2007-10-31 17:14:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
nothingusefullearnedinschool; I notice you didn't mention Lincoln.Why I wonder? He was born in a shack and at no time could he have been considered priveleged.
Also Teddy Roosevelt while born priveledged gave up his influential supporters , namely William Clement Stone one of the most powerful men in the world, to do what he considered the best for all citizens.Stone had this to say about Teddy Roosevelt after spending 1,000,000 dollars in the early 1900's. "We bought the son of a b*tch and he didn't stay bought.
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2007-10-31 17:41:12 · update #1
Lets pray so.
2007-10-31 22:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by police 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We have a President of the people right now - of the rich people, that is.
The question is, will we ever again have a President who is concerned about all Americans, not just those with a lot of money and power. The answer is, only if the American people refuse to cater to fear-mongering and pandering, educate themselves, and demand that their President (and Vice President) be more than a tool of the military-industrial complex, big business, and big money.
2007-11-01 01:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by Don P 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In a world of planetary problems and issues, all current systems are lamentably defective. The age of nation-building is over. It's time to create systems that honor the earth, rather than one group of people over other groups of people. If we don't do it voluntarily, it will be forced upon us all by circumstances created as a result of ignoring reality.
2007-11-01 05:58:49 · answer #3 · answered by jaicee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you define "president of the people"? There are many very dumb, rich people in the US. Wouldn't Bush be considered a president of those people? I suppose a president of the people would be one elected by a majority of US citizens. Thus, in order for there to be a president of the people: (1) we need a greater percentage of people voting (ideally, everyone who is eligible to vote in the US) and (2) the president would have to win the popular vote (not just the majority of electoral college member votes.)
2007-11-01 02:07:20 · answer #4 · answered by Sightseeing 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definition, please?
Ronald Reagan?
Jimmy Carter?
Harry Truman?
Abe Lincoln?
Andrew Jackson?
Only George Washington was unopposed...
2007-11-01 00:28:38 · answer #5 · answered by and_y_knot 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
OK, when was there ever a "president of the people"? ALL presidents have been wealthy and completely removed from the working class...even those who rose from them working class.
If you want a "man of the people", you need a poor boy, one who was in the army, one who worked for a living; spent some time living on the streets, etc.
2007-11-01 00:24:05 · answer #6 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably not. If you notice, campaign contributions is a big talking point in the elections. Whoever gets the most money usually wins.
2007-11-01 01:19:18 · answer #7 · answered by Shubunkin 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Deep thoughts...by Mr. Internet-Seeker-Of-Truth.
2007-11-01 00:19:57 · answer #8 · answered by A Balrog of Morgoth 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When was there ever a president of the people? (even george washington wasn't a normal person!)
2007-11-01 00:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by Nooneimportant 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When both sides get fed up with their own politicians.
2007-11-01 00:18:52 · answer #10 · answered by haterade 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋