who were the first 4 presidents?
- Thread starter David Halblom
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Bill Wynne
Active member
On a list of very good Presidents I would place Eisenhower. He could get things done.
Another President who was fairly good who will not be found on a list of great Presidents was Nixon.
Now what do you think?
Another President who was fairly good who will not be found on a list of great Presidents was Nixon.
Now what do you think?
David Halblom
Flying Fish Fundamentals
I would concur
With Eisenhower. but "tricky Dick" was the worst President ever. Even Obama cannot bring the shame on the office that the "paranoid crook" from California brought. Nixon was the plain and simple worst ever.
With Eisenhower. but "tricky Dick" was the worst President ever. Even Obama cannot bring the shame on the office that the "paranoid crook" from California brought. Nixon was the plain and simple worst ever.
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canuck
Guest
Nixon actually was one of your best Presidents in my opinion( excluding that little scandal).
Eddie Harren
Member
Disagree
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=LemllfcAY8A&sns=em
As usual, I'm in complete disagreement with Halblom, on the Nixon issue. He brought me, and many others, home from the Kennedy-Johnson fiasco in S.E. Asia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=LemllfcAY8A&sns=em
As usual, I'm in complete disagreement with Halblom, on the Nixon issue. He brought me, and many others, home from the Kennedy-Johnson fiasco in S.E. Asia.
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abintx
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I neither cared for, nor voted for Richard Nixon, and he was very paranoid about many things. However, the man was extremely smart. Read his book: No More Vietnams : http://www.amazon.com/No-More-Vietnams-Richard-Nixon/dp/0380701197
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abintx
Guest
That's easy ... the ones who weren't elected! Whether we agree with them or not, the majority of the American people get it right.
Bill Wynne
Active member
Richard Nixon was a good man with flaws like everyone else.
Richard Nixon got a good many positive things done. He ended the war in Vietnam. He got relations going with China. He enacted the 55 MPH speed limit when we had a gasoline shortage (questionable).
Much can be said about President Nixon but he worked very hard for the American People. That he participated in the coverup of the campaign break in of the Democratic campaign office at the Watergate cannot be denied. He did have flaws. LBJ had some flaws as did JFK and even FDR but the press did not expose these Presidents because of their flaws. With Nixon the press found they had the power take down an American President. He was paranoid with good reason.
Richard Nixon biggest flaw was his pride.
Richard Nixon got a good many positive things done. He ended the war in Vietnam. He got relations going with China. He enacted the 55 MPH speed limit when we had a gasoline shortage (questionable).
Much can be said about President Nixon but he worked very hard for the American People. That he participated in the coverup of the campaign break in of the Democratic campaign office at the Watergate cannot be denied. He did have flaws. LBJ had some flaws as did JFK and even FDR but the press did not expose these Presidents because of their flaws. With Nixon the press found they had the power take down an American President. He was paranoid with good reason.
Richard Nixon biggest flaw was his pride.
Bill Wynne
Active member
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abintx
Guest
Francis, From the day we are born we are subjected to laws. Be they local, city, county, state, or federal. We don't have a choice. One could say that every state that renders the privilege of driving and requires the driver to have a driver's license, registration, a license plate, and insurance, in order to drive, has collectively shoved those requirements down our throats too. And that's just one example.
In general, legislation regulates the way people live and also improves their lives. I'm sure you felt that way about fire safety laws. I bet individuals that you dealt with, those who flaunted fire laws, felt those laws were being shoved down their throats too. What was your answer when they asked "why must I follow fire safety laws?" I'd be surprised if it wasn't along the lines of "it's for everyone's good."
AMMASHOOTA
Gary Gruber
Can anyone name all 57 states?
Bill Wynne
Active member
I am sorry, I can't help you. I wish I could but I voted for the other guy.
AMMASHOOTA
Gary Gruber
Maybe you can help me out and just name the last 7. I was born when there were 48. I do remember Alaska and Hawaii becoming states but I guess I was busy or out of town for the other 7.
Eddie Harren
Member
Roosevelt
He must have been referring to Theodore Roosevelt.
He must have been referring to Theodore Roosevelt.
Bill Wynne
Active member
You got me stumped. There only six Mexican states along the border with the United States so those are not them.
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Wildcatter
Guest
Next question
What was the last World War the US was involved in that didn't advance the Communist cause??
What was the last World War the US was involved in that didn't advance the Communist cause??
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canuck
Guest
It's the people who vote in the President. The U.S as a whole has decided on her direction by the leaders they vote in to represent them and it is clear what direction the people have chosen.If they continue to chose that direction I believe the days of the U.S as a great nation are numbered.Your enemies smell blood and are anticipating the fall of your great nation.Your enemies want you to continue on the path you have chosen. What will it take for the people to chose the right way?The U.S was once a righteous Nation but it can hardly be considered as such now.The U.S sends out pornography to all the Nations of the world,every sort of vile behaviour imaginable.They celebrate wickedness and persecute righteousness. As just one small example just look at the difference in public attitude towards abortion. Those who oppose abortion are vilified.The U.S has forsaken their great heritage and for what? There were glimpses of the U.S turning around following 911 but that lasted for about 3 weeks and people again turned to their old ways and even more so. Positive change starts with individuals choosing to do the right thing, making the right choices( often politically incorrect),sometimes tough choices .In the end it will benefit you,your children,grandchildren and NATION. However, no one wants to rock the boat and they compromise a little more and a little more.They concede a little here, a little there.When you look back you are far far from where you started. Now your NATION is only a shadow of her former glory.
The U.S is not alone in this.All the Nations of the world are guilty but there was never a Nation blessed like the U.S.
The U.S was a great Nation when she stood firm on the principles of her forefathers but those principles are almost like a distant memory now.
Obviously I am not a U.S citizen but it is my hope and prayer the U.S turns around and chooses to return to the principles that made her such a great nation. Those principles will bring her back into blessing and she can be greater than ever before.
The U.S is not alone in this.All the Nations of the world are guilty but there was never a Nation blessed like the U.S.
The U.S was a great Nation when she stood firm on the principles of her forefathers but those principles are almost like a distant memory now.
Obviously I am not a U.S citizen but it is my hope and prayer the U.S turns around and chooses to return to the principles that made her such a great nation. Those principles will bring her back into blessing and she can be greater than ever before.
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Wildcatter
Guest
None that I can remember either.
At the beginning of the big one WW I there were no Communist countries. From 1914 to 1924 15% of the world population came under Communists evil oppression.
The next big one WW II, who won? From 1940 to 1950, during that short 10 year period 43% of the world population and 50% of the land mass came under this most evil movement.
Funny how when we grew up and listened to Pathe News at the movies, no TV yet, and read the Grit and the Washington Post and UPS and AP news feeds we were to believe that the US actually won.
Go figger.....
AMMASHOOTA
Gary Gruber
Islam has 57 states.