: Charlie Smith	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5853

I would argue that there were larger forces at work which helped to end the Cold War than simply Reagan. Someone had to demonstrate the political will at that point in time, when the Soviet system was showing severe signs of strain, to press onward aggressively with the military buildup. Eventually the Soviets and the rest of the Warsaw pact recognized the futility of the race. Reagan never wavered in his resolve to tear down the wall.

To: DukeCrow who wrote (5202)	11/2/2000 10:31:31 AM
From: willcousa	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5853

Well, we know that Gore has lied and continues to lie. You are "sure W has lied too". Thanks for your contribution to objectivity. Just what the country needs is objectivity like that. I did not say that Reagan was responsible for every positive thing that happened during his eight years. I only said that the end of the cold war was reason enough to make him a standout. He did a couple of things that really helped - put military spending pressure on the Russians and lead a rhetorical assault on the reality of the communist regimes.