You seem to have good judgment... Now tell us who your favorite US president is and why ?
Hullo,
I don't really know... I know that Carter has become something of a humanist, but apparently, his record as a president is questionable.
Actually, I don't have clear memories of US presidents before Clinton (I was born in the 80s). The rest I have learned in history books or in conversations with Americans...
It would be facile to answer Obama, as he is certainly the kind of guy I would have as my neighbor or mayor or teacher. He appeared to be wise in his thoughtful and inspiring speeches, good-hearted, concerned about the future of the world, green, and empathetic (see how he was personally broken by the multiple shootings to take place during his terms). But of course, he had dark sides, like his unholy dealings with Snowden and the NSA or his dismal failure in Syria and Irak, or his hawkish stance toward Russia (but ***** is even more hawkish than he was). He also failed to improve the rights of Cubans despite trying a new approach.
Clinton might be a better choice as a manager, but as a man, I think he is outmatched by Obama. And as I said, he was blessed with easier times.
Philosophically, I feel close to Jefferson, but I am disappointed with his condonation of slavery (reportedly, he dimly felt that there was a problem there).
Bernie Sanders certainly looked promising. It's so sad that he lost to Clinton, because he certainly would have defeated Trump!! The Establishment of his party pushed him out, but he had the support of the people, who strongly disliked Hillary and were suspicious about Trump!