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Rhiannon12866

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3. He was also extremely tough on Russia (then USSR), made things tough for Gorbachev who had instituted more progressive

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Sun Sep 8, 2024, 09:31 PM

Sep 2024

Policies - glasnost and perestroika (openness and economic reforms). Reagan's tough stance towards the USSR caused the Russian hardliners to force Gorbachev to scale them back. And then there was his famous "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" speech.

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'Reagan must be rolling in his grave': Rep. Goldman blasts GOP on enabling Russian election meddling - Jen Psaki - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Sep 2024 OP

Yes, Reagan would only endorse Iranian election meddling. (nt) Pinback Sep 2024 #1

He was also extremely tough on Russia (then USSR), made things tough for Gorbachev who had instituted more progressive Rhiannon12866 Sep 2024 #3

They actually have free elections in Iran? paleotn Sep 2024 #6

In case it's not clear, Pinback Sep 2024 #9

FUCK Reagan Skittles Sep 2024 #2

Does Hell have graves? BlueKota Sep 2024 #4

Reagan spawned Trump. 50 Shades Of Blue Sep 2024 #5

They're all for it because they want what Putin has. paleotn Sep 2024 #7

Well said. I have no idea why this plan still isn't evident to all Americans Rhiannon12866 Sep 2024 #8

Russia, once again. And these Clown Dupes fall for it. MagaSmash Sep 2024 #10

if they say "russia" three times it goes away, by itself, in 2 weeks. rampartd Sep 2024 #11