I have previously indicated here that I am not sure whether anyone but me gets the benefit of comments to entries. I have received a comment relating to the above post that should be shared; the pertinent excerpt follows:
“[Y]ou slander Polk, without a doubt one of the most consequential presidents of our history. He had four goals:
- Annex Texas
- Claim the majority [of] the Oregon territory and California
- Reduce tariffs
- Establish an independent treasury.
He achieved all four in one term. An extremely consequential president.”
Although the entry’s main thrust addressed how presidents are rated in connection with our present day circumstances and not Mr. Polk specifically, and I noted therein that labeling a certain standard for determining presidential greatness that I disagreed with, the “Polk Approach,” “… probably unfairly denigrates Mr. Polk’s achievements,” it is only appropriate to publish this comment to expand Noise followers’ (and my own) knowledge about Mr. Polk. Since Mr. Polk died in 1849, he himself probably isn’t too concerned about the initial post, but the Noise hereby seeks to correct any misimpression it may have left. My Irish Catholic conscience is now clear (at least on this issue 😉 ).
Stay well.
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