What political leader inspired you the most?

[Ralphy1]

For me it was JFK, and I almost joined the Peace Corp before he was assassinated. I was young and naive enough to be taken in by his charm and charisma. How about you?

 

[ronaldj]

none in a very long time...

 

[QuickSilver]

In my lifetime.. IKE..... JFK.....BHO

 

[Josiah]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan

 

[Ameriscot]

The ones I admired the most: FDR, JFK, BHO.

 

[QuickSilver]

I threw Eisenhower in because he did a lot for the country, particularly for the middle class post WWII. This day and age he would be a radical leftist according to the standards of the present day GOP.

 

[Debby]

I'm not inspired by any government leaders, but some I respect way more than others. And some aren't qualified to clean out my chicken house.

 

[Ameriscot]

I threw Eisenhower in because he did a lot for the country, particularly for the middle class post WWII. This day and age he would be a radical leftist according to the standards of the present day GOP.

I know little about him but I've heard that as well. He became prez when I was a baby.

 

[Ralphy1]

Ike was like a father figure and JFK was like an older brother...

 

[QuickSilver]

I'm not inspired by any government leaders, but some I respect way more than others. And some aren't qualified to clean out my chicken house.

Putin.... you forgot Putin!!

 

[Laurie]

Owain Glendower , but in modern times Margaret Thatcher.

 

[AprilT]

.......nthego:

 

[AZ Jim]

FDR, Truman, Ike, JFK and President Obama.

 

[AZ Jim]

I know little about him but I've heard that as well. He became prez when I was a baby.

It was the Supreme Allied Commander Eisenhower during WW2 who later said : "In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists, and will persist."

 

[QuickSilver]

 

[QuickSilver]

 

[Ameriscot]

A wise man.

 

[AZ Jim]

As I said when he was my President, I LIKE IKE and the more I think about it the more I like him.

 

[QuickSilver]

Who said we were partisan? lol!!

 

[Glinda]

Aung San Suu Kyi. Just observing her life brings tears to my eyes because of her courage and the sacrifices she has made.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aung_San_Suu_Kyi

 

[Debby]

Putin.... you forgot Putin!!

No I didn't forget Putin. I respect him for the philosophy he has been espousing through all of this rhetoric against him and for how he has resisted being pushed to act out against his better judgement. My understanding of inspiration is something a little different in that 'we are inspired to be better people ourselves' or are 'encouraged to act in ways that are not the norm or more creatively'. Although maybe considering how hard he is being pushed by the West and has not reacted with violence, maybe that could be a source of inspiration. Okay QuickSilver, I am inspired by Vladimir Putin and thus far, I respect him.



inspiration: of extraordinary quality, as if arising from some external creative impulse: they had to thank the goalie for some inspired saves.


respect: - a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements: the director had a lot of respect forDouglas as an actor. - the state of being admired or respected:

 

[Debby]

Those are truly inspirational words! Too bad politicians today don't have that hanging above their desks to remind them of who they are cheating far too often.

 

[Lon]

In my life time Ronald Reagan was my favorite president. I admired, as well as was inspired by him. He was a good govenor for the state of California as well and a great president.

 

[QuickSilver]

Was that before or after Iran Contra or Trickle down economics?

 

[Lon]

Was that before or after Iran Contra or Trickle down economics?

Now that's a nice Partisan response.