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Originally Posted by Dylan My vote goes to Eisenhower, even though he was a Republican. He did a lot to expand welfare and critical infrastructure during the 50's, and he pulled us out of the Korean War.
I would have voted for FDR, but that whole internment camps for Japanese people thing is a little hard to ignore. | The expansion of welfare is precisely why I did not vote for Eisenhower. He was a great general, and a great man, but I'd only describe him as a decent president. Regan was the best president this country has ever had, at least in modern times. | Exactly! Eisenhower is one of my favorite presidents as a person, but his policies on welfare were foolish.
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