It took political courage to try to address the fiscal budgetary nightmare Saint Ronnie and Voodoo Economics left in their wake.
Poppy was also a seasoned international diplomat, and it took remarkable skill to put together that international coalition to face down Saddam's invasion of Kuwait.
Poppy was also the last Republican president who actually took steps to improve protection of the environment. My recollection is that he signed off on a significant update and strenghthening of the Clean Air Act.
I do not think there is a single teabagger, wingnut, or Trumtard today would have lifted a finger to improve protection of the environment.