Ronald Reagan was a genius.
That a B actor could become the leader of a vast conservative revolution is all the more remarkable now that CBS has reminded us just how untutored Hollywood people can be when they dabble in politics. If nothing else, that is one conclusion to draw from the scotched CBS biographical mini-series "The Reagans," which — sight unseen — incited conservatives to paint their faces "Braveheart" blue and organize a network boycott.
This is from -- of all places -- the New York Times and it's well worth reading. (Registration might be necessary, but it's quick and easy. Maybe some other day I'll discuss the ridiculous 300 page questionnaire the L.A. Times forces you to answer.)