This thread has provided great theater. Truly fun read. But I think we should look at some facts.
Reagan was by no measure a fiscal conservative or a small government president. Hell, My taxes are still paying off the avalanche of debt he created. Reagan was directly responsible for the S&L scandal by "fixing" the Tax code. Reagan was responsible for empowering our enemies by allowing the negotiation with Iran's kidnappers.
Furthermore, No president has direct control over the economy, otherwise it would be Communism. The president should only count jobs that were created in the public sector.