We're going to jump in the wayback machine to 1975, for this fantastic Johnny Carson interview of Ronald Reagan, before the latter was elected President.

Watch what the Gipper had to say about taxes and government:

It really is. Thank goodness technology brought it to us.

Yes. And this writer can probably surmise Carson's political leanings, but you'd never know it from this clip.

(Dick Cavett's show was also good for this sort of discourse).

 {ai:summary}<p>A 1975 interview featuring Ronald Reagan on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson highlights Reagan's views on government, taxes, and inflation. He emphasizes the importance of a balanced budget, likening it to maintaining virtue by learning to say no.</p><p>Many viewers reflect on the relevance of Reagan's insights today, suggesting that the political discourse of the past was more substantive than current discussions. Some express nostalgia for Reagan's articulate approach compared to contemporary political figures. #politics</p>

REWIND: FIFTY Years Ago, Ronald Reagan Chatted With Johnny Carson About Taxes, Government (He Was Right!)

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