NorthSideSox72 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 We do a lot of bashing in here, often for good reason. So it got me thinking... what politicians, present or past, do you all actually like? I am not saying you think they are perfect, but, ones who you think are at least close to what you'd like to see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) I would like Ron Paul if he was more of a realist. He's a really honest guy. I don't really mind most senators regardless of party, but most of the politicians I really hate are in the House. And most of the craziest ones are in districts where they have no chance of being defeated in an election, so they never go away but periodically remind you of how irritating they are. Kind of like herpes. Edited June 2, 2009 by lostfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I don't agree with everything he says, but i find Mike Huckabee to be one of the more likeable people in the political world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 02:51 PM) I don't agree with everything he says, but i find Mike Huckabee to be one of the more likeable people in the political world. Agreed, forgot to mention him. I used to like Jesse Jackson Jr. until the whole Blago thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Sen. Paul Simon from the great State of Illinois. I was in a documentary class in college and he took time out of his busy schedule to do an interview with us. I wasn't there, but the people that interviewed him said he was incredibly nice and accommodating. And he seemed to have a lot of integrity. I also like Durbin for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukeEm Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I really do like Barack Obama, as cliched as that may sound. Bernie Sanders is another one I like too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Bernie Sanders and Dennis Kucinich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Ron Paul and Jesse Ventura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 02:37 PM) Bernie Sanders and Dennis Kucinich. I actually respect Kucinich because he doesn't sugar coat what he believes in, unlike the other 99% of the bulls*** politicians out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 02:22 PM) Sen. Paul Simon from the great State of Illinois. I was in a documentary class in college and he took time out of his busy schedule to do an interview with us. I wasn't there, but the people that interviewed him said he was incredibly nice and accommodating. And he seemed to have a lot of integrity. He made an appearance when I was in school about the time we were giving up the Panama Canal. Afterward, he spent about 15 minutes patiently explaining to a few people why that was a good thing. He may be the last of the honest beyond approach lawmaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Henry Waxman Russ Feingold Dick Lugar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokona Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Jim Webb Bernie Sanders Russ Feingold Gavin Newsom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KipWellsFan Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Tim Kaine, Barack Obama, Mark Warner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubano Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 12:46 PM) We do a lot of bashing in here, often for good reason. So it got me thinking... what politicians, present or past, do you all actually like? I am not saying you think they are perfect, but, ones who you think are at least close to what you'd like to see? None! All of them need to find a real job to earn their bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Past? Theodore Roosevelt. My very favorite political figure. He was a bit before my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 07:23 PM) Past? Theodore Roosevelt. My very favorite political figure. He was a bit before my time. Harry Truman and the obvious Lincoln. Interesting how little I know about the Congress/Senate before recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Ronald Reagan, Abe Lincoln. Both Goldwaters. Dwight D. Eisenhower. I also liked Silent Cal. None of the current politicians really appeal to me. Ron Paul would be good if he wasn't so crazy. I like Peter Boulware (yes, the football player). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 John Boccieri of Ohio's 15th District Mike Signer, running for Lt. Gov. of Virginia right now. i did a project on the former, and i know the latter. he's a good guy, and a reference on my resume. so i hope he wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Corey Booker Gavin Newsom Barack Obama Russ Feingold Dennis Kucinich Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Paul Wellstone Jennifer Granholm - was always very nice to me. Jon Corzine - once complimented me on his beard (I in turn complimented him on his sweater vest) Dick Lugar Bernie Sanders Jimmy Carter Gerald Ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Jun 3, 2009 -> 07:48 AM) Paul Wellstone Jennifer Granholm - was always very nice to me. Jon Corzine - once complimented me on his beard (I in turn complimented him on his sweater vest) Dick Lugar Bernie Sanders Jimmy Carter Gerald Ford Where is Barney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Kevin Joyce, Illinois State Representative. I believe the 35th district. He's a democrat, but was one of my football coaches last year and is a really cool guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Reagan Gingrich Jindel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Braley, Huckabee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Durbin. I used to dispise the guy. But in recent years we have agreed on a few issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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