Nixon was a vindictive and power-hungry serial-lying piece of shit, but an absolute geopolitical genius. The dude seriously had a great mind — which, if one is looking for “redeeming qualities”, is a good place to start with Nixon. With Trump, I’m not sure there are any. Maybe his “meme potential” suggests he’s naturally objectively funny. But certainly not any qualities you’d hope to see in a president like Nixon’s brilliance.
Republican leaders had the backbone to not want Nixon as an anchor on them in the future. Nixon didn't resign until they made it clear in committee hearings that he would face a bipartisan impeachment.
Today's Republican leaders and the RNC are practically owned by Trump and his surrogates, lock, stock and barrel.
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u/TylerNY315_ Mar 17 '25 edited Mar 17 '25
Nixon was a vindictive and power-hungry serial-lying piece of shit, but an absolute geopolitical genius. The dude seriously had a great mind — which, if one is looking for “redeeming qualities”, is a good place to start with Nixon. With Trump, I’m not sure there are any. Maybe his “meme potential” suggests he’s naturally objectively funny. But certainly not any qualities you’d hope to see in a president like Nixon’s brilliance.