RIP: Gerald Ford
Former president Gerald Ford has passed away. I don't have anything insightful to say about this. In fact, you could argue that I don't have anything insightful to say about the Ford presidency when I teach, either. Both of which make me sad.
He was the only unelected president. He pardoned Nixon. He fathered the man who would play Joe in When Harry Met Sally. What is this man's legacy?
He was the only unelected president. He pardoned Nixon. He fathered the man who would play Joe in When Harry Met Sally. What is this man's legacy?
posted by Courtney at 3:37 PM
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Like his successor, with whom he often co-wrote persuasive op-ed pieces, Ford may be better known for his post-presidency role as genial elder statesman, perking up on occasion to remind people to set aside partisan differences and do what's best for the nation and the world.
He's basically a reminder of what it was like when decent guys ruled Congress.
Welcome seven and NSAH. This question came up at a get-together last night, and the smartest person in the room said it was definitely the pardon on Nixon. Everybody hated him for it then, but in our post-OJ world, we understand that it really would have sidetracked the country for a very long time.
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