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To: jlallen who wrote (41836)	4/8/2004 11:53:06 AM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 89467

Ike was the first prez I was really conscious of, having "campaigned" for the General in numerous noontime playground mass "gang fights" (everybody link arms and charge across the field at the Stevenson guys who were doing the same :-) . I never thought him a brain, but, the more I read his speeches and thoughts, the better he looks to me. I think he is probably underrated by most. Managerial skills proved to be his forte in WW2, despite being distracted by the time he was spending with his lady friend. I don't mean to disparage any strategic strengths, but he had the very difficult task of melding the Brits and us, and, for the most part, despite the best efforts of Monty, pulled it off. As for JFK, I'd say lots of potential unrealized due to a bullet in da head. WR

To: jlallen who wrote (41836)	4/8/2004 12:21:08 PM
From: Suma	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 89467

I think your assessment of the Presidents is correct. Interesting post. I think Carter the best out of the group. Kennedy never had a chance to really prove himself. He and Clinton too interested in "other things" .... Trouble is no one with a brain... intellect would run for president.. The politics takes up too much time and game playing in Washington.. Who has time to read. I heard that Kennedy read very fast,however, and consumed a great deal of information from many newspapers every morning. We are Monday quarterbacks. OH, thought Rice was brilliant... Quite a woman.