In 1982 I was blessed not only to be born in the greatest nation on God's green earth, but also during the presidency of one of the greatest men in American history--Ronald Wilson Reagan. While I was only 6 years old when Reagan left office, I remember his presidency. I remember knowing even as a young girl that this was a great man.
If you've ever talked politics with me, I've probably mentioned that I've been into it since I was 6. I distinctly remember our 1st grade class vote in 1988 between Bush and Dukakis. But when I really think about it, my interest in politics started before that. It started with Reagan.
Under Reagan, America was a nation that didn't apologize for being exceptional, nor pretend we were on a level playing field with any other country. As a little girl, I dreamt that maybe one day I'd be president--the first woman to accomplish that feat. My dad encouraged me that I could do it, and I think Reagan made me believe that it was a thing worth doing.
I haven't had that dream for awhile, mainly due to disillusionment in the political process, but to be honest I still like that it's a possibility. Now, though, I hope and pray that before I'm 35 (before I'm 31 really) that the possibility ceases to exist. And the woman I hope to change it all is Sarah Palin. I'd be happy to have the possibility end with her.
Palin, much like Reagan, embodies greatness. She is wise, strong, and has a servant's heart. Palin has the grace, wits, character, and fortitude to bring America back from the brink. I believe she is the only one for the job, just like Reagan was after Carter had mucked up our fine country. I can only hope that Palin feels and heeds the call to run and serve America in 2012. By the grace of God, if she enters, I believe she will win and I intend to do what I can to work toward her, and most importantly America's, victory.
Run, Sarah, run!
If you've ever talked politics with me, I've probably mentioned that I've been into it since I was 6. I distinctly remember our 1st grade class vote in 1988 between Bush and Dukakis. But when I really think about it, my interest in politics started before that. It started with Reagan.
Under Reagan, America was a nation that didn't apologize for being exceptional, nor pretend we were on a level playing field with any other country. As a little girl, I dreamt that maybe one day I'd be president--the first woman to accomplish that feat. My dad encouraged me that I could do it, and I think Reagan made me believe that it was a thing worth doing.
I haven't had that dream for awhile, mainly due to disillusionment in the political process, but to be honest I still like that it's a possibility. Now, though, I hope and pray that before I'm 35 (before I'm 31 really) that the possibility ceases to exist. And the woman I hope to change it all is Sarah Palin. I'd be happy to have the possibility end with her.
Palin, much like Reagan, embodies greatness. She is wise, strong, and has a servant's heart. Palin has the grace, wits, character, and fortitude to bring America back from the brink. I believe she is the only one for the job, just like Reagan was after Carter had mucked up our fine country. I can only hope that Palin feels and heeds the call to run and serve America in 2012. By the grace of God, if she enters, I believe she will win and I intend to do what I can to work toward her, and most importantly America's, victory.
Run, Sarah, run!
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