I’ve read several autobiographies and biographies of US presidents and Coolidge is one of my favorites. It’s interesting how the president of the “roaring twenties” is not fondly remembered by historians but it seems historians aren’t always fond of the truth.
Hoover liked to spend money and we all know of the disastrous reckless spending by FDR and how that turned out yet FDR is remembered as a Saint.
“I want to see this country prosperous. I want to see people get a job, I want to see people get enough to eat. We have never made good on our promises. … I say after eight years of this administration we have just as much unemployment as when we started and an enormous debt to boot!”
Isn't this the jerk who was shown the door at Powerline, perhaps because he did his LEVEL BEST to elect Hillary and Creepy Joe? Why, yes it is! Why, he's a Trump-hater, which means he's anti-American and anti-America First.
I liked Paul at Powerlineblog. I thought he was always interesting and insightful, even if I did not always completely agree. I had the impression he got fed up by the abuse, which was unfortunate. I wish he would return.
In point of fact, he left on his own terms and he wasn't shown the door. Neither did he work to elect either Hillary or Biden. Moreover, having read all of the PL principals for years, I very much doubt that any of the PL crew remaining would agree with any of your characterizations.
I opine "shown the door". In point of fact: you believe what you like...
I say slamming POTUS Trump at every opportunity constitutes "working to elect Hillary and Creepy Joe". He'll do the same thing in 2024. ENJOY another 10 (+) yrs. of 'Rat Rule in The Swamp, brought to you by self-styled "elites" like this creep. I'll be OK, regardless.
Mr. Kane -- I was a Trump nominee. You? Trump did some fine things for the country and I am proud to have been put forward by him. But he has significant personal failings that complicated advancing a pro-American agenda and have now gone so far as to make him unelectable. In addition, we have other leaders in the Party (Cotton and DeSantis being the two most prominent) who have a considerably better chance of being elected and of governing effectively if they are. The past is past; time to turn to the future and leave a boat load of baggage behind.
I will NEVER again vote for a "GOPe" candidate (this time it's apparently DeSantis). I could possibly vote for DeSantis in 2028 if he does the right thing and stays put as governor of FL (which I hope and believe he will do).
I will ONLY vote for POTUS Trump in 2024. Trump is the Man of the Times, not DeSantis (or Cotton). Trump is the "creator" of these Times. I will write-in DJT should he not be on the ballot (and there are LOTS of us...).
Go ahead: cast aside the greatest POTUS since Reagan (or Coolidge). Go ahead: let the GOPe and The Swamp tell you ALL about Trump's "personal failings" and "baggage". Let THEM choose the GOP candidate.
Matt Gaetz demonstrated in the Speaker's battle what "the few" can accomplish. I am a member of "the few".
ENJOY another 10(+) years of 'Rat Rule in The Swamp (of 'Rats and GOPe). I'll be fine, and my kids are grown and successful.
I appreciate your comments, as unkind/unfair towards Trump as they may be. ENJOY!
Not that it adds anything, but I am reminded of an episode of "All in the Family" in which Archie Bunker discusses his favorite presidents, and clumsily references a teapot, and Mike screams "HARDING?!" This is a good measure of conventional wisdom at the time. It is amazing to consider that that episode is now closer in time to Harding's presidency than it is to us.
Ahhh... Mirengoff... I wondered where he went. Still anti-Trump as usual. "Coolidge’s compares well with Eisenhower’s and, from a purely domestic perspective, with Reagan’s." And Trump's; compare your purchasing power from Jan 2020 to today...
Anyone ever hear of the Great Depression of 1920-21? Of course you haven't because Coolidge cut spending by 40% and avoided it.
Thanks for summary, it’s gotten me more curious about those Presidents.
And as a fan of underdog Presidents (Grant especially), I’m empathetic to your approach.
However, I don’t think it is so easy to tie fiscal policies to the great growth of that era—technologies have a big impact. As do demographics.
And the economy’s dependence on agriculture, a global industry, was a major element of the Great Depression. So, not that easy to dump on Hoover or praise Harding-Coolidge.
I’ve read several autobiographies and biographies of US presidents and Coolidge is one of my favorites. It’s interesting how the president of the “roaring twenties” is not fondly remembered by historians but it seems historians aren’t always fond of the truth.
Hoover liked to spend money and we all know of the disastrous reckless spending by FDR and how that turned out yet FDR is remembered as a Saint.
“I want to see this country prosperous. I want to see people get a job, I want to see people get enough to eat. We have never made good on our promises. … I say after eight years of this administration we have just as much unemployment as when we started and an enormous debt to boot!”
Henry Morgenthau
FDRs Secretary of the Treasurer 1934-1945
Among the more ridiculous details of this period is that Roosevelt attacked Hoover for spending too much.
Isn't this the jerk who was shown the door at Powerline, perhaps because he did his LEVEL BEST to elect Hillary and Creepy Joe? Why, yes it is! Why, he's a Trump-hater, which means he's anti-American and anti-America First.
WHAT a CREEP!
Your comment has nothing to do with the post. You should remove it.
I agree.
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I liked Paul at Powerlineblog. I thought he was always interesting and insightful, even if I did not always completely agree. I had the impression he got fed up by the abuse, which was unfortunate. I wish he would return.
Poor thin-skinned Paul? Battered by "the abuse"?
I think of the abuse "po' Paul" laid on POTUS Trump and I like him GONE!
A typical self-styled "elitist", lOOking down his nose at the hoi polloi...like Trump. This description fits Po' Paul to a tee!
In point of fact, he left on his own terms and he wasn't shown the door. Neither did he work to elect either Hillary or Biden. Moreover, having read all of the PL principals for years, I very much doubt that any of the PL crew remaining would agree with any of your characterizations.
I opine "shown the door". In point of fact: you believe what you like...
I say slamming POTUS Trump at every opportunity constitutes "working to elect Hillary and Creepy Joe". He'll do the same thing in 2024. ENJOY another 10 (+) yrs. of 'Rat Rule in The Swamp, brought to you by self-styled "elites" like this creep. I'll be OK, regardless.
You doubt? Doubt what you like...
Mr. Kane -- I was a Trump nominee. You? Trump did some fine things for the country and I am proud to have been put forward by him. But he has significant personal failings that complicated advancing a pro-American agenda and have now gone so far as to make him unelectable. In addition, we have other leaders in the Party (Cotton and DeSantis being the two most prominent) who have a considerably better chance of being elected and of governing effectively if they are. The past is past; time to turn to the future and leave a boat load of baggage behind.
You do you, Mr. Otis.
I will NEVER again vote for a "GOPe" candidate (this time it's apparently DeSantis). I could possibly vote for DeSantis in 2028 if he does the right thing and stays put as governor of FL (which I hope and believe he will do).
I will ONLY vote for POTUS Trump in 2024. Trump is the Man of the Times, not DeSantis (or Cotton). Trump is the "creator" of these Times. I will write-in DJT should he not be on the ballot (and there are LOTS of us...).
Go ahead: cast aside the greatest POTUS since Reagan (or Coolidge). Go ahead: let the GOPe and The Swamp tell you ALL about Trump's "personal failings" and "baggage". Let THEM choose the GOP candidate.
Matt Gaetz demonstrated in the Speaker's battle what "the few" can accomplish. I am a member of "the few".
ENJOY another 10(+) years of 'Rat Rule in The Swamp (of 'Rats and GOPe). I'll be fine, and my kids are grown and successful.
I appreciate your comments, as unkind/unfair towards Trump as they may be. ENJOY!
Should any like-minded read this/these posts, pls. contact me. We'll organize.
Not that it adds anything, but I am reminded of an episode of "All in the Family" in which Archie Bunker discusses his favorite presidents, and clumsily references a teapot, and Mike screams "HARDING?!" This is a good measure of conventional wisdom at the time. It is amazing to consider that that episode is now closer in time to Harding's presidency than it is to us.
A column very much in the spirit of Amity Shlaes.
Ahhh... Mirengoff... I wondered where he went. Still anti-Trump as usual. "Coolidge’s compares well with Eisenhower’s and, from a purely domestic perspective, with Reagan’s." And Trump's; compare your purchasing power from Jan 2020 to today...
Anyone ever hear of the Great Depression of 1920-21? Of course you haven't because Coolidge cut spending by 40% and avoided it.
Thanks for summary, it’s gotten me more curious about those Presidents.
And as a fan of underdog Presidents (Grant especially), I’m empathetic to your approach.
However, I don’t think it is so easy to tie fiscal policies to the great growth of that era—technologies have a big impact. As do demographics.
And the economy’s dependence on agriculture, a global industry, was a major element of the Great Depression. So, not that easy to dump on Hoover or praise Harding-Coolidge.