The Rating Game

July 2024
1min read


The comments regarding John C. Calhoun were particularly disturbing as I am a descendant of the gentleman. Rather than being an apple-polishing “yes man,” which we are accustomed to today, Mr. Calhoun spoke his mind. Instead of waiting for his turn at the Presidency, he acted like a V.P. Washington could use more of this today.

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