Words of wisdom from President Harry Truman about being President and what is a Republican...

[Larkspur]

Some words of wisdom from a previous President about what it is like being a President, at least one who took his job seriously...

Within the first few months I discovered that being president is like riding a tiger. A man has to keep riding or be swallowed. The fantastically crowded nine months of 1945 taught me that a President either is constantly on top of events or, if he hesitates, events will soon be on top of him. I never felt I could let up for a single moment.

And of course one of Harry's famous quotes about Republicans. Some things never change with time...

Republicans approve of the American farmer, but they are willing to help him go broke. They stand four-square for the American home--but not for housing. They are strong for labor--but they are stronger for restricting labor's rights. They favor minimum wage--the smaller the minimum wage the better. They endorse educational opportunity for all--but they won't spend money for teachers or for schools. They think modern medical care and hospitals are fine--for people who can afford them. They consider electrical power a great blessing--but only when the private power companies get their rake-off. They think American standard of living is a fine thing--so long as it doesn't spread to all the people. And they admire of Government of the United States so much that they would like to buy it.

-- Harry S. Truman



Unfortunately, the Republicans seem to have taken Harry's words above to heart. Our Democratic leaders need to do the same.

[Sherman A1]

1. Give 'em Hell

Harry!

[deaniac21]

2. Just don't bomb any more

Japanese.