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Originally Posted by Repugnant Abomination
True, but misleading. Reagan increased taxes - the country's GDP just grew that much more. He also compromised with the loyal opposition. If he were around today he wouldn't meet the GOP's "purity" ideology.
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You do have to consider that the GOP today is in the role of opposition party (for now), which moves the goalposts a decent amount in terms of your point.