Politicians - As they should be!
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A few tidbits on Harry Truman. Yes, things change, but we could stand some of this today:
"Harry Truman was a different kind of President. He probably made as many, or more important decisions regarding our nation's history as any of the other 42 Presidents preceding him. However, a measure of his greatness may rest on what he did after he left the White House.
The only asset he had when he died was the house he lived in, which was in Independence Missouri . His wife had inherited the house from her mother and father and other than their years in the White House, they lived their entire lives there.
When he retired from office in 1952, his income was a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally licking them, granted him an 'allowance' and, later, a retroactive pension of $25,000 per year.
After President Eisenhower was inaugurated, Harry and Bess drove home to Missouri by themselves. There was no Secret Service following them.
When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of the President, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American people and it's not for sale."
Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done anything which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise."
As president he paid for all of his own travel expenses and food.
Modern politicians have found a new level of success in cashing in on the Presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices. Political offices are now for sale. (sic. Illinois )
Good old Harry Truman was correct when he observed, "My choices in life were either to be a piano player in a w
e house or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference!
I say dig him up and clone him!!"
"Harry Truman was a different kind of President. He probably made as many, or more important decisions regarding our nation's history as any of the other 42 Presidents preceding him. However, a measure of his greatness may rest on what he did after he left the White House.
The only asset he had when he died was the house he lived in, which was in Independence Missouri . His wife had inherited the house from her mother and father and other than their years in the White House, they lived their entire lives there.
When he retired from office in 1952, his income was a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally licking them, granted him an 'allowance' and, later, a retroactive pension of $25,000 per year.
After President Eisenhower was inaugurated, Harry and Bess drove home to Missouri by themselves. There was no Secret Service following them.
When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of the President, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American people and it's not for sale."
Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done anything which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise."
As president he paid for all of his own travel expenses and food.
Modern politicians have found a new level of success in cashing in on the Presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices. Political offices are now for sale. (sic. Illinois )
Good old Harry Truman was correct when he observed, "My choices in life were either to be a piano player in a w
e house or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference!I say dig him up and clone him!!"
Eric Mc said:
Jimbeaux said:
I don't know if it just got too much to resist or do we just have people of lesser character today all around?
One word - Media.Constant attention
Constant questionning
Constant expectation
madala said:
Politicians - As they should be!
...I am very disappointed, I thought I was going to see some pictures bodies swinging from lamp posts......
...I am very disappointed, I thought I was going to see some pictures bodies swinging from lamp posts......
All leaders should start out knowing they will get the Mussolini treatment as default and that they need to work very hard in their 5 years in the post so that it doesn't happen?
Edited by Halb on Sunday 23 January 18:09
Halb said:
madala said:
Politicians - As they should be!
...I am very disappointed, I thought I was going to see some pictures bodies swinging from lamp posts......
...I am very disappointed, I thought I was going to see some pictures bodies swinging from lamp posts......
All leaders should start out knowing they will get the Mussolini treatment as default and that they need to work very hard in their 5 years in the post so that it doesn't happen?
Edited by Halb on Sunday 23 January 18:09
Police State said:
Eric Mc said:
Jimbeaux said:
I don't know if it just got too much to resist or do we just have people of lesser character today all around?
One word - Media.Constant attention
Constant questionning
Constant expectation
Clinton
Nixon
Kennedy
Jimbeaux said:
Police State said:
Eric Mc said:
Jimbeaux said:
I don't know if it just got too much to resist or do we just have people of lesser character today all around?
One word - Media.Constant attention
Constant questionning
Constant expectation
Clinton
Nixon
Kennedy
ErnestM said:
Jimbeaux said:
Police State said:
Eric Mc said:
Jimbeaux said:
I don't know if it just got too much to resist or do we just have people of lesser character today all around?
One word - Media.Constant attention
Constant questionning
Constant expectation
Clinton
Nixon
Kennedy
AndrewW-G said:
Derek Smith said:
Jimbeaux said:
A few tidbits on Harry Truman. . . .
I say dig him up and clone him!!"
No need. We have Blair. They could be twins.I say dig him up and clone him!!"
Jimbeaux said:
Police State said:
Eric Mc said:
Jimbeaux said:
I don't know if it just got too much to resist or do we just have people of lesser character today all around?
One word - Media.Constant attention
Constant questionning
Constant expectation
Clinton
Nixon
Kennedy
Police State said:
Jimbeaux said:
Police State said:
Eric Mc said:
Jimbeaux said:
I don't know if it just got too much to resist or do we just have people of lesser character today all around?
One word - Media.Constant attention
Constant questionning
Constant expectation
Clinton
Nixon
Kennedy
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