The thoughts of a journalist/libertarian–conservative/Christian husband, father, Eagle Scout and aficionado of obscure rock music. Thoughts herein are only the author’s and not necessarily the opinions of his family, friends, neighbors, church members or past, present or future employers.

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Artist Andy Thomas created pictures of historical Republican presidents …

… one just hanging around …

… one playing poker …

… and one playing pool.

A Facebook Friend posted the poker photo a decade ago, and that prompted me to write dialogue:

REAGAN: “You’re not bluffing about a tax increase, George? There you go again …”

TR: “Make up your mind, Abe. It’s four score and seven years later …”

GEORGE BUSH: “Not going to raise. Wouldn’t be prudent. Not at this juncture.”

FORD: “That’s all I’m going to raise. I’m a Ford, not a Lincoln.”

LINCOLN: “Yes, I know.”

EISENHOWER: “Are you cheating, Dick?”

NIXON: “If the president does it, it’s not illegal.”

EISENHOWER: “That’s the funniest thing I’ve ever heard you say, Dick.”

TR: (falls off chair)

NIXON: “So, Ron, how did you get elected governor of California when I couldn’t?”

REAGAN: “Well …”

EISENHOWER: “Dammit! I forgot to invite Churchill! Winnie would have loved this!”

DUBYA: “So what’s your strategery, Mr. President?”

REAGAN: “Simple. We win, they lose.”

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