Favorite US presidents

[Seth8530]

This is just a thread about everyones favorite U.S presidents. My favorite two are Lincoln and Regan.

Lincoln held the union together and kept america intact.

Regan is just awesumn, his name say it all.

[stabiz]

Its Reagan.

[JSLTIGER]

Its Reagan.

I wouldn't worry about that too much. His location is spelled incorrectly as well. It's not Tennesse, it's Tennessee.

[Tchocky]

Certainly Clinton for his administrations work on Northern Ireland, Nixon & Kennedy because they are both fascinating characters.

[STEED]

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[DeepIron]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry Truman

FDR created the New Deal during the Depression and lead the US through most of the Second World War. Roosevelt did so many positive things for the US, it would be hard to list them in one post. Here's a Wikipedia citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_D._Roosevelt

Harry Truman had to make a very difficult decision in using The Bomb on Japan and I think that took a lot of guts. Truman had to overcome political critics who were looking for him to "fill Roosevelts shoes". President Truman also had to work through the economic aftermath of the War, both in domestic and foreign affairs.

[Skybird]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry Truman

Same here. Of Franklin "Sly Fox" Roosevelt I am certain, my knowledge on Truman is much smaller, though. Eisenhower also gave the the impression to be a very responsible-feeling person.

There may be other impressive ones like Lincoln, Washington, and most: Thomas "The Quote" Jefferson - but they are too far away in history for me as if they could link to me in any living way. But time and again I stumble over something written by Jefferson (or references to him) which is worthy reading.

The most entertaining: Reagun, Clinton.

The most overestimated: Kennedy.

The worst: hehe, guess who is it!

[Torplexed]

The most overestimated: Kennedy.

Yeah. With the passage of time Kennedy is more and more finding himself in the 'overrated' catagory of US presidents. Woodrow Wilson as well.

So far each century since the nation's founding has had one president considered 'great'.

18th Century George Washington

19th Century Abraham Lincoln

20th Century Franklin Roosevelt

21st Century will I live to see it?...:hmm:

[Winston Caine]

21st Century will I live to see it?...:hmm:

Maybe Hillary jumps in on that place? :hmm:

[Officerpuppy]

21st Century will I live to see it?...:hmm:

Maybe Hillary jumps in on that place? :hmm:
:damn:

[Torplexed]

21st Century will I live to see it?...:hmm:
Maybe Hillary jumps in on that place? :hmm:
The mental image of Hillary jumping anything is terrifying. :eek:

[Stealth Hunter]

Why the Hell does everyone like Reagan?!

He never did anything that was of major impact to the world. And the Berlin Wall, well, he was just all talk on that. He never tore it down and he had nothing to do with taking it down. The people of Berlin are the ones who settled out the matter with their bare hands and tools.

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My favorites go to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, and Bill Clinton.

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Washington was an honest man who wasn't looking for power. Hell, he turned down his offer to be crowned king.

Jefferson is the one who made us what we are today. The Louisiana Purchase and the expeditions into the West.

Lincoln ended slavery and changed social idealisms and values.

Theodore made us into a modern Imperialistic nation that had a strong navy, trade connections, and modern military. He also ended the control that the tycoons of his age had over politics in the past.

Wilson managed the country in a time of growing and terrible war in Europe. He kept us together and made sure our financial status remained in our favor.

Franklin got us through the Depression, brought us the "New Deal", and led us through most of World War II (until his untimely death of a hemorrhage). He also gave countries such as Britain and Russia supplies they needed (including aircraft parts, oil, and steel).

Truman was an honest man, though not the greatest speaker, who understood the common man better than anyone else in the past century. He moved us forward and out of the Pacific in World War II, and he opened up the nuclear age (for better or worse).

Kennedy was an intelligent person who wanted to further the progress of the US through financial and social advances. He stood for American values and rights.

Carter, well... Jimmy is perhaps the most honest president we've ever had, despite some of his shortcomings. (Fun Fact: He can read at over a THOUSAND words per MINUTE!!!)

Clinton pretty much defined how we'd be in the new century. Plus, he was smart in his negotiations with other countries.

[The WosMan]

Reagan.

[Winston Caine]

21st Century will I live to see it?...:hmm:
Maybe Hillary jumps in on that place? :hmm:
The mental image of Hillary jumping anything is terrifying. :eek:

:rotfl:

[Chock]

Lincoln for the anti-slavery efforts, FDR for the domestic post-depresson policies and WW2 handling, Nixon (yes, really) for more intelligent handling of the Cold War than most other modern presidents. Clinton for better international relations than most other modern presidents.

Despite what most 'baby boomer' Americans probably think, I reckon Kennedy was one of the worst.

:D Chock

[waste gate]

Thomas Jefferson: When President John F. Kennedy welcomed forty-nine Nobel Prize winners to the White House in 1962 he said, "I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent and of human knowledge that has ever been gathered together at the White House—with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.

John Adams: Jefferson called him the "Colossus of Independence".

Both died on July 4, 1826.


Andrew Johnson: For bringing the country back from the strife of civil war.

Theodore Roosevelt: For his indomitable spirit for what the US could be.

Ronald Reagan: For his indomitable spirit for what the US could be.

[Stealth Hunter]

Damn you, Reagan.

Should have stuck to acting...

[TteFAboB]

Reagan.

[U49]

F.D. Roosevelt


-> see post #6 for more

[The WosMan]

Sorry, the new deal did nothing but lengthen the depression and make it worse that what it was. Only WW2 pulled this nation out of it.

[Stealth Hunter]

Sorry, but F. D. R. pulled our asses of the Great Depression and kept the country from diving. The New Deal also did a lot for us politically and economically.

[Radtgaeb]

Sorry, but F. D. R. pulled our asses of the Great Depression and kept the country from diving. The New Deal also did a lot for us politically and economically.
Oh, yes. And let's not forget the power that is Social Security that has done wonders for our economy. God bless welfare and social security, yeah? This is coming from a guy who said that Carter was a great president. I don't mean any of this offensively, really. I'm just trying to place my two cents into the tray.

I'm just kinda upset that my generation (I'm 17) will never EVER see any of the money we put in to feed the baby boomers (yes, those of us that work pay taxes too...they usually diminish half of my paycheck...). I guarentee it. I just pray to God that we get a president next that will actually REFORM social security when they say they want to reform social security.

And welfare? Well....don't get me started on welfare. I work at Wal-Mart (haha heehee, point at the freak!), I see enough of welfare abuse. People coming in and buying Doritos and HoHo's instead of bread, eggs, milk, and meat for their children. Most of these people that come in and use welfare are monsterously obese, usually bigger than anyone in my family, and we are above the welfare mark. Most people I see with food stamp cards usually make sure they have a pack of Marlboros in their pocket/purse and have the latest cell phone. On top of that, they're rude! I have to walk around my counter and unload their cart for them, then after I'm done bagging, go and load up their cart for them (which they should do, because we have those carousel things at the end of the line), and I don't get so much of a thank you or you too when I tell them to have a wonderful night.

Now, I understand that people need help that are in need. But there is a fine line between freeloading and poverty, and the whole blunder began with FDR.

And regarding Clinton. He did do a decent job (and no, I'm not going into the Monical Lewenski thing. I feel that what a man does in his personal life shouldn't stain his view in a political sense) except for NAFTA. I don't know how it is where you are from, but I come from a town that was built on GM. We had 25 plants in our town alone, sir. They've all packed up and moved out since they can get cheap jobs with free shipping in Mexico. My small central Indiana home that used to be a bustling factory town is a deserted, desolate, liqour/tobacco store filled ghost town. I know that Unions played a huge part in it...but most of it was NAFTA.

SO!

1. Washington
2. Lincoln
3. Teddy Roosevelt

[Takeda Shingen]

The Old Age Pension Act of 1935 was not intended to become the massive program you see today. Furthermore, there have been numerous presidents and congresses, both left and right-leaning, since that time that have had copious opportunities to restructure the program. Still, it remains the same as immigration reform: A great and looming problem that no elected offical, Republican or Democrat, wants to touch.

In short, you cannot, as was done above, hold one president responsible for fifty years of failed government by an entire political system. To be responsible, you must fairly distribute the blame among Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon, Ford, Johnson, Carter, St. Ronald Reagan, and every other president and member of congress since 1935.

[Skybird]

St. Ronald Reagan
:lol:

[The WosMan]

Call the pope, let's get it done. Canonize Reagan. (What was he anyways? I know he was Irish but not a catholic). While we're at it I think we should have him put on the $20 and get rid of that Indian killer Andrew Jackson.

[Radtgaeb]

The Old Age Pension Act of 1935 was not intended to become the massive program you see today. Furthermore, there have been numerous presidents and congresses, both left and right-leaning, since that time that have had copious opportunities to restructure the program. Still, it remains the same as immigration reform: A great and looming problem that no elected offical, Republican or Democrat, wants to touch.

In short, you cannot, as was done above, hold one president responsible for fifty years of failed government by an entire political system. To be responsible, you must fairly distribute the blame among Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon, Ford, Johnson, Carter, St. Ronald Reagan, and every other president and member of congress since 1935.

....yeah, I could get in on that....:hmm:

[Heibges]

George Washington

In the words of George III, in regards to him turning down the chance to be king, "well that would make him the greatest man to have ever lived".

[Sea Demon]

Call the pope, let's get it done. Canonize Reagan. (What was he anyways? I know he was Irish but not a catholic). While we're at it I think we should have him put on the $20 and get rid of that Indian killer Andrew Jackson.

Yeah, Andy Jackson was a racist. :lol:

[NEON DEON]

George Washington

In the words of George III, in regards to him turning down the chance to be king, "well that would make him the greatest man to have ever lived".

Amen!:yep:

[Stealth Hunter]

The Old Age Pension Act of 1935 was not intended to become the massive program you see today. Furthermore, there have been numerous presidents and congresses, both left and right-leaning, since that time that have had copious opportunities to restructure the program. Still, it remains the same as immigration reform: A great and looming problem that no elected offical, Republican or Democrat, wants to touch.

In short, you cannot, as was done above, hold one president responsible for fifty years of failed government by an entire political system. To be responsible, you must fairly distribute the blame among Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon, Ford, Johnson, Carter, St. Ronald Reagan, and every other president and member of congress since 1935.


For once, I agree with you.:o

[nikimcbee]

21st Century will I live to see it?...:hmm:
Maybe Hillary jumps in on that place? :hmm:
The mental image of Hillary jumping anything is terrifying. :eek:

I'm kinda hoping she jumps the shark by Nov 08.:up:

[nikimcbee]

Nobody voted for Jefferson Davis?;)

[Torplexed]

Nobody voted for Jefferson Davis?;)
Jeff Davis? He was voted most likely to secede. ;)

Don't worry.....I'll do it for you.

*GROAN*:dead:

[Lord Kelvin]

Eisenhower:

http://www.whitehousemuseum.org/floor3/sun-room-promenade-ike.jpg

A man who doesn't let the Presidency get in the way of grilling steaks is a true man.