![]() But as the wry political commentator Jack Germond guessed, “They told him, but he forgot.” And no, I’m not using that as a mean way of suggesting that his Alzheimer’s condition had begun some time before the end of his administration. And as to Iran-Contra, well, it is quite possible that he was told about it at some meeting or other. There was a foolish or lightweight side to him, to be sure: He got carried away with the Strategic Defense Initiative, just like a kid in love with “Star Wars,” and he never saw that it was daft. ![]() ![]() What protected Reagan from sensible political criticism was that he was an actor, and even a poor or dull actor, who carried on bravely nonetheless. READ MORE: David Thomson’s Top 5 Moments that Made the Movies in 2013ĭavid Thomson’s “Television: A Biography” will be available to purchase on October 25 from Amazon. Martin Scorsese's Favorite Movies: 60 Films the Director Wants You to SeeĤ5 Great Films That Failed at the Box Office NY Grand Jury Votes to Indict Trump, Who's Expected to Surrender to Authorities He examines how Ronald Reagan’s acting skills helped shield him from political criticism and how Donald Trump’s career as a reality TV star helps him win his party’s nomination.īrian Cox Thinks Donald Trump Would Be a Dull Role to Play: 'He's So Full of Sh*t' ![]() In the excerpt below, read Thomson’s opinions on how a president’s comfortability with television helps them connect with voters and distract them from their more “serious” flaws. ![]()
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