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Trump is obviously ruminating on his legacy at this time. He’s trying to out-Reagan Reagan in terms of instilling fond memories in his base’s hearts and minds. Below is what Trump was secretly singing when his thinking was lucid.
Trump is praising the president he most imitated, and with whom he had the most in common. He:
- passed big tax cuts;
- sent US troops and law enforcement on international and national adventures because he believed in “might makes right” in the name of national security;
- was extremely focused on maintaining America’s worldwide hegemony and dominance at the expense of catastrophic environmental damage;
- has symptoms of senility which his handlers are hushing up– they’re implementing his messaging and policies on his behalf.
REAGAN
sung to the tune of “Woman” with apologies to the Estate of John Lennon and to whomever else the rights may concern.
Reagan, I was so impressed
with your ideology and cleverness.
After all, I’m forever in your debt.
And Reagan, I will do no less,
in my dealings and dominance.
You taught me, the scheme for success.
Ooh, al-so, I sue-sue-sue, sue, sue.
Ooh, al-so, I sue-sue-sue, sue, sue.
Reagan, I hope you understand, why I rile up my fellow men.
Please remember, their lives are in my hands.
And Reagan, you were close to my heart.
But as presidents, we were far apart.
After all, I’ll be a bigger star.
Ooh, al-so, I sue-sue-sue, sue, sue.
Ooh, al-so, I sue-sue-sue, sue, sue.
Reagan, you were consistently plain.
My style is to cause sorrow and pain.
And I will do it again and again and again.
I’ll outlast you-ou ou, yeah, yeah. Now and forever.
I’m above you ou-ou, yeah, yeah. Now and forever.
I’ll outlast you-ou ou, yeah, yeah. Now and forever.
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But Reagan was pre-internet. In the Trump Era, just as electronic words can globally, instantaneously appear, they can be changed, or disappear. Electronic historical revisionism is easier, faster and more environmentally friendly than book-burning. It remains to be seen whose propaganda will prevail as conveyed by the latest technology, in the next century.