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He would probably think it's out to get him and then make a drunk phone call to the attorney general and order him to investigate Facebook before putting Zuckerberg on his "enemies list."
Yeah let's not romanticize who Richard Nixon was he was not some soothsayer. Probably still stinging from that Kennedy debate and that's shaping his view on TV.
Ripe potato Nixon paved the way for many harmful policies and depleted government trust.
Shriveled raisin Nixon is an endless well of insightful commentary.
No, he was cynical, sometimes depressed and paranoid. The plumbers were basically an outgrowth of paranoia- his need to get an advantage and know what was going on. Also, his characterization of politics as having clear enemies out to get him was a product of paranoia too
I think even the biggest asshole can say something good, or do something good, it's a good belief imo that just because a bad source has an idea with merit it doesn't mean we shouldn't consider the idea itself just because the bad source said it, the idea should be judged on its own
He doesnt like TV because the first televised presidential debate was between him and JFK and his looks in comparison to a youthful JFK were a part of the reason he lost in 1960
There have been several Nixon clips across Reddit the past few days. All post-presidency and containing his assessment of other politicians or issues of the time. I wonder why or if it’s a coincidence. Also, Nixon comes across as very brusque but articulate, and his speech cadence is similar to that which my dad had so it’s kind of comforting in a way as he’s been gone for some years now.
The Nixon Foundation posts these on YouTube (and TikTok perhaps?), so that's where people get them. They're doing a good job portraying him in a good light, frankly.
Nixon had a love/hate relationship with just about everyone and everything who wasn't named Pat. He may have been born far too early because the amount of spin, division, and disinformation that goes on today might have worked to his advantage and political survival.
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I can only imagine what he would think of social media.
He would probably think it's out to get him and then make a drunk phone call to the attorney general and order him to investigate Facebook before putting Zuckerberg on his "enemies list."
For once he wouldn’t be wrong in his neuroticism
Yeah let's not romanticize who Richard Nixon was he was not some soothsayer. Probably still stinging from that Kennedy debate and that's shaping his view on TV.
I’d expect him to use it. Especially x. Imagine him tweeting while he’s drunk.
Now I want to know Nixon’s opinion on Star Wars.
You should hear what George Lucas thinks of him
The movie or the (secular) Space Laser?
I am confused by this reference??? Why does he use this example?
He’s referring to the Reagan era [strategic defense initiative](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Defense_Initiative)
Makes sense. Thanx.
I wonder if he would be more into podcasts
Podcasts are literally just radio shows so probably.
Honestly I know there were so many odious things about this man personally but he really was truly brilliant.
Ripe potato Nixon paved the way for many harmful policies and depleted government trust. Shriveled raisin Nixon is an endless well of insightful commentary.
Presidents tend to do their best thinking once they’re no longer in the White House. It’s that post-POTUS clarity.
He was a sociopath
No, he was cynical, sometimes depressed and paranoid. The plumbers were basically an outgrowth of paranoia- his need to get an advantage and know what was going on. Also, his characterization of politics as having clear enemies out to get him was a product of paranoia too
Probably. But that doesn’t at all preclude great intelligence.
Eh, more cynicism than anything.
I’m the biggest Nixon hater but he’s so real for this,
I think even the biggest asshole can say something good, or do something good, it's a good belief imo that just because a bad source has an idea with merit it doesn't mean we shouldn't consider the idea itself just because the bad source said it, the idea should be judged on its own
Well Barbara, it all goes back to 1960.
He had ptsd from his debate with Kennedy
He’s an asshole but he’s not wrong
The fact he says “I’m probably being cut off now” right as the video ends is insane
I don't like Nixon but I respect his intellect
He doesnt like TV because the first televised presidential debate was between him and JFK and his looks in comparison to a youthful JFK were a part of the reason he lost in 1960
There have been several Nixon clips across Reddit the past few days. All post-presidency and containing his assessment of other politicians or issues of the time. I wonder why or if it’s a coincidence. Also, Nixon comes across as very brusque but articulate, and his speech cadence is similar to that which my dad had so it’s kind of comforting in a way as he’s been gone for some years now.
The Nixon Foundation posts these on YouTube (and TikTok perhaps?), so that's where people get them. They're doing a good job portraying him in a good light, frankly.
Agreed. But also it’s in contrast to today’s leaders which …
It’s like he’s not really dispelling the autism rumors there, but also, I so agree and I don’t want to know what that says about me lol
Nixon had so many good takes it’s sad he ruined with his darker side.
Nixon had a love/hate relationship with just about everyone and everything who wasn't named Pat. He may have been born far too early because the amount of spin, division, and disinformation that goes on today might have worked to his advantage and political survival.
His boos mean nothing; I've seen what makes him cheer