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It might be easier and quicker to digest in podcast form from people who did the research: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-behind-the-bastards-29236323/episode/part-one-ronald-and-nancy-reagan-29967299/
In short: deregulation, wealth transfer to the rich, harming rights of labor, and genocide.
This policy is exactly the same policy being implemented today. What are the odds of that? Examples; Deregulation: railroad crash toxic chemical huge spill, wealth transfer to the rich: patriot act and covid economic response, harming rights of labor: making railroard strike illegal, genocide: supporting israel with money and weapons...
Yes, these things are all happening because Reagan paved the way for it.
War on drugs, aids epidemics badly managed because it mostly affected "sinners".
Bonus question: Do you know who was in charge during mishandling of aids epidemic? Hint: There is a whole movie about it
Of the presidency... Reagan.
Or are you talking about the doctor at the head of the commission?