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In reply to the discussion: How will Obama be remembered? [View all]karynnj
(59,475 posts)38. I think Carter gets too little credit for the Camp David Accord
I think the brilliant, robust design of the Paris Accord is probably more significant than either and it has unified the entire world to move to change. It is true Trump pulled us out, but that has triggered many states, cities and businesses to state they are still in.
It is amazing that an accord passed without a single UN nation objecting. The two that did not sign on then we're Nicaragua which wanted a tougher (undoable) measure and Syria, which was in a civil war. This is a big deal and the US led in getting it done.
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As possibly the last President freely elected by the American people and not the byproduct of
jcmaine72
Nov 2017
#5
It is so difficult to judge the historical significance of any presidency
Big Blue Marble
Nov 2017
#10
He was an excellent President in the face of unprecedented racism and obstruction.
CakeGrrl
Nov 2017
#19
Best president of my 70 years. Exceptional character and intelligence, zero scandals or indictments
Hekate
Nov 2017
#22
I agree... Pres. Obama was a great president in my view. He saved my husband's job (autos) and
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#31
I think you are wrong...LGBTQ marriage and a healthcare plan for the uninsured make President
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#29
Health care and saving the economy make him a great president...consider that Roosevelt's two
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#28
He will be rememberd as one of the several presidents that saved the nation.
patricia92243
Nov 2017
#25
Really? Obama like Roosevelt saved the economy...and he also gave us healthcare which is now
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#27
It is appropriate to discuss his legacy...but it sure feels like bad mouthing a person whom I
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#48
It might not be you to be fair...there are some here who do this carefully so as not to
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#56
I think Obama will be remembered as a great president who made one huge mistake.
StevieM
Nov 2017
#44
By GOP idiots as a traitor, by intelligent people as the best president ever! nt
USALiberal
Nov 2017
#50