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23. It's kinda sad that Hoover became President

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Fri Sep 15, 2023, 12:07 PM

Sep 2023

He's probably the greatest humanitarian the United States has ever produced, but he's only remembered as a lousy Chief Executive.

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That is a really good jab, though I wonder if younger generations will understand it bucolic_frolic Sep 2023 #1

Just say, 'Google it, ya little twerp!' EYESORE 9001 Sep 2023 #5

I wonder about that, too. But if they ask anyone or wnylib Sep 2023 #6

Younger generations probably wouldn't vote for him anyway BWdem4life Sep 2023 #8

And by "him" you mean Trump bucolic_frolic Sep 2023 #10

Yes of course. nt BWdem4life Sep 2023 #11

But I had the same feeling before his first election. Aussie105 Sep 2023 #63

IIRC, * has 50% of every age demographic of white voter. maxsolomon Sep 2023 #33

"Younger generations" Act_of_Reparation Sep 2023 #9

Damn. Harker Sep 2023 #47

I object to getting lumped in with boomers, plimsoll Sep 2023 #60

There is not a single Democratic white "boomer" who lives nearby. jaxexpat Sep 2023 #65

He does explain it in setting up the "joke" n/t BaronChocula Sep 2023 #31

Maybe people will think it's Hoover vacuums because he sucks IronLionZion Sep 2023 #37

A minor aside; A HERETIC I AM Sep 2023 #45

At least you have modesty RussBLib Sep 2023 #50

I'm wonderful in that way! A HERETIC I AM Sep 2023 #54

A self-deprecating sense of humor is, in an of itself, a redeeming quality! nt Shermann Sep 2023 #55

Awwww.... A HERETIC I AM Sep 2023 #59

Better question lillypaddle Sep 2023 #39

Oh musclecar6 Sep 2023 #42

Oh musclecar6 Sep 2023 #43

They won't. I didn't either but now I know. nt ecstatic Sep 2023 #52

I cannot effing stand how dump cilla4progress Sep 2023 #2

It's time to boycott the MSM. FalloutShelter Sep 2023 #3

I've been doing it for 12 years now. I've found news sources I trust. Magoo48 Sep 2023 #12

Yep... It's the right thing to do. FalloutShelter Sep 2023 #21

Do share? cilla4progress Sep 2023 #35

Democracy Now, This forum here, KPFK radio and online, other listener supported radio and TV. Magoo48 Sep 2023 #46

Meidas cilla4progress Sep 2023 #53

in what forum is * going to be confronted over that claim? maxsolomon Sep 2023 #34

Unless you know history, it's a futile effort. no_hypocrisy Sep 2023 #4

Inexcusable in a teacher. wnylib Sep 2023 #14

many people are well aware of Hoover and Great Depression Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #17

Many people say the Hoover Dam is a beautiful wonder of the world dalton99a Sep 2023 #7

Yes and real people prefer the term "that damn Hoover" bucolic_frolic Sep 2023 #13

Much more attractive than his other creation, the Hoovervilles. wnylib Sep 2023 #16

Donald Fuckface Trump works better for me. nevergiveup Sep 2023 #15

Agree, but in the context where he used it, speaking to wnylib Sep 2023 #19

Always hoovering those bribes peppertree Sep 2023 #18

Maybe leave agent orange out of it. Magoo48 Sep 2023 #20

The Truth Will Set You Free czarjak Sep 2023 #22

It's kinda sad that Hoover became President ITAL Sep 2023 #23

He was an excellent engineer and facilitator of humanitarian efforts following WW1. LastDemocratInSC Sep 2023 #44

During AND after ITAL Sep 2023 #49

2 Million Jobs Plus..... Sane1 Sep 2023 #24

Some other terms that he might use wnylib Sep 2023 #25

I'm not sure this is 100% true soldierant Sep 2023 #41

saw that yesterday , but still love it. somone on here callse djt dumpster fire AllaN01Bear Sep 2023 #26

And that's a very nice way of saying Donald sucks. He sucks like a vaccuum japple Sep 2023 #27

Make it three. You can add G.W. Bush. Grins Sep 2023 #28

Cuts like knife. Nt BootinUp Sep 2023 #29

I prefer Big Loser. Sneederbunk Sep 2023 #30

And why not? Because donald sucks! calimary Sep 2023 #32

Hoobert Heever? :D Deep State Witch Sep 2023 #36

I have several nicknames for trump. Most involve the word "shithead". Ray Bruns Sep 2023 #38

I think I've settled on "P1135809". Or "P" for short. nt Buns_of_Fire Sep 2023 #40

Shades of Ann Richards at the 1996 Democratic convention. GoCubsGo Sep 2023 #48

"Stick a fork in him, he's done" & "Poor George, he can't help yellowdogintexas Sep 2023 #61

"Traitor Trump" would be my suggestion. Kid Berwyn Sep 2023 #51

Have GOP controlled state & local legislative bodies, school boards banned all history classes yet? Attilatheblond Sep 2023 #56

In 1992, we were calling Poppy Wednesdays Sep 2023 #57

I love it and fuckhead Hoovertrump can Cha Sep 2023 #58

The Former Guy is better JI7 Sep 2023 #62

Perfect...a perfect call! Bluethroughu Sep 2023 #64

I love my President! dmr Sep 2023 #66

That's great except most people don't know one president from the other from back then. NH Ethylene Sep 2023 #67

How about a Star Wars Reference bmichaelh Sep 2023 #68

Sadly, the vast majority of Americans won't understand the reference. SunSeeker Sep 2023 #69