2007-11-12 03:46:33 · 22 answers · asked by nsprdwmn 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
JFK was the last real choice we had in an election where both parties presented worthy candidates. The diferences between the parties were distinct but equally good for the nation. Now it seems the democratic party has stood for desperate, dreamers while the republican party has stood for responsible, realists. That is until this recent administration which stole the office almost 8 years ago. I believe the nation is better with the theif than it would have been with Gore. When JFK uttered those words they were to a nation that had real values, better educational standards, and people had more honor and respect for themselves and others. Now we live in a nation filled with a lowering of every standard that once made sense. The last 40 years have proven beyond doubt that an out of control government itself is the worst form of rule. This is still a great nation but is nothing close to what it once was. We have lost world respect and have inspired upon ourselves the worst forms of retaliation other nations can promote. When we removed gods grace we became the great satan in much of the worlds view.
2007-11-13 15:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by John S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That was JFK in an era before the left wanted to take away your rights and keep you on well fair, in an era where instead of the ACLU jumping up to sue you if you said something some one didn't like someone would look at you and say "I may not agree with what you just said, but I will fight to the death your right to say it." that was a better time, I think what Kennedy saw that government support to the public was more detrimental to the country then public support of the gevernment
2007-11-12 11:53:13 · answer #2 · answered by Tip 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
JFK said it.
and it means put aside your selfishness, and your self righteous claims to moral high-grounds, and do, not what you think is right based on your personal convictions and desires, but what is truly correct to make America stand above every other country that is guided by personal desires and personal beliefs.
something neither right-wingers nor left truly understand.
2007-11-12 11:53:22 · answer #3 · answered by Boss H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
JFK used that line as the centerpiece to his inagural address in 1962. It's meaning is interpretable, but Kennedt would be considered a conservative nowadays based on his beliefs and actions therefor it is likely a statement of personal responsibility. In other words, one shouldn't be asking the government for handouts but should instead look to work for themselves and their government
2007-11-12 12:01:34 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan W 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
President John. F Kennedy, he then said "ask what you can
do for your country."
It means "Do not think of yourself, think how you can use your
life to make America a great place for all Americans"
He was one of the greatest presidents, but he was shot and
killed because he cared for all Americans
Use your life as he would have wished you to do
2007-11-12 12:00:18 · answer #5 · answered by henry m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
President John F. Kennedy. He said that just before cutting taxes for the rich which lead to a major economic boom.
Hard to believe how the Democratic party has changed, isn't it?
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2007-11-12 12:03:12 · answer #6 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
JFK. He was a democrat and the youngest President?
He was talking about what you could do for your country to make it a better place. Look beyond yourself. (anti baby boomer because they are quite the opposite for a generation. It seems they've had it way too good, spoiled rotten.) I wrote a paper for school on this topic, for an essay contest put on by the local Rotary club.
2007-11-12 11:52:57 · answer #7 · answered by Unsub29 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
John F. Kennedy.
It means, instead of whining about what you haven't gotten from your country - go out and do something for your country..whether it be to serve in the armed forces or peace corps or political office or just helping down at your local soup kitchen. I think this is something many people have forgotten how to do.
2007-11-12 11:51:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 2⤋
JFK.
Boy, have Democrats changed.
As to what it means, the nice thing about it is the fact that it's pretty clear what it means and requires little, if any, 'translation'.
2007-11-12 11:58:24 · answer #9 · answered by The emperor has no clothes 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
In the inaugural speech of President John F. Kennedy in 1960, he said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
It means that we as Americans should be proud to serve our country and make it a better place for all people. People who come expecting a hand-out and asking for their fair share, are neither good Americans nor are they helping America become a better place for alll people.
2007-11-12 11:52:42 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. D 7 · 7⤊ 3⤋