Emendator
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Thu Jun-01-06 11:38 PM
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They're all mixed bags. But overall, Reagan and Clinton would have to be considered the best. I don't believe in a ranking, as it is impossible to compare circumstances and determine what someone would have done in another person's situation. But I disagree with your assessment. My opinion:
Truman - bad - atomic bombings, Korean war, Stalin ate him for lunch, first leader to recognize Israel - did nothing for Palestinians.
Eisenhower - OK - managed things OK, big mistake was in overthrowing Mossadegh in Iran
Kennedy - Medium - good economics, Bay of Pigs was bad, got us in Vietnam
LBJ - bad - anyone would have done Civil Rights Act, Vietnam
Nixon - bad - Vietnam, bad economic policies, Watergate, good on China
Ford - irrelevant
Carter - medium - most wasn't his fault, bad economics, good on Israel-Egypt
Reagan - good - good economics, ended Cold war
G Bush - bad - Iraq war
Clinton - good economics, good foreign policy, but bad on Serbian war
GW Bush - terrible all around
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| -Bush Tops List As U.S. Voters Name Worst President (Reagan, Clinton Best) |
sabra |
Jun-01-06 08:32 AM |
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I will never understand the Love fest with Reagan |
William769 |
Jun-01-06 08:34 AM |
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It's the Zaphod Beeblebrox effect |
zbdent |
Jun-01-06 08:46 AM |
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I presume Cheney is the leader of the Vogons |
IndianaGreen |
Jun-01-06 10:10 AM |
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me |
zbdent |
Jun-01-06 10:25 AM |
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It is torturous to hear him speak so that makes sense. |
progressoid |
Jun-01-06 10:35 AM |
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Cheney is not as bad as Mary Cheney's poetry |
IndianaGreen |
Jun-01-06 11:00 AM |
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Sappho she ain't nt |
mycritters2 |
Jun-01-06 06:04 PM |
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Mary Cheney |
smtpgirl |
Jun-01-06 09:22 PM |
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People remember him as a great speaker |
MemphisTiger |
Jun-01-06 09:24 AM |
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I heard many people talk about his charisma and sincerity. I |
Arkansas Granny |
Jun-01-06 09:38 AM |
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I do not understand it either. |
rodeodance |
Jun-01-06 09:28 AM |
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It's homo-erotic |
RobertSeattle |
Jun-01-06 09:40 AM |
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He understood America, so did Clinton |
Emendator |
Jun-01-06 11:16 PM |
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You mean he was able to fool the American people |
William769 |
Jun-01-06 11:56 PM |
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No |
Emendator |
Jun-02-06 12:11 AM |
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Oy vey! |
William769 |
Jun-02-06 12:23 AM |
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Name removed |
Jun-02-06 01:46 AM |
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Me neither but I would take Ronnie Raygun (if he was alive) over |
genieroze |
Jun-02-06 12:17 AM |
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Yeah. Reagan looks relatively benign... |
Orsino |
Jun-02-06 07:17 AM |
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There are reasons - both of which are bad ones of course |
mvd |
Jun-02-06 06:15 PM |
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Well, a lot people bought the Reagan myth. That will never change. n/t |
cantstandbush |
Jun-01-06 08:35 AM |
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Yeah, see post #41 above, |
Zhade |
Jun-02-06 12:11 AM |
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Ronald Reagan Best At What? |
Demeter |
Jun-01-06 08:35 AM |
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Don't forget union busting |
SheWhoMustBeObeyed |
Jun-01-06 08:53 AM |
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You forgot tripling the deficit. n/t |
FSogol |
Jun-01-06 09:26 AM |
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These are the same clowns who were ready, willing, and |
acmavm |
Jun-01-06 09:50 AM |
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Financing the massacre of peasants and nuns in Central America |
Julius Civitatus |
Jun-01-06 11:11 AM |
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History will not be kind to Reagan |
depakid |
Jun-02-06 12:21 AM |
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All Republicans pick Reagan... |
Blasphemer |
Jun-02-06 01:53 AM |
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Worst President? article in Rolling Stone May edition. |
Truthy Nessy |
Jun-01-06 08:38 AM |
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Thanks for the Rolling Stone link... |
Avalon Sparks |
Jun-02-06 04:00 PM |
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Why "in the last 61 years"? What if I think Van Buren was the worst? |
GodlessBiker |
Jun-01-06 09:07 AM |
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I don't believe Van Buren's presidential failures would've had an |
President Kerry |
Jun-01-06 09:16 AM |
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Really? Have Washington's successes had an effect on my life? |
GodlessBiker |
Jun-01-06 10:22 AM |
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It goes back to WWII which was a defining moment |
MemphisTiger |
Jun-01-06 09:25 AM |
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61 years neatly cuts out FDR, FWIW. |
Thor_MN |
Jun-02-06 06:24 PM |
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Oh, they're probably thinking of the end of the Soviet Union, and that |
Peace Patriot |
Jun-01-06 09:24 AM |
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updated, thanks for the suggestion... |
sabra |
Jun-01-06 09:31 AM |
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The Pope deserves more credit on ending the Soviet Union than |
Julius Civitatus |
Jun-01-06 11:13 AM |
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Very nice analysis |
prolesunited |
Jun-01-06 11:23 PM |
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My opinion of Bill Clinton's performance as president has decreased |
brentspeak |
Jun-01-06 09:36 AM |
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You are aware that Bush41 started NAFTA right? |
MemphisTiger |
Jun-01-06 10:00 AM |
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I would disagree with Truman |
MemphisTiger |
Jun-01-06 10:01 AM |
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I'm with you on that. |
redqueen |
Jun-01-06 10:02 AM |
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I Agree That Clinton's Failings (and I Don't Mean Marital) Are Coming |
Demeter |
Jun-01-06 08:05 PM |
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Agree with poll |
Emendator |
Jun-01-06 11:38 PM |
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I've become disenchanted with Clinton |
Raine |
Jun-02-06 03:14 AM |
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When I ask people why they think Reagan was a great Prez, |
Zorra |
Jun-01-06 10:03 AM |
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"...Oh, yeah, he brought down the Soviet Union." |
KansDem |
Jun-01-06 10:26 AM |
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But he did bring down the USSR |
Emendator |
Jun-01-06 11:47 PM |
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The USSR Was Not Viable Before Reagan |
Demeter |
Jun-02-06 01:28 PM |
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Yes, it was his act |
RaRa |
Jun-01-06 11:09 AM |
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Martin Sheen for President |
genieroze |
Jun-02-06 12:20 AM |
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W's Place in History |
speedingbullet |
Jun-01-06 10:45 AM |
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They still hate the Clenis? |
sakabatou |
Jun-01-06 01:55 PM |
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Is that since 1945 A.D.? Or B.C.? |
KamaAina |
Jun-01-06 05:56 PM |
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Reagan ties with Bush as the BEST at bankrupting America... |
AX10 |
Jun-01-06 07:30 PM |
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Betcha If Iran/Contra Were Finally Thoroughly Investigated, Reagan's |
Demeter |
Jun-01-06 08:01 PM |
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I'm certain his reputation will fall, once balance has been restored n/t |
Oak2004 |
Jun-01-06 10:18 PM |
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Reagan??? |
Raine |
Jun-02-06 03:10 AM |
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I Guess It Depends What Your Meaning of "Best" Is....n/t |
Demeter |
Jun-02-06 06:39 AM |
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Once again |
HannibalBarca |
Jun-02-06 08:07 AM |
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Ray Gun |
classysassy |
Jun-02-06 11:20 AM |
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Reagen was an asswipe, |
agincourt |
Jun-02-06 01:32 PM |
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More bad news for Bush |
mvd |
Jun-02-06 06:12 PM |
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