Reply #47: FDR was a Pragmatist [View All]

As he came up with a solution to a problem-he clearly indicated,
I do not know if this will work but if it does not we will stop
and try something else. None of that "I am resolute and strong
and we will do this.This is the Absolute Answer" as does GWB
and most Republicans.

He would institute a program, let it get started, then sen Eleanor
out to go among the people and find out if it was truly working.

He also had altruist leanings but was a Capitalist who saw
Capitalism Fail. The Great Depression was a world wide failure
and the Capitalist System Failed. Yes the greatest Democrat
FDR saved Capitalism and Democracy. He understood that a middle
class was essential to Democracy. He understood even Capitalism
cannot succeed unless the money is circulating throughout the
economy. He provided Government Jobs WPA CCC and others.
Money was circulating through Communities and finally we climbed
out of the Depression.

Jonathan Alter(ar?) has written a book FIRST ONE HUNDRED DAYS
(How FDR saved Capitalism and Democracy) Everyone of our CongressMembers
should read this to remind them of their Heritage as a Democrat.