"...you are not paying attention to media coverage obviously."

That is correct. It is dull. At times like this, I tune the media out because it is dulle, and because it doesn't matter what that the chattering class has to say about him.

History will judge Reagan, and I'd bet the farm it will be a much harsher judgment than the 24/7 right wing media hagiographies have been.

"Pictures of long lines to pay last respects and thousands of people waiting in line are getting a lot of press. Why? Apparently his death has struck an emotional nerve with many average Americans. Plenty who will jump on the bandwagon."

Nah, Americans, like every body else on the planet, loves to be part of these national dramas, and say "I was there". But there is no genuine grieving going on because the guy and his family had suffered a long time, and Reagan lived a long, privleged, pampered and insulated life. It's just like the Queen Mum debacle, only a helluva lot less pomp, jewels, and gin.

"Don't be surprised if bush uses the Reagan "legacy" to his campaign advantage."

Well, they've certainly exploited it tastelessly and shamelessly so far, we agree on that.

"To the far left out there, guess what? The average American does not come to this web site."

And we are supposed to give a shit about this, or the fact that we aren't in step with the average American idiot that loves the Republicans?

"This thread has proven there are a lot of liberals out there with very little class."

And this from a man who can't resist calling people who don't agree with him things like "You stupid labia face" or "Your head is so fat on one side you will probably tip over" and "why don't you concentrate on finding your dick and start cutting hairs until you find one that bleeds?"

Now that's class.

Tsk, tsk. Your prejudices are showing there, Marty boy.