2006-12-27 14:27:55 · 15 answers · asked by desertflower 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
At the time I also felt he should not have been pardoned, but since those years I have taken note of how the country gets along when a president is being prosecuted. I find that President Ford did us all a favor by letting our country move forward and not letting our nation becoming into disfavor around the world or putting one american against another over disputes as we have had since the Clinton years. In my opinion Ford was a very fine president, after hearing the court session and his other actions in his lifetime. I too was young at the time of Watergate, etc.
2006-12-27 14:44:47 · update #1
As to the long nightmare Ford referred to: He was an attorney and knew how long the enditement and conviction would take. If you have never had a court issue, you have no idea how much it can take from your life. I agree with those who said he took the noble route. Incidentally, though he worked with Nixon in the past, etc. he came from common men who had been a football coach! He was not an actor, had gone through law school! Looking at the court session, I feel we had a great man as president. I wish we could go back to those days where respect was given to those who had been achievers and worked hard in their lifetime.
2006-12-27 14:51:06 · update #2
Yes. I now know Ford conidered accepting a pardon is an admission of guilt and Nixon knew it, too.
It is too bad it sunk his chances of getting elected.
2006-12-29 00:58:01 · answer #1 · answered by Paul K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford and Nixon were made from the same cloth
they were buddies
they were part of the same elitist group Neocons
Nixon was never remorse-full as far as I can recall
no remorse equals no change of heart
as one human being to another I would have pardoned Nixon myself
however, as President of the United States justice should have been sought... have Nixon confess the truth, then pardon him.
It was a very shallow pardon with no resolutions
2006-12-27 14:40:11 · answer #2 · answered by lovefights 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I thought it was the right thing to do before Ford died, and still do. It was right for the country, but not good for Ford's political life as it probably cost him the election against Carter.
He didn't pardon Nixon because he thought he was innocent. Everyone knew Nixon was not innocent. He did it so the country could move on from the whole disgrace and not have to live through months and months of house and senate hearings.
2006-12-27 14:43:53 · answer #3 · answered by FrederickS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sept 2009 polls have Obama in the low 40% of the nation's voters who strongly disapprove of his performance, whereas about 30% strongly approve. As we all know, Obama's ratings are primarily related to jobs and the economy, both issues for which he has not produced as promised. The 10% unemployment rate is a 30 year high. Even under the dreaded George W. unemployment and interest rates were low, and the economy expanded, until of course we all know what happened. Barack H. has compromised or reneged on his other major campaign promises: withdrawal from Iraq, and national healthcare. The inner city minority vote that overwhelming voted for "change" are now struggling more than ever to make ends meet, and are faced with increasing taxes and reduced services. Political lefties are also concerned about his hawkish policies in Afghanistan, while the greenies are concerned about his neglect for a cleaner environment and alternative, clean energy sources. And, of course, the recent Anthony "Van" Jones debacle casts depreciation on the patriotism and dedication that Barack H. has for country and duties of POTUS. What would the Rev. Jeremiah Wright say at the end of a sermon about hard times that show no prospects for improvement? Who would Wright blame? Certainly no criticisms would be spoken of Obama..
2016-03-28 21:42:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should I? Thinking any different about someone and their policies due simply to passing or sickness doesn't say alot about the disputer. With that said, Nixon should have never been pardoned. If he was innocent, why not go in front of a jury like a real man and prove his innocence?
2006-12-27 14:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by Huey Freeman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the time I had grave misgivings about Nixon's pardon. Now these feelings are mixed. Ford did what he felt was right and accepted the consequences. With Bush in perspective neither of them see quite that bad.
2006-12-27 15:04:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly feel indifferent, as I was not around during the scandal, and havent really witnessed any effects from it thus far. I know they talked about it briefly during the burial of Nixon, but other than that, I know it was a part of history that was not really cool to those who experienced it, but Im too young to really know what went on. Not that I dont care about it, I am ignorant of it.
2006-12-27 14:36:24 · answer #7 · answered by designerista 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
I will always believe that Richard Nixon resigned on condition that Ford would subsequently pardon him.
And that is not justice by any stretch.
2006-12-27 14:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. The Nixon Pardon should have never happened.
2006-12-27 14:30:26 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think what President Ford did was very Noble.Let us all pray for his soul and celebrate his life.
2006-12-27 14:31:39 · answer #10 · answered by Dr.O 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋