August 11, 1984. Ronald Reagan jokes about bombing Russia. AUDIO

[North Pole Resident]

This joke of american president explains the whole attitude towards Russia in American society and a mentality of American people.

FROM PBS:

During a check prior to a radio broadcast, Reagan jokes into mike that he’s ordered U.S.S.R. bombed.

"My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you today that I’ve signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."

The gaff cut into Reagan's margin over Mondale by 7 points, signaling that Americans are still uncomfortable with Ronald Reagan’s Soviet hardline.

Source - The American Experience | Reagan | Timeline (1983 - 1985)



"My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."

Ronald Reagan, Said during a radio microphone test, 1984
40th president of US (1911 - 2004)
Quote Details: Ronald Reagan: My fellow Americans, I... - The Quotations Page


From Youtube -

YouTube - Bombing Russia Joke

[saltwn]

No. People like yourself give Americans a taste of private Russian society. We don't believe all the rhetoric that comes out of Washington. And I assume you are smart enough to take your leaders' statements with a grain of salt.

From your very own thread:

The gaff cut into Reagan's margin over Mondale by 7 points, signaling that Americans are still uncomfortable with Ronald Reagan’s Soviet hardline.

BTW, we loved Gorbachev.

[cnredd]

Originally Posted by saltwn

BTW, we loved Gorbachev.

The last real leader Russia had...

[Michael1]

I absolutely loved that 'gaffe'.

... and in many ways, Reagan was the last real leader the US had ...