In YOUR own opinion who was the best president ever, and why do you think so?
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Bill Clinton...Improved the economy
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George Bush - hands down
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Bill Clinton is perceived as one of best presidents of all time....except for the far right. Even the far right, while hating him, respects him as a formidable politician.\n\nMost moderates and liberals, while disliking the way he handled the Lewinsky matter, would probably vote him as the best president ever (or at least in the top 5).\n\nHow can Hillary do anything but benefit from her association with one of the best presidents of all time? On top of that she is percived as somewhat of a martyr for all women who have had a unfaithful husband. that in itself, are a LOT of votes!
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Greatest: Mr. John F. Kennedy (saved our country)\nWorst: Mr. Shrubs (bush) (demoralized it)
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This is supremely contentious question. \n\nIn terms of American leaders, the conscensus is that George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt were the greatest Presidents.\n\nIn terms of modern statesmen, Nelson Mandela, Winston Churhcill rank highly. In a sense, Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin were great leaders as well, even if many of their actions were morally reprehensible.\n\nIn the middle ages and classical times, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Saladin, Suleiman the Magnificent, Elizabeth I of England, Frederick the Great of Prussia, Catherine the Great of Russia must all count as great leaders.
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THE BEST PERSON IS GEORGE W BUSH
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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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haha, did u get that from Colbert?\n"Great president or the greatest president?"\nI'd go with the Biggest Scumbag :)
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2pac was definitely the greatest. Most people would argue that Biggie is, but i argue with them hands down it goes to 2pac!!!
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It's entirely a matter of preference and opinion. \n\nWith that said: Bill Clinton. :)
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I'd say from least to most popular...\n\n1. George W. Bush\n2. Jimmy Carter\n3. Bill Clinton\n4. George H. W. Bush\n5. Ronald Regan\n\n2, 3, and 4 are open for moving around, but I think that 1 and 5 are pretty solid.  Before you "W" fans start singing praises about non-existent accomplishments....  NO President in my lifetime has EVER divided the country the way he has.  NO President in my lifetime has EVER had such a low approval rating.  In fact, I think no President ever has had such a low approval rating, my lifetime or not.
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Reagan by far.  Why?  He changed the global landscape during his term and brought us way back from the brink of "the Cold War", a very dangerous time in our history.\n\nYes, other presidents endured WWWI & WWII, Vietnam, and the Korean Wars, but the Cold War could have ended in oblivion for most of the human race.\n\nA great man and will always be remembered for what he did.\n\nBiggest disappointment?  Clinton, hands down.  He was the ONLY president to be impeached (aside from Nixon) and heaped shame upon the dignified office of the pres.  He could have ended his terms as one of the greats, and at the end, showed his true colors and gave all that away for a one night stand....a country bumpkin from Arkansas with a drunk for a brother and a dynsfunctional family.  Shame.
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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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I would choose either Franklin Roosevelt or John Kennedy to try to deal with today's problems, particularly Iraq. Both were very bright. Both were wide ranging and imaginative in the consideration of problems, without some limitations we see today. Both knew human behavior very well, of their own advisers as well as of foreign powers and enemies. Both were not afraid of doing something drastic if necessary and were articulate enough to explain why to the American people. Both loved their country and were devoted to it at any cost to themselves. Both knew how to inspire and lead the American people and the world.\n\nYou say they had some peccadillo's? Don't we all.
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FDR\nGoogle him. \n\nPublic Works\nLongest Administration, invariably he had the longest time to do most of the (good) works he is credited for, and we enjoy the effects to this day.
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I am a man so I can't even say that I have to go to the bushes to ....., as the ladies did say a few decades ago.\n\n................. hmmmmmmmm........George Bush, I don't know, I thought Lincoln and Kennedy and so many others were crowned the best presidents ever......... Bush is the ......... ah forget it I leave it to the Americanos to decide about thier bush es............\n\nhairy with white, pink, brown, yellow or black li....ps? or hairless? hmmmmmmmmmmm....... \n\nBut, for now, as I said, I am gonna go the john........er bushes.......er....loo......ach!... ...............batar.........\nst
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jimmy carter.\nhe is well known for being the most ineffectual president in american history... and this is because he put the thoughts and concerns of common people before those of the wealthy beaurocrats in washington.  even today, he selflessly serves the community and reaches out to those in need.\n\nfurthermore, the people who say george w bush are hilarious... am i the only person who remembers him giving that speech about ten years ago saying that the quickest way to the oval office is through christianity?  it's such a front... it's sickening.