Presidents - Page 4

Guy · 02-27-2004, 10:41

Reagan
Bush Sr.
Bush Jr.

If Kerry gets the nomination for the Democratic Presidential Nominee and , choses Edwards as the VP running mate...we are going to have a political BATTLE for the next presidency.

Intruder · 02-27-2004, 17:42

Not surprised to see a general pattern among the group.
I have to agree with Lincoln as well (He didn't see to the end, but he hung in there), Reagan for reasons stated (communism, military, etc) and I'm surprised to see Nixon only once (China, Vietnam, seemed to me to be a "regular" person - flawed). That by no means is to say every other President is perfect...

Personal Fave: GW Bush - the reason I signed. "Moral clarity," as Hannity says.

P.S. Why hasn't Carter received a mention..?

HQ6 · 02-27-2004, 17:56

Because he was a great diplomat... not a great President

**Roguish Lawyer** · 02-29-2004, 12:22

Joining a bit late, but you've all missed the correct answer:

James K. Polk

Why? Look at the map of the country before and after.

Other great ones IMO:

Lincoln
Reagan

ktek01 · 02-29-2004, 15:24

Quote:

Originally posted by Intruder
Reagan for reasons stated (communism, military, etc)

Those are important, but lets not forget that President Reagan made Americans feel good about being Americans again. May not sound like much, unless you lived through that time and recall just how bad it was, even well before Carter and Iran.

Ockham's Razor · 03-01-2004, 01:47

Theodore Roosevelt

I especially enjoy how he was made Vice President mainly to keep him from becoming President. Yet, when he became President, he showed that he was more in touch with the best interest of America than anyone knew. Walk softly and carry a big stick. Gunboat Diplomacy. He was one of those rare breed of men who just got things done. I especially enjoy how he gave up a life of comfort to lead his Rough Riders into battle.

General George Washington is, and always will be, my choice as best President. However, for this thread, Teddy Roosevelt fits the role very well. Fine American, great leader.

As a side note: It is amazing to read about the lives of those who have been our President. From those thet attained the role through wealth and privilege, to those that came from nothing to become the leader of our nation. It speaks volumes to what kind of Nation we are.

**Roguish Lawyer** · 03-01-2004, 11:26

Quote:

Originally posted by Roguish Lawyer
Look at the map of the country before and after.

Not the exact dates, but . . .

http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/...ers/map1a.html

http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/...ers/map1b.html

Bio:

http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclop...ames-Knox-Polk

Quote:

Resolved to serve only one term, Polk acted swiftly to fulfill his campaign promises. In just four years, he oversaw annexation of Texas, settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute with Great Britain, reestablishment of an independent treasury system, and acquisition of territory from Mexico that eventually became California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming. The former Mexican land came as part of the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, settling the Mexican-American War (fought from April 1846 to February 1848).

**Roguish Lawyer** · 03-01-2004, 14:19

Today I will be NDD:

Good, we're all agreed. James K. Polk was the best. Next topic.