Quote by Peggy Noonan

The battle for the mind of Ronald Reagan was like the trench warfare of World War I: never have so many fought so hard for such barren terrain.

The battle for the mind of Ronald Reagan was like the trench

Summary

This quote is a metaphorical comparison of the battle for the ideological influence over Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, to the trench warfare in World War I. It suggests that numerous individuals or groups intensely engaged in a struggle, similar to the soldiers in World War I, but despite the significant efforts, the outcome was ultimately unfruitful or inconsequential. In other words, it portrays the high level of resistance faced by those trying to shape Reagan's thinking and implies that their efforts did not result in significant changes or progress.

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By Peggy Noonan

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