Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

riefpirate t1_ivfbiv1 wrote

And Massachusetts was the only state that got it right !! Nixon is the building block that started our downward spiral twards fascism !!! Thanks GOP.

61

AlaskanLonghorn t1_ivg4rxc wrote

Nixon did start the EPA, I’d say Reagan was infinitely worse if I’m being honest.

40

riefpirate t1_ivg6q01 wrote

I'd disagree because Nixon made China 🇨🇳 what it is today that was totaly unnecessary. He also set the trump template for trying to overthrow the government. Nixon did some good but to me he is the architect of the conservative movement. It is just my opinion though.

8

AlaskanLonghorn t1_ivg7aj4 wrote

Either way it’s not that big of a deal when we both seem to think. ‘Neither of them were good’ and simply view whos a bigger scum fuck differently lmao

14

Maximum_Radio_1971 t1_ivi5k60 wrote

china moved 400 million people out of poverty in 40 years, thats the greatest economic and social achievement in human history. Nixon helping a bit with that was his greatest achievement as president

3

AlaskanLonghorn t1_ividwth wrote

Eh, not really, almost all of chinas rural population live without utilities like water or healthcare. It’s economy is collapsing and lots of people died for not wanting to play ball.

0

OppositeChemistry205 t1_ivii6il wrote

Bill Clinton pushing China’s entry into the WTO is what made China what it is today.

2

riefpirate t1_ivix283 wrote

They would have never got started without Nixon, Clinton didn't have any choice at rhat point.

−1

OppositeChemistry205 t1_ivii2ju wrote

Nixon expanded Social Security. Part of the expansion was creating SSI and federalizing the program which helped lower income and marginalized people the most. Even in the modern day the legislation is still helping people, the increase in social security payments next year to keep up inflation is because of legislation passed by Nixon. Thanks GOP.

2

Billh491 t1_iviegjn wrote

Right he signed in to law the lowering of the speed limit to 55. This caused people that would not break laws to do so when just could not drive 55.

Once they saw they could get away with it why not try and get away with other things.

All down hill from there.

1

internetTroll151 t1_ivg8nrx wrote

Nixon was a genius politician. What policies of his were wrong? He was smartest guy we had on international politics.

His downfall doesn’t disqualify him from being the correct choice for president. And it really had nothing to do with domestic or international policy he was just an asshole

−11

riefpirate t1_ivg90fi wrote

He was not the best choice he did much harm. Our economy is still in upheaval from his policies.

8

internetTroll151 t1_ivk2oo6 wrote

Bull shit.

He laid the groundwork for international trade and saw China rising as an economic power before anyone else. He knew that we needed china as a economic partner to stop Russia. He built the modern day economy. We'd be in worse shape than Europe otherwise, and likely not be the worlds reserve currency and not be able to whether financial crises as well as we have ( and we have, compared to other nations)

1

JaesopPop t1_ivhagdh wrote

Nixon had some pretty decent ideas. He also needlessly perpetuated the war in Vietnam, and gave a blank check to Kissinger to commit war crimes. He also was paranoid and a criminal, and had some really fucked up domestic choices.

7

jambonejiggawat t1_ivhevg0 wrote

Ok Roger Stone

5

internetTroll151 t1_ivk29bg wrote

ok. 49 states voted for him - all you need to know is that his opponent is a real loser. way to go MA

0

jambonejiggawat t1_ivk6pow wrote

Sadly, as civics and decency have declined, and racism has skyrocketed in recent decades, many more of those states have become firmly entrenched as reliable voters for complete losers. Education is vital, and that’s a big part of why MA is both prosperous and a liberal stronghold. Say what you want, but Republicans are demonstrably moronic. Your comment only reinforces that fact.

1