The post that was quoted here has been removedReagan used humor to demonstrate a point and win people over to his side. He used humor to show how silly an opposing viewpoint could be. It was a very effective tool for a politican. It also made him extremely likable, something we don't have now.
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Reagan was not diagnosed with Alzheimers until after he left office, but he was clearly somewhat uneven while in office. He had good days and weak days. The meeting w Gorbachev in Iceland for example showed him quite out of his depth.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/ronald-reagan-alzheimers-disease/
07 Jul 21
@dood111 saidOf course he was senile, but people cannot agree when.
It's been claimed by a few here when they try to defend Biden in his advanced dotage, but compare Reagan here to Biden . Reagan was quick, clever, and witty AF after being SHOT and almost dying:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA7sP47e8tA
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@metal-brain saidWe know when it was diagnosed but not when it started. Dementia is not on or off, there is a gradual onset and decline.
Of course he was senile, but people cannot agree when.
@metal-brain saidDidn't affect his presidency as it is affecting Biden's, who has 3.5 years left! Help me Rhonda.
Of course he was senile, but people cannot agree when.
07 Jul 21
@moonbus saidAgreed
We know when it was diagnosed but not when it started. Dementia is not on or off, there is a gradual onset and decline.
07 Jul 21
@averagejoe1 saidCan certain drugs give temporary relief from the symptoms?
Didn't affect his presidency as it is affecting Biden's, who has 3.5 years left! Help me Rhonda.
It has been rumored that Biden took drugs before the debates.
Maybe ADD drugs?
09 Jul 21
@metal-brain saidSeems his condition certainly is monitored hourly by physicians, not an easy job. The ice cream gives many people comfort, hell it may be prescribed!
Can certain drugs give temporary relief from the symptoms?
It has been rumored that Biden took drugs before the debates.
Maybe ADD drugs?