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David Zephyr

(22,785 posts)
35. Who are your top ten now?
Wed Feb 6, 2013, 09:43 PM
Feb 2013

My top three are (in order):

1.) Abraham Lincoln
2.) Franklin Roosevelt
3.) Thomas Jefferson

I agree!I cast my first vote in 1954. watercolors Feb 2013 #1
1954!!! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #34
Asuming continued upward trajectory of the economy through his second term... gcomeau Feb 2013 #2
Who are your top ten now? David Zephyr Feb 2013 #35
I was actually referring to the aggregate on those periodic historian surveys... gcomeau Feb 2013 #78
Assuming we don't get another war. leveymg Feb 2013 #103
This message was self-deleted by its author KoKo Feb 2013 #3
You couldn't disagree more, so who is the best in your lifetime? David Zephyr Feb 2013 #57
I have trouble cheering another face on Rushmore demwing Feb 2013 #58
Fantastic avatar! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #59
please, no more presidents on rushmore hopemountain Feb 2013 #168
. blkmusclmachine Feb 2013 #4
Nice to hear from you! flamingdem Feb 2013 #5
flamingdem! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #36
I don't feel the same, far from it, but I respect your opinion quinnox Feb 2013 #6
And I yours. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #42
I've changed my thinking on the President, not the best ever, a big bait 'n switch. xtraxritical Feb 2013 #135
He's interesting and a nice man, but in my opinion he is not the Autumn Feb 2013 #7
I'm in my 840high Feb 2013 #13
Me too. I really couldn't care less how he's ranked. tblue Feb 2013 #134
Who is the best in your lifetime? bigwillq Feb 2013 #17
I'm gonna be 68 next week. Plucketeer Feb 2013 #118
Wow! magic59 Feb 2013 #8
There have only been 4 presidents in my lifetime; Jamaal510 Feb 2013 #9
No more Bushes! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #37
DADT was seen as a step forward during that era by many folks. Sirveri Feb 2013 #76
I wish more people understood that. tblue Feb 2013 #132
Watching Al Gore Whine About Current TV - otohara Feb 2013 #92
We worked for him, time for reciprocation milwaukeelib33 Feb 2013 #10
I like your list. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #41
Meh. He's not really a president, he's more like a CEO leftstreet Feb 2013 #11
+1 Never thought of it that way before, will never think of him any other way again. forestpath Feb 2013 #15
That's what the office has become, if they aren't like that going in Puzzledtraveller Feb 2013 #40
Post removed Post removed Feb 2013 #12
your bitter tears are nectar to my soul... dionysus Feb 2013 #23
Careful dion, the conspiracy tag team has arrived, and they brought friends! Tarheel_Dem Feb 2013 #131
The sub-thread of half-literate hate directly below our posts truly says it all. Number23 Feb 2013 #143
The dwindling numbers speak volumes. No one here, even the haters, believe that this is about.... Tarheel_Dem Feb 2013 #149
Well, as I said downthread there are lots of issues that I would have liked to have seen him handle Number23 Feb 2013 #154
Forgot, these same folks hated Bill Clinton and always will. And he is more revered, more respected Number23 Feb 2013 #156
We just had an election where 75% of Americans agree with the POTUS' use.... Tarheel_Dem Feb 2013 #159
Not only 75% of Americans agree with the use of drones, 77% of LIBERAL DEMS do as well Number23 Feb 2013 #162
"they don't even represent a majority of the fringe??" Tarheel_Dem Feb 2013 #164
West\Manning 2016!!1!1 dionysus Feb 2013 #160
Not even in jest, dion! Not Even In Jest!!!!! Tarheel_Dem Feb 2013 #165
he's comin' after ya! dionysus Feb 2013 #171
How about some warning, dion? Can u imagine waking up to that in the middle.... Tarheel_Dem Feb 2013 #172
It's quite a record, for sure, woo me with science Feb 2013 #28
Careful. Lizzie Poppet Feb 2013 #52
Good one. Beacool Feb 2013 #69
They have to be out for blood tonight. woo me with science Feb 2013 #70
+1 nt OnyxCollie Feb 2013 #84
Applause! FredStembottom Feb 2013 #101
+1 leftstreet Feb 2013 #110
+1...interesting insight...in last paragraph. KoKo Feb 2013 #120
I'm thoroughly disgusted at the jury's hiding Doctor_J's post tpsbmam Feb 2013 #129
I am too. bvar22 Feb 2013 #138
I was appalled by that, too. woo me with science Feb 2013 #157
!!! bvar22 Feb 2013 #136
Rec'd n/t Catherina Feb 2013 #137
Rec. 840high Feb 2013 #153
i thought congress iamthebandfanman Feb 2013 #82
wmws......you get my awesome post of the day award..... tpsbmam Feb 2013 #128
I don't think we can put anyone on Rushmore dsc Feb 2013 #14
Mt. Rushmore can easily handle President Obama: He's really skinny. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #38
Agree with that and your OP. I've been telling people BO is the best in my lifetime for a while now. freshwest Feb 2013 #72
Totally agree. EC Feb 2013 #16
I also agree. AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #20
I am beginning to believe that America has tipped... David Zephyr Feb 2013 #45
Your daughter is a lucky girl. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #43
My sentiments exactly, I am proud to call Obama my President! DrewFlorida Feb 2013 #18
Great avatar. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #44
Mine too, but Obama is the first President in my lifetime who I have full faith and trust. DrewFlorida Feb 2013 #60
I agree riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #19
Indeed. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #46
Even greater than Reagan??? Ian Iam Feb 2013 #21
Ha! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #48
long time no see bud! dionysus Feb 2013 #22
dionysus, you rule! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #49
Great to see you on here, David juajen Feb 2013 #90
I really like your avatar, juajen. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #98
Nice to see you, David. Starry Messenger Feb 2013 #24
I'll always adore you. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #50
Now I'm crying. Starry Messenger Feb 2013 #67
k&r n/t RainDog Feb 2013 #25
Thanks, RainDog. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #93
I remember FDR. That's how old I am and I wish Cleita Feb 2013 #26
FDR is a great role model. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #95
yes Whisp Feb 2013 #27
I'm standing with him because I know the crowd that won't. David Zephyr Feb 2013 #124
I currently put him at #4 alltime, after Lincoln/FDR/LBJ and right before Carter. graham4anything Feb 2013 #29
I agree madokie Feb 2013 #30
Easy to k&r! Politicub Feb 2013 #31
Nice ismnotwasm Feb 2013 #32
The last President sulphurdunn Feb 2013 #33
You have many examples to bolster your argument, that is true Boomerproud Feb 2013 #54
He picks his advisors. sulphurdunn Feb 2013 #62
Your post shows how ignorant you are of President Obama's Accomplishments.. Cha Feb 2013 #63
Please give me sulphurdunn Feb 2013 #77
That list is widely available, right here on DU. MineralMan Feb 2013 #111
So post it. sulphurdunn Feb 2013 #146
Agree. JoePhilly Feb 2013 #39
I'd have to go with Carter Vattel Feb 2013 #47
Yep AgingAmerican Feb 2013 #79
I agree, voted since 1968 still_one Feb 2013 #51
Easily top 10 Prez of all time so far. And that top 10 list includes some exceptional company. JaneyVee Feb 2013 #53
my lifetime? i`d say ike,then johnson. madrchsod Feb 2013 #55
With Medicare and civil rights good point. Those who went to Nam, maybe not still_one Feb 2013 #56
Not by a long shot. alarimer Feb 2013 #61
Yeah, you should have voted for John McCain and Mitt Romney. Cha Feb 2013 #66
This message was self-deleted by its author Son of Gob Feb 2013 #74
AGREED! Nobody is perfect jazzimov Feb 2013 #64
Hey David... WillyT Feb 2013 #65
Hey WillyT! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #100
Bless your heart, David Z.. Cha Feb 2013 #68
It is blessed with Cha! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #113
Heart and Soul, David. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #71
I was born early in the first Eisenhower term. Obama is the best in my life and I expect his Rowdyboy Feb 2013 #73
Don't mess with the Rowdyboy! He's the man! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #127
"I expect his 2nd term to be better than his 1st." Couldn't agree more Number23 Feb 2013 #145
woot ellisonz Feb 2013 #75
*APPLAUSE*!!! Great post! I agree with everything you wrote. nt rivegauche Feb 2013 #80
I am in total agreement with your opinion. Cracklin Charlie Feb 2013 #81
How is he any different from Clinton? zentrum Feb 2013 #83
Well, Clinton had a good economy kudzu22 Feb 2013 #139
If I could rec your post 1000 times I would. Coolest Ranger Feb 2013 #85
Prepare for the Deluge. MineralMan Feb 2013 #86
Explain why zipplewrath Feb 2013 #97
It is the poster's opinion about the President. MineralMan Feb 2013 #99
Discussion forum zipplewrath Feb 2013 #102
Yes, it is, and there has been a good deal of MineralMan Feb 2013 #104
Yes one can zipplewrath Feb 2013 #105
I believe you may be overanalyzing here. MineralMan Feb 2013 #106
And mine was "why" zipplewrath Feb 2013 #107
Do you get that "sense?" MineralMan Feb 2013 #116
It's not about comment zipplewrath Feb 2013 #117
There's my guy! David Zephyr Feb 2013 #112
Wow! Thanks for that. MineralMan Feb 2013 #114
Sorry, David, I know people who have met him, and they say he's terrific in person, BUT... Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2013 #87
I love the guy libodem Feb 2013 #88
I was born in 64 RedstDem Feb 2013 #89
You may realize it now S.A.M Feb 2013 #91
Let's see...Nixon, Ford, Reagan, Bush, and Bush. Zorra Feb 2013 #94
Were you in a coma when Carter was president? ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #125
LOL ~ yeh, back then I was having more than a few Zorra Feb 2013 #166
Hmmmm zipplewrath Feb 2013 #96
LBJ knew how to handle Congress and made good use of the Bully Pulpit maddiemom Feb 2013 #121
Oh, and I'd love to have seen Lyndon take care of Mitch McConnell and the like maddiemom Feb 2013 #123
I know what you mean zipplewrath Feb 2013 #130
He wouldn't have had to "take care of" Mitch McConnel. bvar22 Feb 2013 #141
I'm not sure that Obama's support for Blanche Lincoln was decisive Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #158
Thanks! Great illustrative pictures. And you're right. If he'd handled "Dems" maddiemom Feb 2013 #169
Best Republican President in my lifetime... joeybee12 Feb 2013 #108
Yes I completely agree! Everything considered (it's a different world today) He is the best! hue Feb 2013 #109
I will agree on social issues and give some credit on economic issues but rhett o rick Feb 2013 #115
couldn't agree more. good to see you around again. grantcart Feb 2013 #119
I'm with you David! n/t Greybnk48 Feb 2013 #122
Jimmy Carter, hands down... ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #126
President Obama is the best President of my Lifetime dembat Feb 2013 #133
David, we've laughed together, we've cried together Catherina Feb 2013 #140
Agreed. And I've watched them all since JFK.... OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #142
K&R I llike him alot, though I have to admit to loving Michelle more Number23 Feb 2013 #144
Michelle46 in 2024 and 2028 after Hillary45 in 2016 and 2020. graham4anything Feb 2013 #151
Well said: I agree entirely. apocalypsehow Feb 2013 #147
It may be a little premature to make that pronouncement but... kentuck Feb 2013 #148
+1 Loge23 Feb 2013 #152
K & R Scurrilous Feb 2013 #150
Considering there have been only three other Presidents in my lifetime.... YoungDemCA Feb 2013 #155
K&R Yavin4 Feb 2013 #161
Carter was best in my opinion. blackspade Feb 2013 #163
yes, he is the right man for the times hopemountain Feb 2013 #167
K&R Yavin4 Feb 2013 #170
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