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Skybird · 01-17-11, 01:51 PM

I think one should not think there is meaning in two ranks just one number apart. The general tendency is what gives the interesting picture. Most of us probably agree that those five they oiucked at the top, are indeed the top five - the actual sequence in which you sort them, is not so important. Interesting is that for example the Brits share my sentiment that Kennedy is massively overestimated and by far no name amongst the top. Interesting is that GWB is the lowest ranling president since "the scandal-hit Warren Harding (1921-23, 38th). Interesting is that both American and now the British rankings see Lincoln very much at the very top. Interesting is that Carter, often ridiculed by the Americans in this forum, is not seen in the lower end of the list, but safely in the midfield, like Clinton. And so on.

Splitting hairs over whether president A was 12th and president B was 13th, or the other way around, is leading nowhere.

01-17-11, 01:51 PM	#14
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,784 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I think one should not think there is meaning in two ranks just one number apart. The general tendency is what gives the interesting picture. Most of us probably agree that those five they oiucked at the top, are indeed the top five - the actual sequence in which you sort them, is not so important. Interesting is that for example the Brits share my sentiment that Kennedy is massively overestimated and by far no name amongst the top. Interesting is that GWB is the lowest ranling president since "the scandal-hit Warren Harding (1921-23, 38th). Interesting is that both American and now the British rankings see Lincoln very much at the very top. Interesting is that Carter, often ridiculed by the Americans in this forum, is not seen in the lower end of the list, but safely in the midfield, like Clinton. And so on. Splitting hairs over whether president A was 12th and president B was 13th, or the other way around, is leading nowhere. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.