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Yes, it is too bad that Teddy didn't stay in office. He let Taft take over for him because he promised he would limit his Presidency for two terms. When he saw what a mess Taft had made, he ran against him as a 3rd party, permitting Wilson to take over.

Either Roosevelt or Taft would have been better than Wilson.

I had forgotten that Hoover was appointed by Wilson. He may well have had democratic leanings. He may have switched parties because the Republican were so dominent in the '20s.

I always liked Coolege. This is the first time I've seen a conservative critisize him. His criticisms seem to be 2: 1) He did not stop the Soviet expansion; 2) He did nothing economically. #1 is not a problem--the US has traditionally been non-interventionist in the world. #2 he seemed to hint that Coolige rescinded a tax cut. I've never heard of that. Non-intervention in the economy is often the best policy for the government. We've done that since 1776, with a few exceptions, up to the national income tax in 1916. Yecch.

The subject title "Democrats Can't Be Trusted" implies Republicans can be trusted. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Both parties have the same goal, control of the population. They only differ on the method. Both parties see the Constitution as a "living document" to be interpreted for the time and purpose. Both parties are beholden to special interests.

Less than 50% of the adult population participates in national elections now. The vast majority of those refusing to participate believe, and rightfully so, there is little difference in these two parties.

Nothing will change the course of our nation with parties at the helm. Until a real independent movement asserts itself, by the people, we will continue to court tyranny. Any independent movement must not limit the goal to simply electing an independent President, but an independent Congress that supports an independent President.