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Jim Lane

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17. I agree. We sometimes talk about Trump spurring "civil war" but it's a metaphor.

Sat Sep 2, 2017, 01:51 AM

Sep 2017

During Buchanan's administration, several states adopted resolutions of secession, leading to the Civil War with capital letters (and with 600,000 deaths). For my money, he's still the worst.

For damage done in the first eight months, however, I think Trump is the worst. At this point he's not the worst overall but he's easily won the Outstanding Rookie award. If he can stay in office for the rest of his term, he has a real chance to overtake Buchanan.

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After sober and dispassionate deliberations I have something nice to say about Donald Trump [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2017 OP

I thought that Buchanan had no kids. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2017 #1

He must have had nieces or nephews DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2017 #3

Doesn't "progeny" refer to someone's children? greatauntoftriplets Sep 2017 #4

Duno DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2017 #6

I believe you're right. Some debate that he was gay NotASurfer Sep 2017 #10

I have noticed a positive thing about 45. BigmanPigman Sep 2017 #2

Well, he did go to Wharton AND WhiteTara Sep 2017 #5

another positive Angry Dragon Sep 2017 #7

I'm trying.... Lochloosa Sep 2017 #8

People have learned correct usage of the term 'supremacists' leftstreet Sep 2017 #9

Buchanan had better hair. n/t GallopingGhost Sep 2017 #11

In this picture Plucketeer Sep 2017 #15

I can see that! GallopingGhost Sep 2017 #18

Buchanan is the only president to remain a lifelong bachelor. Who are his progeny? L. Coyote Sep 2017 #12

I believe the Bush family joins in that appreciation. rurallib Sep 2017 #13

We are not yet into full on civil war GeoWilliam750 Sep 2017 #14

I agree. We sometimes talk about Trump spurring "civil war" but it's a metaphor. Jim Lane Sep 2017 #17

i almost didn't click on this thread due to the title. just sayin n/t orleans Sep 2017 #16

... NurseJackie Sep 2017 #19