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Originally posted by PhiPsiRuss
Uhm, yeah. Hamilton's role in the development of this nation is far more significant than Reagan's role. No one is alive who knew an yone who knew anyone who knew Hamilton. There is no emotional support for him. The support for Reagan is being based purely on emotion, and not on a rational analysis of his overall contribution to America. This debate should not occur now. it should occur in several years after everyone has calmed down.
Also, blaming Woodrow Wilson for the Great Depression is absolutely absurd, and indefensible. His outlook on international affairs almost completely composes the Post-WWII international stage. He may actually prove to be the 20th century American president with the greatest influence in global affairs.
Ranking LBJ ahead of Reagan deserves debate though. Reagan clearly beats him in foreign affairs. Domestically, the Great Society was a double edged sword. It advanced civil rights, and allowed many to escape poverty, while institutionalizing poverty for many more.
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Hamilton did have a lot to do with the founding of the country. He hasn't done much lately though. Reagan deserves some sort of memorialization for his winning of the Cold War and averting what could have been the end of humanity.
But I agree, this is the reason that the Catholic Church waits so long to canonize saints. #1: if there's any dirty laundry, in time, it will be discovered. #2: emotional appeals are far less effective years after the fact.
I don't think this stuff will get through. And if it does? It's only a picture on a bank note. Not really a big deal in my opinion.
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