Welcome to the first post of the Uncle Sam Wants You blog. A couple of things: First, the title comes from the 1984 song by Little Steven titled "Vote," which was an attempt to encourage people to vote Ronald Reagan out of office. We agreed with that sentiment, and find the song still relevant in 2006 (when, thankfully, it seems to have been heeded, albeit 22 years later).
You will find no romanticizing of the Reagan administration here. Having lived through that time, it is our firm belief that the era and breed of conservatism that came to power in 1980 has been a disaster for the country and the vast majority of its people. That's a conclusion reached by decades-long analysis of issues and events. We're not just rooting for a favorite team here (and you will find we disagree with the Democrats on some matters as well - see above), we're instead concerned with what is best for the country, based on our shared history, the principles of freedom and democracy and the needs of the many.
Join us as we examine our place in history and attempt to make sense of the events of our time.
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