Who is Your Favorite American President?

[Slim the BoxingManiac]

I am not taking the piss I feel he would have made a fine President.

As would Arnold schwarzenegger

I don't know. Schwarzenegger is sketchy for me.

But I do love his position on Marijuana legalization. I think that alone might be worth it.

[killersheep]

I think Bush Sr. has to get some props for this gem.

[VictorCharlie]

My issue with FDR is not that he lacked leadership, which in fact I think he had in spades. FDR used a time of national disaster to trample the Constitution and bully the Supreme Court. Many of his policies have led to the massive expansion of Federal government, the dismissive attitude concerning the 10th amendmendt and movement away from the principle of federalism. The depression was caused by a number of factors but the employment of millions of Americans in support of the war effort combined with the US having the only major industrial sector to survive WWII was what finally pulled us back into prosperity. Ultimately it wasn't what FDR did as President at that time but the long lasting effects.

Jefferson epitomizes the beliefs and values the nation was formed under. His presidency has few highlights domestically but if you believe in federalism then that is preferred.

[Slim the BoxingManiac]

My issue with FDR is not that he lacked leadership, which in fact I think he had in spades. FDR used a time of national disaster to trample the Constitution and bully the Supreme Court. Many of his policies have led to the massive expansion of Federal government, the dismissive attitude concerning the 10th amendmendt and movement away from the principle of federalism. The depression was caused by a number of factors but the employment of millions of Americans in support of the war effort combined with the US having the only major industrial sector to survive WWII was what finally pulled us back into prosperity. Ultimately it wasn't what FDR did as President at that time but the long lasting effects.

Jefferson epitomizes the beliefs and values the nation was formed under. His presidency has few highlights domestically but if you believe in federalism then that is preferred.

You're very right. That's the thing about FDR's reign as president is that it can be seen on so many different points of view, and still be right. It's all subjective to your values, I think.

Although, I do think Roosevelt was a good leader. He made Americans believe in him. That takes some effort.

Thomas Jefferson is a brilliant man, though. The guy was a genius.

[Gandalf]

Stupid people exist everywhere. Hahaha! I have no need for words.

[CFH]

For the Americans: What qualities would you say an ideal President embodies? Is it wholly dependent upon the period in which they lived or are there some constants?

[El Kabong]

For the Americans: What qualities would you say an ideal President embodies? Is it wholly dependent upon the period in which they lived or are there some constants?

Well I think right now the biggest issue is we haven't had a President that unified the entire country since Reagan...Clinton came close, but with the 24/7 "news" cycle it is becoming very difficult to lead with a broad net so to speak.


I like Presidents who believe in the greatness of America, the power this nation has, the drive its people have....I do not want my President going to Europe and Egypt and apologizing for our greatness. Has America made mistakes? Yes, but show me a nation that hasn't! We have a target on our backs because we aim to be "the good guys"....Russia and China do not care how they are viewed.

[Slim the BoxingManiac]

Stupid people exist everywhere. Hahaha! I have no need for words.

Feel free to expand that opinion of yours, my friend.

For the Americans: What qualities would you say an ideal President embodies? Is it wholly dependent upon the period in which they lived or are there some constants?

I think the constants rely on how they performed as president. Whether or not they stood for what was right or what actions they did. Andrew Jackson isn't considered the greatest president, but one of the reason I like him the most is because of the mans personalities and actions.

A lot of people favorite presidents come from America's biggest struggles. Like Lincoln, Washington, Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, etc. I think they rely too much on that.

[Mars_ax]

My issue with FDR is not that he lacked leadership, which in fact I think he had in spades. FDR used a time of national disaster to trample the Constitution and bully the Supreme Court. Many of his policies have led to the massive expansion of Federal government, the dismissive attitude concerning the 10th amendmendt and movement away from the principle of federalism. The depression was caused by a number of factors but the employment of millions of Americans in support of the war effort combined with the US having the only major industrial sector to survive WWII was what finally pulled us back into prosperity. Ultimately it wasn't what FDR did as President at that time but the long lasting effects.

Jefferson epitomizes the beliefs and values the nation was formed under. His presidency has few highlights domestically but if you believe in federalism then that is preferred.

Jefferson was also responsible for the The Louisiana Purchase:

Louisiana Purchase - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia