A well functioning executive of a liberal democracy should be boring and effective.

The US puts far too much import on its President. They would have been better off with a symbolic monarch so the Chief Executive could get work done. All the limos, "Hail to the Chief," drama of Airforce One -- it's just a distraction.

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trollslayer · 46-50, M

Thats the way it was supposed to be

Bumbles · 51-55, M

@trollslayer Do you think? The "Imperial Presidency" seems to have has an evolution, from Teddy to FDR and modern communication.

trollslayer · 46-50, M

@Bumbles Well, trivia: Who was the first president to appear on US currency, what denomination, and what year? Answer - Lincoln, on the penny, in 1909!!! https://www.usmint.gov/learn/history/historical-documents/history-of-presidents-on-our-coins Given that, I think your mention of TR beginning the imperial presidency is accurate.

Bumbles · 51-55, M

@trollslayer See what I learn on SW! Thanks.