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Zeus posted...

A president who literally brought America to war with itself is a pretty shitty president. While people praise him for the reconstruction, it wouldn't have been necessary if not for his destruction.

He in some ways made my life harder as a kid, although I prob only survived early on because of school lunches, so I guess I need to blame him for that as well. It was MUCH harder to get a job when I was 11-14 or so because of child labor laws though. I had to work at christmas tree lots, and under the table jobs only.

That being said, many of his changes were amazing, and he build up the infrastructure more than any other president. Maybe he wasn't perfect, but we need more progressive presidents like that in my opinion. If he had been able to continue, everyone would have the right to a job right now, which I think would be great (no welfare etc, just everyone has work they can do, and should do).

I don't even think that is needed anymore because you can automate most menial labor jobs at this point, but for the past 40 years or so, I would have much prefered everyone having a job (and even being required to answer phones etc if your disabled), than welfare/disability etc. Work is an important part of a healthy life I believe.

Anyway FDR at least did something and tried to make America better (for everyone not just the rich). Nobody is perfect but I sure would like more presidents like him, especially now.

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