afleitch
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« on: December 20, 2003, 12:11:06 PM » |
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Okay, an 'across the pond' view on Top 5 President's (post war) here! Attack me at your will.
1. Bill Clinton (Steady economy, genuine care for social values. Indirectly helped create New Labour in the UK under Tony Blair)
2. Richard Nixon (Scandal aside, history will judge him kindly. Do you think we would have such and open and co-operative China today if it wasn't for Nixon?)
3. Lyndon Johnson (Again, his Medicare achievements echoed British style Welfare State reforms. His tenure coincided with that of Labour's Harold Wilson in the UK who legalised abortion, homosexuality, easier divorce and a whole wave of reforms.)
4. Jimmy Carter (no reason here, hes just a nice guy!)
5. Ronald Reagan (No one can deny his 'hurt to help' policies worked, similar to Thatcher's over here. And im saying this as a Social Democrat!)
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