Woofs, do you wonder, as an American, why the rest of us are keenly interested in what goes on in the USA? Well, in terms of influence it is the biggest kid on the block and what happens there effects all of us, not only US citizens and residents.
--No-yes-... I have thought about that issue as a person, not "as an American"; but I no longer wonder about it, as I have an answer for it that satisfies me concerning the worldwide interest in America, and its importance in world affairs since the American Civil War.
I would be happy to share my thoughts on it, although it wanders somewhat away from the topic of this thread.
I find your take on US presidents of interest.
--My take on US Presidents has evolved over the years, as has my political viewpoint. Again, an interesting topic far afield from our thread subject. Oh...and I did not mention Barry.
My opinion is that he was weak and a knowing tool. He was and is a criminal from the beginning, because he started with a fraud and went on from there. His crimes are reprehensible, though murder in cold blood is not among them, as far as I know. But they are serious. He is the crowning humiliation to the shame of the American people and the deception played upon them.
I liked Kennedy - he, to me, had a sense of humanity about him; even a human like vulnerability which I found endearing. I am biased towards him partly because he supported the mission to get a person on the moon (and safely back) and was (it seemed from a distance) pro race reconciliation.
--Agree. My feelings about Kennedy have oscillated back and forth. At present we can put aside debates about his "true nature" , leadership, policies, and place in history; but we surely can agree, that he was murdered.
I also liked Reagan - I don't think he had Kennedy's intellect, but also had a sense of humanity about him and was bright enough to take advice. He also had a great sense of humour often at his own expense.
--The people of the United States also adored Reagan. He was not murdered, but there was an attempt.
Thereafter I can't recall anything special...
--that is because, as a whole, the Presidents have not been exceptional human beings. The mediocrity of the
and sincerely hope that I'm wrong about Trump. He certainly has a once in a lifetime opportunity to help resolve the ongoing Korean problem.
--There are no guarantees that Trump will be successful or even survive his term. Trump may not even succeed in resolving the situation with Korea, but has already removed a major obstruction to peace, and contributed more to the cause of peace there than any other person since the Korean War.
Regardless of one's opinion of him, one has to concede that the recent breakthroughsin Korea have occurred under his Presidency, and quickly. In my opinion this is not a coincidence, although his many detractors will ignore this simple fact. In the end, it is for the Koreans, Chinese, and Japanese to work it out. They live in the neighborhood. But Trump has made reconciliation possible.
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