Hate the Nixon bashing
I think The Simpsons has a history of bashing politicians, so it doesn't really bother me when it's in-game. Regarding Nixon, I was too young at the time, but I think history shows that he did earn hi...
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tagsfan60 wrote:trojanchick wrote:he's hardly my favourite pres. but I applaud his EPA stance, his ending of the Vietnam War, and China. I also,applaud his choice of GR Ford as VP because, IMO, Betty Ford was an awesome First Lady
I don't expect many people to agree, but I really hate when this game gets political. I happen to think Nixon did many great things as President including China, civil rights legislation and the EPA. It's clear how the EA creators of this game lean - but can you just stick to the damn game and stop politicising everything. Just my two cents.
He was an easy selection for being inoffensive to everyone in Washington but was also chosen for a sinister reason- he could be beaten in the '76 election since he would be the leading candidate since Nixon was term limited by the 22nd Amendment...nice guy but really just a lamb being led to slaughter. 8)
Something else he is known for that is still around today- he was responsible for helping save railroads and passenger service in the US. Amtrak is the biggest result from the saving of this.
