Those mentioned were not living in these perilous times.
The Presidency now has to be taken very seriously, to much at stake like threats of nuclear wars and possible annihilation of the human race. I definitely want my president to take the job seriously and have the stamina to be able to work.
The early days of the republic were not “perilous times”???
Jefferson and Washington aren’t good enough for you????
I figured you for a Rudybot, but your posts are generally pro-Fred. Obviously, you completely failed to understand my post.
I still assert that who seek power the most are those who deserve it the least. For me, this is axiomatic.
And just because Washington and Jefferson did not yearn for the job does not mean they did not take it seriously. In fact, they were the two best presidents we ever had, in my opinion.
Also, do you realize who was the first American president to fight a war in the Middle East, which was won convincingly? Adams paid ransom to the Muslim thugs. When Jefferson took office, he said “millions for defense and not one cent for tribute” then kicked some major butt. Unlike you, I would welcome a president Jefferson.