"A Time for Choosing" by Ronald Reagan

[@DylanCannon]

If Republicans were like Ronald Reagan, and Democrats were like John F. Kennedy, this country would be going places.

[@haggs2014]

+MusicCityMaverick I would actually not mind voting for a democrat if they were all JFK's. At least he's agreeable

[@FCSchaefer]

+Dylan Cannon The day of Reagan and JFK are long gone and it is truly our loss.

[@DennisRayWingo]

+matt Taggerty It was JFK and LBJ that started us down this disastrous path that we are on today.

[@mramudamdane4]

Way things as U say Reagen don't have a chance in the world. Lets pray. That Cathlioc Pope Francis will lead the world in a better direction. Kennedy died twice. We are all of gods creation.

[@mramudamdane4]

+matt Haggerty Wouldn't it be nice. if USA had a 2nd Amenment? maybe not. lets review democracy thn think constitution. there is just shame in wheel.

[@weakestlink41]

Put the political views aside for just a moment, look at the speech itself. The delivery, the clarity of thought, the composition. Its just masterful oration.

[@skeggjoldgunnr3167]

+weakestlink41 His wife then said "Ronnie, I was so moved by your speech. We need someone like you now more than ever. Why don't you run for office?" - He was soon California Governor. Yes, THIS speech.

[@mattn6685]

+weakestlink41 "Bold colors, no pale pastels." He painted every word with bold colors, all right. And remember, he didn't have speech writers nor a teleprompter!

[@brandynhenry9280]

Yep, should be like every public speaking class gold standard.

[@skeggjoldgunnr3167]

Brandyn Henry say it again!

[@fxnooodle]

Every American student needs to listen to this speech. Make it mandatory.

[@johnsavage8642]

My mother wrote a letter to Reagan right after she watched this speech and he sent a copy of the speech with a personal note. I just found it the other day. She thought very highly of him, as do I.

[@Mik3xcellence]

The founding fathers would have been so proud of Reagan..what a speech..

[@DougMcHone]

50 years ago this speech was made. Change a few names and a few numbers and you could give it today!

[@jonmichaelhalsey6471]

This speech was written and given by Ronald Regan with no teleprompter.

[@davidbrooks3493]

Sounds like he is speaking for us NOW.

[@prrcpor]

This is a speech every American should hear

[@coltonpowell3367]

I'm 18. I was never able to see Ronald Reagan as President but I sure do wish we could find a candidate like him today.

[@imthekangyo]

Ted cruz

[@DennisRayWingo]

I had the privilege of working on Mr. Reagan's 1980 campaign as a 20 year old. Dear lord we need someone like him today.

[@dukejohn2000]

Cole P Donald Trump, he considered Reagan a Key Role model.

[@mad555max]

Cole P Yup Ted Cruz

[@DennisRayWingo]

Cole, I was 20 when I worked on Ronnie's campaign. I know how you feel...

[@RubyRubyheart]

Everything he said is as relevant today as it was 50 years ago.

[@ForTehNguyen]

when you speak from the heart, you dont need a teleprompter

[@stevil1300x]

A Statesman personified. His Leadership is missed. His passion and belief in the Exceptionalism of America is missed.

[@1pt21jigawatt]

Prophetic and inspiring. This should be re-played at every Republican convention. It's time to WAKE UP AMERICA!

[@teddyomes]

Keep in mind that this historic speech is 50 years old. But once again we find ourselves in a time when history is repeating itself. As I listened to this I couldn't help but see the similarities and comparisons to the time we live in today. I tell you as one American to another, it's not too late. For our children and grandchildren, pray that America can find the spine to plant it's feet and take a stand. God Bless America Amen.

[@buckt6834]

I saw this speech in 1975 as a 13 yr old kid this speech made me a conservative. Thank You Ronald Reagan you made me who I am.

[@KingKrossKTK]

From a Black man Like Me and a USA outsider I would say He was the Best Spoken President of the USA. God Bless President Reagan hope he doing well in the after life.

[@CyndiAnneAdventures]

If only today's politicians spoke this clear and this concise.

[@AbdelRussell]

Wow! I'm not a Republican, and neither did I ever listen to a speech from President Ronald Reagan. Great speech! It's almost as if he was giving it today.

[@stevenoel5491]

+Abdel “Sosa” Russell  It's good to see Americans one at a time growing and learning. Even though you're not a Republican ... welcome to the land of the free.

[@RobwLPOC]

+Abdel “Sosa” Russell It is absolutely frightening how much it applies to the USA now. They are still trying to do what he warned about over 50 years ago.

[@wflams]

+Abdel “Sosa” Russell the reason it sounds like it could apply today is because it's just a bunch of empty platitudes that SOUND good but mean nothing more than "we should do good things cause the bad guys are out to get us". Rhetoric and nothing more.

[@RobwLPOC]

+Abdel “Sosa” Russell He spoke truth and common sense about the uselessness of big Government waste and preached self responsibility and reliance. Sadly today a lot of overgrown children are too afraid to take control of their own lives and be responsible for their own actions. They will use meaningless terms and try to dismiss truth and reality as propaganda or rhetoric, as they adore authority and crave the security of servitude to their Government masters and falsely believe that someone they have never met, knows what their best interests are and can run their lives for them.

[@dash4800]

+Christopher Ford Really? Talking about increased debt and decreasing value of the dollar is an empty platitude? Get a clue.

[@MrMasterp44]

This is an American. This man makes me proud to be an American. Where are the leaders that have such insight and ability to communicate? Where are the leaders that understand the spirit of the United States like this man? Oh, I miss him.

[@ScoobiSnackitivist]

Never thought I could get goosebumps from a speech 25 years older than me. Hope we get a president like Reagan before I die.

[@gandalf7361]

+Redblactivist Believe me i hope you get everything you wish for.

[@KetchupLocal]

***** right Nikola, ask the people of Guatemala and NIcaragua.. Don't try to sound too smart.

[@jcuellar1118]

I'm 32 and watching this for the first time. They should be showing this video to kids in school. The educational system has been hijacked now for decades upon decades. Sad.

[@yourmother3207]

Really? You want a president like Reagen who cut taxes for the rich and raised them for the poor, tripeled the national debt, raised unemployment by 4%, gave nearly 3 million illegal immigrants amnesty, and ripped the middle class and unions to shreds? Not my cup of tea.

[@yourmother3207]

+Nikola Tesla Do you even know the crap Reagen did as president? He was a puppet.

[@drewnwalker]

I love how he talks SPECIFICS! He brings his points home and doesn't speak in lofty ideas. He made things happen. God I want a Reagan back in office.

[@chrismassalas]

It is that time again - A Time For Choosing America!

[@jakestilley1823]

This speech exemplifies exactly why I am a Republican.

[@daphnejordan9351]

I bet you....if people kept this speech and said it more often...we wouldnt have the problems that we do now. This speech was very important and that it needs to be repeated. In my personal opinion this is one of the best presidents ive learned about and im only going on 19 years old

[@dantyler6907]

Reagan, as good as it gets.

[@dyhall]

How did Barry Goldwater mess this campaign up so hard? Reagan should've won it for him right here.

[@richardramseyii8287]

What's so amazing about this speech is that it's still appropriate even to this day!!

[@HoustonYu]

Reagan is the definition of a MAN. He wasn't just wise, he identified with other people with common sense. Very practical leader.

[@thedudethatrocked]

+Houston Yu sure, right up until the point he turned his back on the people and signed over the nation to a few wealthy men.

[@YumYum820]

+Rasmus Jacopsen Ok, how did Reagan sell us off?

[@robhughes6506]

Well I know how you feel. I can't stand what we are promoting these days. I know everyone does wrong, but we are promoting it openly. I know every country does, but I also know that it is no coincidence that we are starting to have all these problems. I just don't understand why so many people can't see what is causing them. Well I do understand, but still it's frustrating. If Christianity (true christianity) becomes majority in any country I believe they will be blessed. Whatever you do if you see that people are watering down God's word like they do here then you better confront them. I think that is why we are having most of our problems. We tried too hard to be "openminded". Many people have opened their minds so far that their brains fell out.

[@robhughes6506]

I also think that we should have done more to help others. Eventhough we give a lot of money we should have taken action. If we see Christians being slaughtered by the thousands for their beliefs and do nothing then it is wrong. I hate war, but I also hate letting children grow up in societies that will treat them much worse than the one we have here. If you go to war then yes thousands maybe millions will die, but how many tens or hundreds of millions will die in many places I simply because you do nothing.

[@robhughes6506]

I agree with the Allegiance thing. I love most of the ideals that America was founded upon, but I hate what it is becoming. Sometimes if a nation won't repent until it faces a horrible tragedy. I hope that if we do we will repent like was done in the Bible. If there are enough who refuse to repent then we won't be around to pester those who hate us.

[@stevewardlaw5718]

President Reagan will always be my favorite President. He was my Commander in Chief when i was in the Navy and I was proud to serve under him. The best President this nation ever had and by the way i'm black and a Reaganite.

[@JoseMartinez-cq7lk]

Dont change America, dont change like europe or any other country. America, you are that last beacon of hope.

[@EstariaValens]

+Jose Martinez This US is on the fast track to becoming a 3rd world nation. We NEED change, and soon.

[@EstariaValens]

Carol Danvers Keep thinking that. That's why it's happening. False pride will be the fall of this nation. Yours is false pride. Pride not based on facts. The poorest people in this nation are homeless. They have no food unless they steal it. They have no shelter. They sleep right in the streets, searching for whatever cover they could. But keep telling yourself how the poorest people are sitting in posh homes watching TV all day.

[@EstariaValens]

Carol Danvers And that's why this country is quickly moving to 3rd world status. You claim national pride, but don't want to be bothered with the good of the nation.

[@EstariaValens]

Carol Danvers Are you incapable of reading? I never said the US is a third world nation. I said we are on the fast track to it. I despise people with false pride. If you were proud of the US, you wouldn't cower from problems. But that's exactly what you are doing. And that's exactly why the US is falling so fast. Rather than helping fix the myriad problems we face, you close your eyes and just repeat "we are the best" over and over. You disgust me, coward. www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GlobalCompetitivenessReport_2012-13.pdf www.cnn.com/2012/07/02/us/american-exceptionalism-other-countries-lessons/ www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-leadership/wp/2015/04/23/the-happiest-countries-in-the-world/?tid=a_inl time.com/2888403/u-s-health-care-ranked-worst-in-the-developed-world/ content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2056723,00.html The US is near the bottom in the following categories: Inefficient government bureaucracy Tax Rates Tax Regulations Access to financing Restrictive labor regulations Inflation Inadequately educated workforce Policy instability Poor work ethic in national labor force insufficient capacity to innovate inadequate supply of infrastructure Foreign currency regulations Government instability Corruption Crime and theft Poor public health

[@petiteange1971]

Tell em' like it is, Mr. Reagan. You still are the "Great Communicator".

[@ZachRobinson]

No Teleprompter! Right from his heart... this message changed my life when I read it for the first time in 1992... Thank You!

[@dwightcurrie8316]

I was 14 in 64, and working on my Father's farm. We lived close and frugally, but we were able to make a living from our land. I now live alone on a portion of that land, and it would be impossible to farm this land and not lose it. More government involvement is not now and has never been the answer to our problems. In what alternative universe does it make sense for the government to pay a farmer NOT to grow a crop, and farm his land? The end result has been to, largely, abolish the family farms that have fed the nation and a large part of the world. Most of what was once farmland has been lost to "Progress", and can never be reclaimed. Farming now is largely government financed and subsidized "Agribusiness" totally controlled by enormous corporations. The quality of our food has suffered, right along with the quality of life. Like Reagan said" the most frightening words ever said are, I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

[@WriterProfessor]

I think this speech is up there with Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Second Inaugural speech.

[@windstorm1000]

+Reformed Reinhardt lol--ya gotta be kidding--where' the jelly beans?

[@Shnikies78]

+Reformed Reinhardt I agree its the speech that catapulted him to the presidency. Its so masterful and if you changed the names could be given today and it would be just as impactful.

[@yevgeniyzharinov7473]

+Reformed Reinhardt Me Too!

[@kerimtim]

I could listen to Reagan for hours

[@prydain4131]

God's blessings on all the Americans like these that did resist the communists. Where would the world be without them?

[@elliott18ce]

Oh how I miss the days when grownups were in charge.

[@dauntless42]

Oh how we need a man like Ronald Reagan today.

[@Starlesslemon]

It's sad that this speech seems like it was written for today. Our country isn't improving our problems

[@nowseemefly]

+Starlesslemon how do you improve your problems?

[@CraigHart-sq7mz]

The president is right. It’s not about left or right; it’s up or down. It’s not our father who art in Washington ( presidents should never be our moral leaders), it should be our Father who art in Heaven. And he’s also right when he says America is the world’s last stop for freedom. This nation is a republic, not a democracy and our for fathers tried to prevent a centralized government which is communism in the making. RIP President Reagan

[@petezereeah517]

"Well, I would like to suggest that there is no left or right. There is only an up or down." The political and administrative ramifications of that statement are beyond a thread here. But it's the idea of positiveness that he always seemed to convey. He was a communicator genius.

[@dfc576]

We need a Ronald Reagan now more than ever. Obama should watch this video, although it wouldn't help him.

[@rauljovercriado3993]

A masterpiece of oratory that should be listened to from time to time.

[@ninmachine1098]

I wish my generation was able to experience a president like Reagan. I'm a democrat, but admit my party is single handily destroying everything this man helped build. God bless him.

[@scotti85891]

I truly respect Ronald Reagan's use of "our liberal friends" when taking a slap at the left. Beautiful.

[@shunjunbea]

It's amazing and scary to hear the points Ronald Reagan addressed in 1964 and how they mirror the socialist mentality of our present government. The blindness of people in this country in which I was born is too much. Pray to God He shows undeserving mercy to us as a nation!

[@marinesnip]

Dam, I really miss him. My first Commander in Chief!

[@fritzvonhotzmeyer6621]

Thank God we had Reagan - he was a warrior for Liberty. Smartest President in my life time.

[@crazycashlarry]

Literally, the best speech I've ever heard. It had the hairs on my arm standing and saluting the flag. Wow I love America! This speech will and go down in history as the best speech ever!

[@robhughes6506]

It may or may not be the greatest speech ever, but it has to at least be in the top 10. I would say top 5 at least, but definitely top 10.

[@enemywithin2352]

Exactly

[@otogun3324]

+JohnQDude Not really the best was either MLK or President Lincoln.

[@keithsmith4780]

I read once that President Johnson watched the speech and when it was over he turned to an aide and said, "They nominated the wrong boy."

[@mattn6685]

WOW!!! Every brilliant word from the core of his being! Remember, he didn't have a speech writer nor a teleprompter for this. Long live Reagan and conservatism!

[@deb3690]

I'm still praying every day that another like-minded Man, such as President Ronald Reagan, will step up for our great country. I think Reagan and Limbaugh would have made a great team. God, please bless America again.

[@joshhouston3443]

One of the best presidents America has ever had.

[@Chris6134]

God bless Ronald Reagan. I can't even imagine how he would turn around in his grave seeing America today. Boy do we need him now!

[@Chris6134]

phoenixbornagain Thank you. Hope you had a great conservative new year. Go Donald Trump 2016!

[@DV5100Z]

WOW.....Reagan saw into 2014 and where we are today....... Best president in a 100 years.....

[@scottyeharris5724]

Every American should hear this speech, the founders would be proud!

[@austenbrennan2376]

This speech is 31 years older than I am, and it gives me chills, hope, and tears at the same time. I'm still finding out where Mr. Reagan ranks among the presidents in my mind, but I don't think anyone can deny this speech is one of the best and most inspiring ever given. It applies almost perfectly today.

[@JakeDanishevsky]

One of the best historical speeches ever made. This is delivered by a true leader of the most unique and free nation!!

[@MZzz-cg4rt]

Tears in my eyes watching this.

[@mauriceescobedo4528]

brought tears to my eyes. It saddens me the decline of our great nation.

[@TRADERSFRIEND]

His speeches were mind blowing and so candid!

[@weirdshibainu]

Knows his facts and numbers by heart. The sign of someone willing to work hard to illuminate the issues facing America. Such a well articulated, visionary and now prophetic ideology. One of the best presidents ever. God bless America and the spirit of Ronald Reagan.

[@brianchandler1966]

What a dynamic man

[@ReelAZMatt]

Who would vote this down??? Amen Sir!

[@chaz18541]

50 years ago this speech caused the 17 year old me to become a lifelong Conservative. Thank You, Gipper.

[@64eugenia]

The more things "change," the more things stay the same... What an excellent speech, yet we never learn.

[@MegaMackproductions]

Now there's a president.

[@EhunterL]

A great leader that came to soon. We need him now.

[@mikethebassguy]

"There is a price we will not pay, there is a point beyond they must not advance" If only we had a leader who would say this today.

[@robhughes6506]

Yeah. Reagan was the last president that wasn't a eunuch.

[@tomservo75]

Too bad we don't have anyone give a speech like that today. Then again I'm afraid it would fall on deaf ears.

[@vieyel9031]

Whatever year it is that you are listening to this speech consider how different things may be now and consider sharing this speech with people you know.

[@kawakesincfilms]

I get so excited and energized listening him. He is what America needs to succeed!

[@onefromkekistan1828]

This is why I love being an American

[@AsceticPriest]

One of the most inspiring speeches.

[@maxi6542]

This is scary. How prophetic.

[@johnhagan9271]

"A Time For Choosing" By Ronald Reagan should be the blue print for the GOP and our Public School System across the country today, children and adults alike are in big trouble, unless we fix this problem, it will only get worse

[@fredb2340]

Ronald Reagan.... nuff said what an inspiring man, he loved this country and could see it for what it is 'the last place on earth for freedom', we need another POTUS like him now days....

[@shadowstorm1989]

"I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always eventually triumph. And there’s purpose and worth to each and every life." Good night, sweet prince.

[@nickd9356]

Every time I feel down and I get depressed lately following world news, I watch this speech. I hope this type of attitude still exists in the US somewhere....

[@bruceami2]

What an incredible speech. I go to it partly because it is old, and it is the same speech essentially he would give over and over for decades. True values do not change. They remain true for every generation. It is unfortunate that each generation closes its mind to history and is doomed to repeat the exact same stupid mistakes of their fathers and grandfathers.

[@thomasstark9750]

It is astonishing, inflate the numbers, change the names... This could have been delivered yesterday!

[@iread2010]

So thankful this speech is preserved for posterity! So thrilling to hear Ronaldus Magnum laying out the principles of conservatism so powerfully (and with his unique humor). May it serve as a signpost to use and our children pointing us true Americanism.

[@TheDish47]

When Reagan was in office, I was visiting the home of a co-worker when Reagan came on TV. My friend made a statement, that made me step back at the time, but it was not long before I too, began to believe my young friend’s, (age 24), insightful statement,: “You are looking at one of the greatest presidents that has ever lived.”

[@togoni]

Greatest President of 20th century of all nations.

[@MrRetroville]

I love this speech. It's maybe the greatest Conservative speeches of all time. He was special.

[@TexKimball]

The last great American president. A man of great values who stood for freedom. America needs another Reagan. And I'm Canadian....

[@EstariaValens]

+T25S40 You mean that the GOP is so far to the right. They've moved so far right, in fact, that even GOP supporters don't support them anymore. The GOP is going to die because they cannot separate fact from fiction.

[@ajhoskinson]

Stunningly relevant to today. This speech could be given today & if we harkened to it just think of how great our America would be!

[@davidkolodziejczak2071]

Mr. President, can you please come back and live and lead in my generation please? Perhaps the best speech I've ever listened to and I've only just heard this speech!! The world needs more people like you!

[@user-bi4ju6hl2w]

Here I sit, just shy of 52 years later, and think to myself "How is this all relevant, and where are you Reagan when we need you now?" May you and Nancy rest in peace, you were both inspirations, and strong leaders.

[@MrXtraconservative]

It irritates me when liberals blindly claim republicans have moved "so far right" since Reagan. This great historic speech pretty much blows that theory to hell. Meanwhile, their favorite democrat candidate, Sanders, openly declares himself a socialist. And on many issues, Sanders is to the right of Obama. "It's not that liberals are ignorant, it's just they know so much that isn't so." - Ronald Reagan

[@Preston-hz8gf]

+R. Kasich is irrelevant at this point. He cant win...he basically is giving the election to Trump.

[@Preston-hz8gf]

+R. Kasich is irrelevant at this point. He cant win...he basically is giving the election to Trump.

[@dingo207]

We need another Reagan

[@MrRetroville]

This is the greatest political speech of all time. He was the Michael Jordan of American politics in the 20th century. An absolute superstar that wins and wins a lot.

[@rlamb51]

This man could really deliver a speech. Not like the 'voice' we have now.

[@tigerarmyrule]

Magnificent speech based on heartfelt and dignified belief in freedom and responsibility.

[@sewhappy4me]

That speech just blew me away - how prescient he was. If you change only a few things and increase the costs exponentially it mirrors what we have today.

[@M3GreatRiffs]

Sometimes it really does feel like we lost our way

[@dukerwong3900]

Everything President Reagan talked about are based on America's own principles of foundations and constitutions for America's greatness by his patriotism and loyalty towards America such a great country. I understand that why if America lost freedom, prosperity of the Capitalism systems, security and safety, the principles of foundations and constitutions, Americans of all will have no place to escape. God bless America.

[@rebelforlifeify]

Someone should elect this guy president!

[@gus3380]

Michael Reinmund He served 2 terms.

[@lasinthas4152]

Please tell me you are not serious.......

[@rebelforlifeify]

I know he was elected twice. Its just a joke. If I saw this speech in 1964, I would be for Reagan 68!

[@chadd01971]

OMG, I can't believe that Gus and Justin did not get the joke..../facepalm

[@gus3380]

Santiago Matamoros A former Marine Commadant is running in 2016 and his former SMMC is running for VP.

[@vitolongo4511]

Nothing better then having the complexity of affairs broken down. "what difference does it mean to hold a title or deed to your business or property if the government holds the power of life or death to that property?"