Well, be it the times or the man, FDR did absolutely anger the ruling class with his social programs, Social Security being the *biggie*. To this very day you can find small pockets of old rich people who are still opening bitter about that program specifically. Danged socialism, is what it is.

Compared to the current guy FDR was a visionary. He gave the nation hope when it needed it. He turned a *disability* into *opportunity* as he was a role model for the working man. He brought back optimism. You can see it in the art, architecture, furniture and music of his day. It was optimistic. It was that fearlessness that frames the man.

With that said, I agree that under the microscope of todays meddling tabloid public, he would have not been given the opportunity to shine.

Having been born after he died I can think of only two honorable men who have become president. Gerald Ford, not the brightest bulb in the shop and my favorite president, Jimmie Carter, who was just *too honorable* to keep the job. Did I agree with both these men. No. But at least ya' didn't have to worry about them *lieing* to you like Clinton did to a certain extent and Bush does daily, loudly and often.

Bobert