Who's your favorite American president and why?
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Lincoln - when a problem came up he would lock himself in his office and think it through for days, and then when he finally came out he had the right...or best solution...as opposed to a certain someone who goes golfing every time a problem arises
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My opinion: Abe Lincoln. He helped to keep a divided nation together under some of the most adverse conditions and situations that any president has ever had to contend with- and not only on a national level but on a personal level as well. All that while having to sleep in an awkward angular position in a too-small bed, with a crazy woman by his side and Monica Lewinsky nowhere in sight! A true American hero if you ask me. :)
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George Bush, because he is a complete idiot who cannot run a country yet he was able to win re-election.  He must be a good politician.
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Hillary,because she is strong on defense but with respect to the values America and the Western world represent.\nShe spoke out vigorously against torture but would probably make a better commander in chief as Bush.\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNXxednKNtg\nFurthermore it's time for a woman president and we Europeans have found memories of Bill
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Ronald Reagan, hands down. He brought back the love for America to all generations. He was a moral and compassionate man, yet a stern and strong leader. He was "The Great Communicator." Reagan was known for his ability to express ideas and emotions in an almost personal manner, even when making a formal address\n\nDuring the Reagan presidency, the inflation rate dropped from 13.6% in 1980 (President Carter's final year in office) to 4.1% by 1988, the economy added 16,753,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell from 7.5% to 5.3% (although it increased at one point peaking near 10%). In addition, the poverty rate fell from 14% to 12.8%.\n\nReagan made the abolition of communism and the implementation of supply-side economics the primary focuses of his presidency, but he also took a strong stand against abortion. He published the book Abortion and the Conscience of a Nation, which decried what Reagan saw as disrespect for life, promoted by the practice of abortion. Many conservative activists refer to Reagan as the most pro-life president in history.\n\nMy Favorite President.\nA Reagan Republican\n\nClinton: demoralized America, and opened the door to Liberalism.  Clinton taxed the small business and working class to death while handing tax supported perks out to the largest muliti National corporations, the media loves this and the working class had no voice in the matter.\nClinton was very wise at dividing us all into groups and pitting each group against each other.\n\nCLINTON ADMINISTRATION RECORDS SET\n- The only president ever impeached on grounds of personal malfeasance\n- Most number of convictions and guilty pleas by friends and associates\n- Most number of cabinet officials to come under criminal investigation\n- Most number of witnesses to flee country or refuse to testify\n- Most number of witnesses to die suddenly\n- First president sued for sexual harassment.\n- First president accused of rape.\n- First first lady to come under criminal investigation\n- Largest criminal plea agreement in an illegal campaign contribution case\n- First president to establish a legal defense fund.\n- Greatest amount of illegal campaign contributions\n- Greatest amount of illegal campaign contributions from abroad\n\n\nThank God, President Bush has put morality back into the presidency.
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GEORGE BUSH ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!
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There are so many! I think I would have to go with George Washington.  Can you believe what he did with what others called an army of men with pitchforks? He was a good leader and because of that we were able to establish the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and he was our first President.  He is one of our founding fathers.  That would be a great paper to write on because it can be about patriotism and that's what our country needs right now.  Let us know who you go with!
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Clinton.  He has a far more engaging personality, and is considerably more intelligent.  His personal ethics may not be the best, but as a diplomat I would much rather be represented by him than George Bush.
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George Washington is by far the best President to date. He had no idea what he was getting himself into, but took the job anyway. He served the Untied States in the same way he had served the colonies during the Revolution, with complete control and undying support. When asked if he would continue into a third term, he declined. Hell, they tried to make the guy king at first.\n\nOn the complete other side of the spectrum is FDR. He became the country's first elected emperor. It is his fault that the current federal government is so huge. They have to have agencies to watch agencies now because of his liberal reforms. I admit that during the Great Depression, his reforms helped a small portion of the country, but after the War those programs should have been faded out. Instead he set the precedent for the federal government to control every aspect of our lives.
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I always enjoyed reading about Truman. Common man thrown into an uncommon situation with only his street wits to guide him. Plus, I have his rookie card authographed.\n\nBut then again, with the chimp in the white house, it makes me realize how good we had it under Clinton. So, indirectly, GWB comes in second.
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I would be inclined to say that he is a fantastic leader.  He is far from being the best (Reagan) but he is one of my favorite presidents.
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Jim Carrey.\n\nI think he'd make a great president :-)
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Other than Bush? Hmm... Ones that I remember are Nixon/Ford and Carter. I do like Carter as an ex-president though.
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George Washington.  Got to love those wooden teeth.  \n\n\nCome on what kind of question is this.  The only half way decent not old president was JFK
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George W. Bush is the Best President Ever
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Regan.  He was one of the best Presidents we've ever had.
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Bubba-1\n\nI miss him, he was at least a fun president...