Favorite US presidents

Torplexed · 11-22-07, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Winston Caine

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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.

Stealth Hunter · 11-22-07, 06:40 PM

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 · 11-22-07, 06:53 PM

Reagan.

Winston Caine · 11-23-07, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

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Originally Posted by Winston Caine

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Originally Posted by 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.

:rotfl:

Chock · 11-23-07, 12:46 PM

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.

Chock

11-23-07, 04:31 PM

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 · 11-23-07, 10:06 PM

Damn you, Reagan.

Should have stuck to acting...

nikimcbee · 12-01-07, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

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Originally Posted by Winston Caine

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

nikimcbee · 12-01-07, 03:13 AM

Nobody voted for Jefferson Davis?

Torplexed · 12-01-07, 06:21 PM

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Nobody voted for Jefferson Davis?

Jeff Davis? He was voted most likely to secede.

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

*GROAN*

Lord Kelvin · 12-01-07, 06:46 PM

Eisenhower:

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

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Chock Sea Lord Join Date: May 2005 Location: Under a thermal layer in chilly Olde England Posts: 1,842 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. Chock __________________

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Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	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. ======================================= 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. ======================================= 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.

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The WosMan Watch Officer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: OH Posts: 332 Downloads: 88 Uploads: 0	Reagan.

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waste gate Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	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.

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Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Damn you, Reagan. Should have stuck to acting...

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Lord Kelvin Loader Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 88 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	Eisenhower: A man who doesn't let the Presidency get in the way of grilling steaks is a true man.