It may be unseemingly to mention this so close to the funeral but in reality we're all doing it anyway!

Differences:
1) Reagan = the great communicator. Bush = not.
2) Reagan = got hit with Iran/Contra. Bush = nothing.
That's all I can think of.

Similarities:
1) Economic policy, including tax cuts and deficit spending.
2) Military policy: increased defense spending, look for new tech. and tactics.
3) Foreign policy: Tough, no BS attitude towards enemies. Both called dangerous cowboys internationally. Both built behind-the-scenes and open coalitions of staunch supporters worldwide. Both ignored world opinion when neccessary.
4) Both will say "Good" and "Evil", and apply them to specifics.
5) Both acknowledged God.
6) Both delegate a lot.
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It's a shame IMO that GWB doesn't do a better job on perceptions, in this country (and many others) perception IS the reality to most voters.

Any adds?

Pete