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In reply to the discussion: Never before in all our history have these forces been so united against one candidate [View all]randome
(34,845 posts)3. Yeah, the 1930s were trippy, all right.
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Never before in all our history have these forces been so united against one candidate [View all]
MannyGoldstein
Apr 2014
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Like most of our presidents of the two major parties, Teddy was ambivalent toward the rich.
merrily
Apr 2014
#101
A few here would jump all over his supporters claiming he's "unelectable".
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2014
#9
Dems want to be known for *sucker* punching hippies. (At least inside the Beltway)
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2014
#42
If he were alive today, and president, he would accomplish no more than Obama.
Schema Thing
Apr 2014
#12
he had some racist supporters , it's why he opposed the anti lynching bill that liberals in congress
JI7
Apr 2014
#63
No one has any way of knowing that. Imaginary Presidencies are silly ways to make a point.
merrily
Apr 2014
#97
" The Republicans are bumbling idiots; why do the Democrats let them win so often?"
merrily
Apr 2014
#99
Bashing a Democratic President like FDR on a Democratic forum. Did you ever think we would
sabrina 1
Apr 2014
#26
Well, Obama does have a D after his name, but as far as most of his policy goes
cui bono
Apr 2014
#77
Bashing a Democratic President like [Obama] on a Democratic forum. Did you ever think we would
randome
Apr 2014
#83
Right Wing talking points about FDR are very recognizable to those of us who have been around
sabrina 1
Apr 2014
#96
As to the development of nuclear weapons, the Nazis were well on their way to develop them.
Kablooie
Apr 2014
#27
In the way that Obama is responsible for droning wedding parties and small kids
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2014
#36
Drone killings don't count you see because children blown to bits are nothing more than "bug splats"
Dragonfli
Apr 2014
#76
Spit it out Sid, dont you think FDR was a good president? Tell us what you really think.
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#39
K&R for the President who was the first I remember - even if it was his death I remember. My
jwirr
Apr 2014
#50
"It is an old strategy of tyrants to delude their victims into fighting their battles for them"
abelenkpe
Apr 2014
#54
for sure.. my Dad was named Delano because of FDR. but compare the congresses they had.
dionysus
Apr 2014
#111
...and was elected to four (4) terms. He had the advantage of time in addition to everything else.
Hekate
Apr 2014
#112
my Dad's name is Delano, and i think he wanted to name me Franklin , but Mom overruled with Matthew.
dionysus
Apr 2014
#113
Can you EVEN imagine those words slipping by the lips of ANY President since Reagan?
Junkdrawer
Apr 2014
#120