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23. It's kinda sad that Hoover became President
Fri Sep 15, 2023, 11:07 AM
Sep 2023

He's probably the greatest humanitarian the United States has ever produced, but he's only remembered as a lousy Chief Executive.

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That is a really good jab, though I wonder if younger generations will understand it bucolic_frolic Sep 2023 #1
Just say, 'Google it, ya little twerp!' EYESORE 9001 Sep 2023 #5
I wonder about that, too. But if they ask anyone or wnylib Sep 2023 #6
Younger generations probably wouldn't vote for him anyway BWdem4life Sep 2023 #8
And by "him" you mean Trump bucolic_frolic Sep 2023 #10
Yes of course. nt BWdem4life Sep 2023 #11
But I had the same feeling before his first election. Aussie105 Sep 2023 #63
IIRC, * has 50% of every age demographic of white voter. maxsolomon Sep 2023 #33
"Younger generations" Act_of_Reparation Sep 2023 #9
Damn. Harker Sep 2023 #47
I object to getting lumped in with boomers, plimsoll Sep 2023 #60
There is not a single Democratic white "boomer" who lives nearby. jaxexpat Sep 2023 #65
He does explain it in setting up the "joke" n/t BaronChocula Sep 2023 #31
Maybe people will think it's Hoover vacuums because he sucks IronLionZion Sep 2023 #37
A minor aside; A HERETIC I AM Sep 2023 #45
At least you have modesty RussBLib Sep 2023 #50
I'm wonderful in that way! A HERETIC I AM Sep 2023 #54
A self-deprecating sense of humor is, in an of itself, a redeeming quality! nt Shermann Sep 2023 #55
Awwww.... A HERETIC I AM Sep 2023 #59
Better question lillypaddle Sep 2023 #39
Oh musclecar6 Sep 2023 #42
Oh musclecar6 Sep 2023 #43
They won't. I didn't either but now I know. nt ecstatic Sep 2023 #52
I cannot effing stand how dump cilla4progress Sep 2023 #2
It's time to boycott the MSM. FalloutShelter Sep 2023 #3
I've been doing it for 12 years now. I've found news sources I trust. Magoo48 Sep 2023 #12
Yep... It's the right thing to do. FalloutShelter Sep 2023 #21
Do share? cilla4progress Sep 2023 #35
Democracy Now, This forum here, KPFK radio and online, other listener supported radio and TV. Magoo48 Sep 2023 #46
Meidas cilla4progress Sep 2023 #53
in what forum is * going to be confronted over that claim? maxsolomon Sep 2023 #34
Unless you know history, it's a futile effort. no_hypocrisy Sep 2023 #4
Inexcusable in a teacher. wnylib Sep 2023 #14
many people are well aware of Hoover and Great Depression Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #17
Many people say the Hoover Dam is a beautiful wonder of the world dalton99a Sep 2023 #7
Yes and real people prefer the term "that damn Hoover" bucolic_frolic Sep 2023 #13
Much more attractive than his other creation, the Hoovervilles. wnylib Sep 2023 #16
Donald Fuckface Trump works better for me. nevergiveup Sep 2023 #15
Agree, but in the context where he used it, speaking to wnylib Sep 2023 #19
Always hoovering those bribes peppertree Sep 2023 #18
Maybe leave agent orange out of it. Magoo48 Sep 2023 #20
The Truth Will Set You Free czarjak Sep 2023 #22
It's kinda sad that Hoover became President ITAL Sep 2023 #23
He was an excellent engineer and facilitator of humanitarian efforts following WW1. LastDemocratInSC Sep 2023 #44
During AND after ITAL Sep 2023 #49
2 Million Jobs Plus..... Sane1 Sep 2023 #24
Some other terms that he might use wnylib Sep 2023 #25
I'm not sure this is 100% true soldierant Sep 2023 #41
saw that yesterday , but still love it. somone on here callse djt dumpster fire AllaN01Bear Sep 2023 #26
And that's a very nice way of saying Donald sucks. He sucks like a vaccuum japple Sep 2023 #27
Make it three. You can add G.W. Bush. Grins Sep 2023 #28
Cuts like knife. Nt BootinUp Sep 2023 #29
I prefer Big Loser. Sneederbunk Sep 2023 #30
And why not? Because donald sucks! calimary Sep 2023 #32
Hoobert Heever? :D Deep State Witch Sep 2023 #36
I have several nicknames for trump. Most involve the word "shithead". Ray Bruns Sep 2023 #38
I think I've settled on "P1135809". Or "P" for short. nt Buns_of_Fire Sep 2023 #40
Shades of Ann Richards at the 1996 Democratic convention. GoCubsGo Sep 2023 #48
"Stick a fork in him, he's done" & "Poor George, he can't help yellowdogintexas Sep 2023 #61
"Traitor Trump" would be my suggestion. Kid Berwyn Sep 2023 #51
Have GOP controlled state & local legislative bodies, school boards banned all history classes yet? Attilatheblond Sep 2023 #56
In 1992, we were calling Poppy Wednesdays Sep 2023 #57
I love it and fuckhead Hoovertrump can Cha Sep 2023 #58
The Former Guy is better JI7 Sep 2023 #62
Perfect...a perfect call! Bluethroughu Sep 2023 #64
I love my President! dmr Sep 2023 #66
That's great except most people don't know one president from the other from back then. NH Ethylene Sep 2023 #67
How about a Star Wars Reference bmichaelh Sep 2023 #68
Sadly, the vast majority of Americans won't understand the reference. SunSeeker Sep 2023 #69
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