Thread: Your Political Heroes/Heroines

Marjorie "Mo" Mowlam


Possibly the most straight-talking, no-nonsense politician England has ever seen, if not the world. Admitted to taking drugs as a student, incredible for a politician and something I deeply admire her for, and in the process making possibly the funniest political quip ever: "I tried dope. I didn't particularly like it. But unlike President Clinton, I did inhale." Quit Parliament after she became bored with her work, to set up a charity, MoMo Help, to help drug addicts and their families. Plus, you know, she's a real looker.

Leon Davidovich Trotsky


Being a Trotskyite (Trotskyist?) I have to put ol' Leon fairly high up the chart. A masterful tactician and head of the Red Army during the Civil War, he used innovative techniques to win the war for the Reds. After Lenin's death he proposed huge widespread revolution, making Communist States numerous around the globe. He opposed Stalin and was genuine in the Communist cause. Exiled from Russia in 1921, he was eventually killed by Stalin's agents in 1938, in Mexico.

Bill Clinton


Far and away, and without a doubt, the best modern President there has ever been. During his term in office (as a Democrat, I may add) he improved environmental regulations, improved education, restricted the sale of handguns, and worked long and hard for an NHS-universal style of healthcare system, which unfortunately was blocked in Congress. Unfortunately he had a liking for stimulation of the oral variety, and what a shame that such a talented man will only be remembered for that.

Yours?

bill clinton, for sure... he did it in the place 8)

um, probably some previous presidents, civil war era and before, plus some after.

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Clinton just got busted. I wish the worst thing Bush did was got some ass on the sly, but unfortunately, WE"RE all wearing that blue dress now. Swappy, you're right! "Mo" Mowlam is HOT! That receding hairline turns me on...you have her number? ~Inky

Not really, she's kinda dead.

Bumpity bump.

Although I don't care for Dem's, I agree that Clinton was one of the best President's we've had. He maintained great foreign relations, the economy prospered, etc. He caught alot of shit, and he was as dishonest as the rest of them, but nobody can deny he was good for the US.

You seem pretty open minded, which I never took as a conservative republican trait. Many here think I'm such a left wing dem but that's not true. I base my opinions on facts and research, and most all, what's right and wrong. This administration sux. I'd say the same if this were a democratic administration. Everyone knows that Dems have always been about the people as where republicans are about big government, but the balance is what keeps us even keel and I can plainly see where Bushco is turning this country into a fascist state. So I believe the balance has tilted off the scales.
I didn't vote last election because the choices were pitiful. The liberal vote would have went to Adolf Bush so I went and smoked a spliff instead. So, in a sesnse, I'm also to blame for this corrupt institution...~Inky

My general views make me conservative, and I'm more of an in between party kinda guy - but if I had to take sides it would be Republican. Democrats, in general, do what "looks good" to the people but aren't usually best in the long run. I am very conservative in my views, but ultimately I also feel people should be able to make their own decisions so long as it doesn't negatively impact someone else's rights.

Being open minded doesn't make someone Liberal. The biggest problem I have with Democrats and Liberals (generalization here) is that they like to stir the pot and make big deals out of nothing. They're always standing in front of a camera bashing this and slamming that, all to advance their own agenda. They always want more, more, more with no regard to the effects elsewhere.

As for 'my' party, I like Bush (don't flame) because he has the balls to do something and stand up for what's right (although sometimes he goes about executing things wrong). While he's bad for us today, tomorrow with another president in office the world will still view us as the Country that stands up and does what's best for us and the world (most cases). No way a Liberal would have done that. Kerry would have hid under his desk while the Taliban / Iraq became stronger and developed more elaborate plans to terrorize the world. I would have been for voting a Democrat into office last election had their candidate not been such a lying wuss. At least Bush is more honest than most... I guess that makes him a target. Well, that and having a low IQ.

But I can't asscociate "honest" and "what's right for the people and the world" with Bush. (Really Cheney's in charge). It seems to me that leaders seem to be hand-picked from the rich (Dem & Republic alike) and their agendas are greed driven. It would be nice to see someone from the middle class working America nominated for office. I agree, Kerry the ketchup man is spoon fed, but so was Bush. Neither ever had struggle to make their financial ends meet. Give me a man or woman with dirt under their fingernails, that's who I think would do the best job... ~Inky

The problem with liking a leader because he "stands up for what is right" is that a lot of people have wildly differing views about what equals "right". That's why Clinton was a good President, he pushed laws and guidelines that were universally good. In my mind there's no doubt that what Bush is standing for is not right.