Jefferson, Jackson and Wilson are all counted as Democratic Presidents.

[hedgehog]

Does that mean that we aren't allowed to discuss

- Jefferson's use of his slave, Sally Hemmings?

- Jackson's betrayal of the blacks who helped win the Battle of New Orleans or the Trail of Tears?

- WIlson's use of the government to suppress dissent during WWI?

[rurallib]

1. RepubliKlans like to pretend they are the party of Abe and Teddy

Seems to me parties evolve. There was a major schism in the US when Nixon pursued his 'southern strategy'.
Today's Repug Party bears little resemblance to it's past. Today's Democrats have evolved from their past also but in a good way. While our party has some warts, we have had many proud moments also.
Not even sure what I said here.

[David Zephyr]

2. It's all been discussed here at the DU over years in many forums.

And all three of the statements that you made are accurate.

Jefferson is a mixed bag. He preached the greatest message of the time, but didn't live by it.

Jackson and Wilson are both two men I hold in very low regard.

[LoZoccolo]

3. Lame. n/t

[Ninja Jordan]

4. I think you mean 'Democrat presidents.'