|
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend Bookmark this thread |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) |
brentspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 09:52 PM Original message |
This nation needs a modern-day Teddy Roosevelt. Which Democratic candidate comes close? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
CountAllVotes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
1. none of the above |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
brentspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 09:56 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. You forgot to add..."none of the above...with the exception of John Edwards" |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Mojambo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
3. As Thom Hartmann likes to point out |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
brentspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:11 PM Response to Reply #3 |
11. So, it would have to be a stealth TR/JFK |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Mojambo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:13 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. He'd be the guy I'd be betting on, yeah. n/t |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
MannyGoldstein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
4. Jim Webb |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
brentspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:06 PM Response to Reply #4 |
8. If not for Edwards, and the fact that Webb just moved into his Senate office, I'd vote Webb |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
LeighAnn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:02 PM Response to Original message |
5. Theodore |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:02 PM Response to Original message |
6. Comparing Edwards to Teddy Roosevelt? Pass the pipe... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
NYCGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:29 PM Response to Reply #6 |
15. Edwards was being compared to RFK yesterday. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 10:03 AM Response to Reply #15 |
22. Edwards should get his hair done like RFK to be more obvious |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
draft_mario_cuomo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 05:22 PM Response to Reply #6 |
29. This coming from someone who compares Obama to Lincoln and JFK... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Drum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
7. Actually, I'd equate Howard Dean more with TR |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
brentspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:09 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. I'm with you on that |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:06 PM Response to Original message |
9. TR was fairly hideous and a Republican. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
MannyGoldstein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:13 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. I'd Prefer Franklin To His Uncle, But... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:23 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. Domestic policies were a breath of fresh air |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
MichiganVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 11:25 PM Response to Reply #12 |
19. FDR passed far more legislation for the benefit of taxpayers than TR |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
MrsMatt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:59 PM Response to Reply #19 |
27. Since TR died in 1919 |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
MichiganVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 07:18 PM Response to Reply #27 |
30. Right you are. As to the relationship end, yes I too have read of FDR/TR as 5th cousins. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
illinoisprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:30 PM Response to Original message |
16. Obama has published his earmarks for anyone to see. He is the only |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
illinoisprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:31 PM Response to Reply #16 |
17. I admire both Roosevelts. For those who condemn Teddy, I ask this |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
China_cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 11:00 PM Response to Original message |
18. Teddy was the REPUBLICAN Roosevelt. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
brentspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:34 PM Response to Reply #18 |
25. He was a Republican only temporarily. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
brentspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
20. self-kick |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Totally Committed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
21. None yet. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
brentspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 10:03 AM Response to Reply #21 |
23. You mean, "None yet...except for John Edwards" |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
brentspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:32 PM Response to Original message |
24. Final, shameless, self-kick |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
democratsin08 (312 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
26. OMG |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
NoPasaran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 07:44 PM Response to Reply #26 |
31. No kidding! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
democratsin08 (312 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 07:52 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. i agree |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
28. Do you mean Franklin Roosevelt, because Teddy is not exactly very high in my list. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) | Mon May 13th 2024, 08:25 AM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC