Reagan Threw Him Under The Bus
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iel79 — 14 years ago(April 17, 2011 04:55 AM)
You cannot expect that from someone who was from the conservative corner! Sad enough! Conservative people are often cowards!
The only good think was, what5b4 happened in Rock Hudson last months, that he said he has Aids, that he was there with Doris Day and people could see his illness that that was a wake up call for many people!
There was this strong and great looking man and he was a Star and when Aids can happen to him this illness can happen to everyone! -
Rapturegal — 14 years ago(August 20, 2011 03:09 PM)
Oh please . what was President Reagan supposed to say about AIDS after Hudson died that's it's NOT caused by unnatural acts the Bible clearly condemns? Read Romans 1 for clarification.
And as for conservatives, it's the only group of people compassionate and honest enough to tell people the ugly truth. Like it or not, people are going to have to deal with the consequences of their choices sooner or later. -
puirt-a-beul — 11 years ago(December 22, 2014 06:50 AM)
Read Romans 1 for clarification.
Let that delusional, recriminatory wackjob Saul of Tarsus tell you how to live? Are you insane?
And as for conservatives, it's the only group of people compassionate and honest enough to tell people the ugly truth.
Judgmental and self-righteous is nearer the mark.
Like it or not, people are going to have to deal with the consequences of their choices sooner or later.
Case in point.
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ChristmasReviewer — 14 years ago(November 30, 2011 10:46 PM)
Reagan nevr said the word AIDS until Rock Died. Reagan being a "Christian" never aproved Federal Money for AIDS research because of hias stupid "Christian Beliefs".
Reagan threw all gay men with aids under the bus. I was not sad when the SOB died. -
Kenneth-8 — 13 years ago(August 07, 2012 08:34 AM)
Exactly. In 1985, no one hardly knew of AIDS and the fatalities paled in comparison to many cancers. Plus it was relegated mostly to irresponsible sexual behavior, mainly in the homosexual community, and drug use. What was Reagan supposed to do, throw billions to finding a cure to a disease which was mostly preventable instead of leukemia or breast cancer, where the victim has little choice on whether they get it or not? I would still prefer my taxpayer dollars going to fund research on those cancers than AIDS since they are ways I can prevent getting AIDS that aren't too difficult. It was common sense, if you were going to sleep around with just anyone, wear protection or go get some tests done to check yourself or your partner. Reagan wasn't responsible to clean up the mess for people getting AIDS; they were for their own selfish and reckless behavior. In some people's eyes, it wouldn't have mattered what he did since he was a conservative Christian and that alone makes him guilty of being an intolerant bigot. I still think Reagan did quite a bit for his time by even giving funding for research considering a lot of people outside of the gay community could care less about AIDS research then.
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dkgambler — 14 years ago(December 15, 2011 02:26 PM)
What should Reagan have done? Hudson's AIDS was brought on by his own behavior. People die every day as a result of the choices they make, does that mean a president should run to the podium each time and declare that government will confiscate trillions more of other people's money to fix some perceived problem? I prefer personal freedom and personal responsibility.
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dvd89128 — 14 years ago(December 26, 2011 11:05 PM)
Smoking causes lung cancer so I guess we should not look for a cure for that. AIDS should up first in gay men if rich white teens in Beverly Hills first came down with AIDS there would be a cure by now. Reagan was a bigoted Christian. I am glad that last years of his life he had no mind JUSTICE
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dkgambler — 14 years ago(December 27, 2011 09:49 AM)
Get over yourself. Typical leftist. FYI, I'm a Libertarian and since you think government is your ticket to a better life I strongly suggest you prepare for a lifetime of disappointment.
Funny that you would call someone bigoted, I wouldn't be a bit surprised if you hang out with the occupy moochers and spew hate towards the producers who presumably haven't handed over enough of their earned property to you.
Did I say get over yourself? Well, you should. -
dkgambler — 14 years ago(December 28, 2011 08:09 AM)
Typical leftist smear. Yes, I know Reagan is hated by many for slowing the growth of their beloved mommy government. Yes, he just slowed the growth, he didn't enact "painful, crushing cuts" as people like you claim.
But just the same, let's get specific. What should Reagan have dob68ne? Upon hearing that Rock Hudson had AIDS as a direct result of the choices he made, should Reagan have called a joint session of Congress to demand that they authorize government to take trillions of other people's money to immediately get started on finding the cure? Again, specifics only. What should Reagan have done? We're past the smears.
Choices, choices, choices, life is all about the choices we make.