Was Ronald Reagan a Great President?

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

And here I thought you would bring up something like renewed American pride or the end of the Cold War.

The latter I think he accomplished almost singlehandedly as a leader ... of course economic pressures were crucial.

[Rico]

The worst president in history is going to be the one we elect this year, regardless of who wins the election.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

I think part of W's problem is what made Reagan great he could inspire through a speech. W can't. But worst Prez for last century FDR.

Really? That's the first time I've ever heard anyone disparage FDR.

I would probably give the "worst" trophy to Carter.

His policies were horrible.

I actually met him and got to speak with him for a bit.

He's a jerk.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

I think part of W's problem is what made Reagan great he could inspire through a speech. W can't. But worst Prez for last century FDR.

Don't think you can say FDR is the worst ... of course he helped create a welfare state ... but the mere fact that he was elected 4 times is evidence that there's more to FDR than just leftist leanings.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Really? That's the first time I've ever heard anyone disparage FDR.

I would probably give the "worst" trophy to Carter.

His policies were horrible.

I actually met him and got to speak with him for a bit.

He's a jerk.

Herbert Hoover ... was a clown.

Speaking of the last century.

[Baron1710]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Really? That's the first time I've ever heard anyone disparage FDR.

I would probably give the "worst" trophy to Carter.

His policies were horrible.

I actually met him and got to speak with him for a bit.

He's a jerk.

Seriously? You never heard anyone talk about the socialist that occupied the White House?

Anyway gotta run Cody and I have an event to attend with justice Scalia.

Later.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

Seriously? You never heard anyone talk about the socialist that occupied the White House?

Anyway gotta run Cody and I have an event to attend with justice Scalia.

Later.

He is normally referred to in glowing terms.

Now that you mention it though he was just as much of a womanizer as Clinton.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

Herbert Hoover ... was a clown.

Speaking of the last century.

Coolidge used to be viewed quite negatively. Time seems to be softening historians criticisms, though.

I like Wilson, but most others don't.

[SDG]

Last century ... top 5

1. Ronald Reagan
2. Theodore Roosevelt
3. FDR
4. Dwight Eisenhower
5. Woodrow Wilson

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

Seriously? You never heard anyone talk about the socialist that occupied the White House?

Anyway gotta run Cody and I have an event to attend with justice Scalia.

Later.

You forget that socialist helped us win WWII and brought hope during the Depression.