Quote Originally Posted by BanginJimmy
FDR also developed programs that would have extended the depression had the war not come along. His New Deal Program was simply taking wealth from those that were smart and re-distributed it to those that were not.

Also FDR ignored most of his staff from the war dept when they warned that japan was going to attack the US and did not put US land forces on alert, Naval forces at sea were alerted to the chance of attack from Jap subs.

More greatness from FDR was the "relocation camps" he approved that were nothing more than concentration camps. No, people werent killed by the thousands there, but people of japanese decent were forcefully taken from
their homes and moved there and their property and posessions were taken away. Some of them even had their property sold off.


Experience in the federal govt is extremely important for an incoming president, but just because someone doesnt have experience doesnt mean they are going to flop either.

Eisenhower didnt have to deal with any major issues during his presidency.

Truman was the most experienced as he served as a wartime VP for over 4 years while FDR was alive.
took the words right out of my mouth

FDR was a SOCIALIST with socialist policies - no wonder he got along so well with Joseph Stalin during the war. While I agree that "experience" in government doesn't necessarily lead to a powerful leader... experience in being one does. Obama has no such experience... at all. His voting record in illinois proves that fact as he voted "not present" more often than not.

-jonathan