Richard Nixon on Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan - 1980

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[riff]

"No, he has not been President yet."

[ethtfxk]

Kids, as you see, once upon a time politicians in USA used to be intelligent, polite and articulate....

[taylorverrall]

Whoever is running this account deserves a raise

[ZFKATNBADGER]

The most adult, honest and classy response to the Carter administration.

[MilesColtrane.]

I remember watching on Youtube the debate between Nixon and Kennedy. There was a question that was asked and Kennedy answered first, then when it was Nixon’s turn he responded something along the lines of “I do not disagree with Mr Kennedy on this point, I think that is the right way to go” or something to that effect… and that was it. That is a good example of a man putting his ego aside in order to prioritize the nation’s interests. He’s not there to show off and insult his opponent just for the sake of winning, he’s there to protect the nation’a interests. I am honestly incapable of even imagining such an answer coming from today’s politicians. Today’s American politics are nothing but a sad ego fest

[ednash]

Compare this to the way politicians talk about each other today … 😢

[bbbready]

1980: Trying to get Nixon to say something bad about Reagan
2016: “Can you guys please just say something nice about eachother?”

[PV]

The whole purpose of her question was to get Nixon to say something bad about Reagan. He didn’t fall for it !! 😂😂😂

[mrspaulb]

For the young people reading this, you need to understand that back then people had decorum, manners, and observed rules of propriety (in public, at least), even if they vigorously disagreed. Society would not allow it any other way. People that didn’t act civil towards their fellow man were looked down on and ostracized.

[juanrodriguez]

I miss type of guys, smart, well spoken and sharp

[orivilletycoon]

I've never heard anyone give a more accurate description of Jimmy Carter.

[james]

Okay, this was in May 1980 before the election. Nobody thought Reagan could win - nobody. At the very end of this clip, notice how Nixon says "yet" - and then smiles.

[yeltsin]

The more I hear Nixon speak the more I admire him

[thursday]

Very refreshing to hear him compliment and give a legitimate critique politely. He didn’t castigate and insult either of them.
Thanks for sharing!

[constitutionalist]

I love the way president Nixon handles his conversations with the press.

[benden]

I wasn't alive when he was president but he comes across as very measured and intelligent.

[thehudda]

People criticize Nixion. But, if you look at his years in office, he was truly an effective President!

[subhamdaslovesraptor]

Great respect for Fmr President Richard Nixon

[allentisthammer]

What a shame that he crossed the line. He served our country so well. I didn't agree with everything but I still admire him.

[Marmalard]

I really miss the era of brilliant men of conviction being President.