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12. Camelot

Thu Nov 9, 2017, 09:53 AM

Nov 2017

It wasn't completely universal, of course.

But, back then the country valued thoughtfulness and intellect.

Somehow, as we have progressed past that high point, we have slid backward into the populism that celebrates stupidity.

8 years of the "guy you would want to have a beer with" followed by a turn to a guy very much like JFK, leading to blowback that gave us a stammering, jackass meglomaniac.

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My gut tells me our next POTUS will be [View all] boston bean Nov 2017 OP

I so hope your gut is correct.😀 dewsgirl Nov 2017 #1

I like him a great deal...he is very smart and personable. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #2

Him and Kamala Harris would make a great ticket. Take your pick on who would be at the top. brush Nov 2017 #23

Either would be great. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #58

Every time I see him I hear JustAnotherGen Nov 2017 #3

LOL... We so need a red head in the WH... hlthe2b Nov 2017 #4

I love his red hair too. underthematrix Nov 2017 #6

I absolutely love Joe Kennedy but he wouldn't be the 1st president with red hair.... WePurrsevere Nov 2017 #16

Oh I didn't know that. Thank you for the history lesson. underthematrix Nov 2017 #19

Didn[t know that interesting factoid about red-headed presidents! northoftheborder Nov 2017 #43

I love me a ginger! JustAnotherGen Nov 2017 #8

Ah yeah! Mad-in-Mo Nov 2017 #48

You're right. Rep Joe Kennedy III underthematrix Nov 2017 #5

I'm just fine with that. MoonRiver Nov 2017 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author WinkyDink Nov 2017 #9

I'm Dubious ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #10

I dunno. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #13

Then Ryan Would Be 48 ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #18

It wouldn't matter who got elected because the GOP could rule by judicial decree Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #25

If That Happens. . . ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #35

We have time in 18 and 20 to stop the GOP packing the courts...and after that it is over. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #54

Ryan may well lose his election next fall. GulfCoast66 Nov 2017 #45

That's not what I'm saying. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #53

I Certainly Can Live With That! ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #64

No he won't...Pence is not a good candidate. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #24

I Think You Missed The Point ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #34

Sorry...hope you are right...I hate Pence, but Trump is a loose cannon. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #55

I'm Hope I'm Right Too ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #63

Ironically, this would the embodiment of making America great again. Atman Nov 2017 #11

Camelot Cosmocat Nov 2017 #12

I think Johnson was better...I really do...but I like Joseph Kennedy III... Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #27

I think Democrats would react favorably to new faces leading the Party. kentuck Nov 2017 #14

He is a pretty new face! boston bean Nov 2017 #15

He is very pretty. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #28

That idea has often been attacked ... left-of-center2012 Nov 2017 #22

Bad idea ...no one should run from 16 except maybe O'Malley...and lets not have candidates who are Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #60

What a great visit it would be with Prince Harry. Gingers everywhere! n/t monmouth4 Nov 2017 #17

...because a House member in a safe District is ready for a national campaign? brooklynite Nov 2017 #20

Why not? Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #29

Name one who has been brooklynite Nov 2017 #33

There is always a first time...he is pretty impressive and Obama was a one term Senator remember Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #57

I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! onecent Nov 2017 #21

At This Extremely Early Point, He's Currently The Candidate I'm Supporting ChoppinBroccoli Nov 2017 #26

I would vote for Kennedy or Sherrod Brown or Kamela Harris..but I do worry that a woman can't get Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #30

I like it lillypaddle Nov 2017 #31

We win MFM008 Nov 2017 #32

"The next Kennedy weighs his next move" brooklynite Nov 2017 #36

I DISAGREE! berni_mccoy Nov 2017 #37

The succession line is interesting. MrsCoffee Nov 2017 #39

If trump goes, then Pence takes his place. Pence will name the new VP, who becomes the next in line tonyt53 Nov 2017 #41

Pence is as guilty as Trump. MrsCoffee Nov 2017 #42

Maybe, but they both will never go out at the same time. tonyt53 Nov 2017 #50

I would love to see that! smirkymonkey Nov 2017 #38

We can only hope....PLEASE! redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #40

I hope so. I think he could be great for this country. SweetieD Nov 2017 #44

I think Orrin Hatch is going to retire Motley13 Nov 2017 #46

But, but, but, he's a ginger! After that south park ep I can never veiw gingers the same way again kydo Nov 2017 #47

How about a Kamala Harris/Chris Murphy ticket? Garrett78 Nov 2017 #49

He has my vote already! n/t CousinIT Nov 2017 #51

Juan Bahama ! C_U_L8R Nov 2017 #52

I hope not, Dan Nov 2017 #56

I like him, honest, humble, seems to be a family guy. Blue_true Nov 2017 #59

His kids are adorable...nice to have younguns in the White House again. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #61

Technically, our next President will be Mike Pence. You're talking about our next ELECTED President. scheming daemons Nov 2017 #62

Maybe in 20 years, after he builds a resume. L. Coyote Nov 2017 #65

I don't think I have ellie Nov 2017 #66