My thought to end this night, and it's about Ronald Reagan.

Thought to end the night: So I was thinking, on and off, about Ronald Reagan today. I've concluded that he was more famous for his complete ignorance than for actually thinking about shit. I'm pretty sure he knew nothing about Communism, and he just figured, "If America doesn't like it, then I DON'T LIKE IT!" And in response to a possible nuclear conflict between the East and West, he initiates the "Star Wars" Program, which was entirely impossible and an impulsive decision at best. Carl Sagan thought he was an idiot. I feel like I have creatively defined Ronald Reagan's character. Too bad I don't get graded for my non-school pursuits.

EDIT

A few minutes later I realized that its not bad that he was a douche, but rather he was no doubt successful in ending the Cold War.

So fundamentally, it was his ignorance and straight-lined confidence that led the way, despite how wrong he may have been.

Oh the ironies of the lives in history.