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NowISeetheLight

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31. The Best?
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 06:16 PM
Jul 2023

Biden has turned into one of the best Presidents of my almost 60 years. I look at the list and he's near the top.

I put Obama, Clinton, and Biden in my top three. It's funny because Reagan was the first I ever voted for when I turned 18 and was in the Navy. He presented the image of a strong Commander in Chief. But as I've gotten older I've educated myself on policy, economy, healthcare, social programs, my views have really changed. Education is powerful. Reagan was an actor and he played the part.

The Republican I have the highest esteem for is Gerald Ford. While he pardoned Nixon (a mistake IMO) I view him positively because he never sought the executive branch. He was appointed VP and became President only by resignation. A WW2 veteran who sermed to just want to serve people. I don't agree with a lot of his policies, but I kind of view him like President Carter. A "Good Person". After four years of Trump, I think that's even more important today. I never detected hate or anger from Ford or Carter.

Presidents of My Life By Term
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
George HW Bush
Bill Clinton
George W Bush
Barrack Obama
Donald Trump
Joe Biden



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good photo. I, too, just want to thank him for all he is doing for his country. CTyankee Jul 2023 #1
Brings a tear of gratefulness peacebuzzard Jul 2023 #2
He gets very little credit for anything. Oh and he's "too old". Funtatlaguy Jul 2023 #3
One of, if the not most thankless job as president .... LenaBaby61 Jul 2023 #8
He's so strategic about taking credit Johnny2X2X Jul 2023 #9
Great explanation! Wild blueberry Jul 2023 #14
Thank you 🤗 SimplyHadEnough Jul 2023 #18
You're welcome Johnny2X2X Jul 2023 #20
k&r, uponit7771 Jul 2023 #4
larger version of the photo: CousinIT Jul 2023 #5
Thank you BlueWaveNeverEnd Jul 2023 #11
God bless you, President Biden. calimary Jul 2023 #12
He has a steady hand on the helm. marble falls Jul 2023 #6
I love that he likes to sit on the stairs and enjoy the night air. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2023 #7
He's so relatable. Love him. Diamond_Dog Jul 2023 #10
Thank you for everything you are doing for all of us, Joe Biden! Wild blueberry Jul 2023 #13
I wish Pete Souza was working with President Biden. Staph Jul 2023 #15
Same here Rebl2 Jul 2023 #34
When in DC, we went to Lincoln's summer home (45 minutes by horseback to capitol). Lincoln had Evolve Dammit Jul 2023 #16
This picture shows what a humble, down-to-earth, "good folks" kind of guy President Biden is. LaMouffette Jul 2023 #17
Contemplation. SalviaBlue Jul 2023 #19
Just a down-to-earth, normal kind of guy... who doesn't enjoy being outside on a nice evening? liberalla Jul 2023 #21
Thank you so much for saving us from "It". SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2023 #22
You are spot on Deuxcents Jul 2023 #27
I think sparkeyd53 Jul 2023 #23
TY, Victor Shi, & Pres Biden! 💕 Cha Jul 2023 #24
Best President of my lifetime Botany Jul 2023 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author Botany Jul 2023 #26
Ohhhhhhhh leighbythesea2 Jul 2023 #28
A real humanitarian and good person kimbutgar Jul 2023 #29
Thanks Joe mountain grammy Jul 2023 #30
The Best? NowISeetheLight Jul 2023 #31
My lifetime includes Eisenhower and Kennedy... dchill Jul 2023 #32
Truman for me. rickford66 Jul 2023 #36
An amazing man, President Biden. republianmushroom Jul 2023 #33
BlueWaveNeverEnd.... Upthevibe Jul 2023 #35
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