>He lied? Surprise! They all do.

But generally not under oath.

> Reagan did more for the domestic economy that anyone since Roosevelt.

You're unfamilar with the US debt. Look at this graph, it just skyrocketed after Reagan took office.
http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/inflation.gif

> He at least - like the current president - believed in what he was trying to do

Are you sure that's a good trait?