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Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by PrettyRita(f): 7:38am On May 24, 2017 |
The history of American democracy has records of presidents that had varying degree of illnesses and diseases while in office and in most cases, they served out their tenure. They include, Woodrow Wilson who had a stroke during his second presidential term. The ailment left him paralysed. He secluded himself in the White House while his wife helped him to hide his condition from the public. Franklin D. Roosevelt was another President who was sick throughout his tenure even though he eventually collapsed and died while in office. He suffered from polio throughout his term, which paralysed both legs. He did his best to disguise his condition, sometimes even finding ways to stand. Dwight D. Eisenhower suffered a heart attack and a stroke during his presidency and undertook surgery for Crohn disease. Although John F. Kennedy had his image crafted in youth and vigour, he dealt all his life with Addison’s disease. The disease caused him severe pain and forced him to take medication before his eventual assassination. Dwight Eisenhower even though he contended with Crohn disease is ranked amongst the greatest American Presidents of all time. He is regarded to have innovated and gave America the leadership it deserves especially after the Second World War. He dealt calmly and rationally with each situation, always finding a solution that avoided war without diminishing America's prestige. He ended the Korean War, balanced the budget not just once but three times, and of course he authorized the creation of NASA in 1958. These and many other accomplishments rank Eisenhower amongst the best American Presidents of all time, even though he was sickly throughout his eight years in office. Like Eisenhower, President Muhammadu Buhari was a war veteran who served in many capacities during and after the Nigerian civil war. Just like Eisenhower who was practically called upon by the American people to run for the presidency, Nigerians were unanimous in their vote for President Buhari during the 2015 general election. President Buhari’s accomplishments since assuming office bear resemblance to Eisenhower in so many ways. Under his watch, the Boko Haram Sect which hitherto almost overran the entire nation has been decimated. The Nigerian security forces are in such high spirit and poised in bringing the Boko Haram insurgency to a conclusive end. The war on corruption though marred with many controversies has continued to yield significant results, and the Nigerian economy which hitherto was in deep recession is now gradually coming out of it. Despite his health challenges, President Buhari has continued to stir the ship of state, while moving the nation on the path of growth and development. While I remain an ardent supporter of a proper medical screening of all political office seekers, we must appreciate the fact that nobody holds absolute control of his health status. Some of the American Presidents we examined earlier only became sick after they assumed office. But for their love for But for their love for Country they pushed through their tenure as they strived to bring the dividends of democracy to the American people. We must, therefore, come to appreciate the zeal of the President to move Nigeria to greater heights while he may be struggling to maintain a perfect health. We must also come to appreciate that such scenarios are not peculiar to Nigeria, but a reflection of socio-political order around the world. As we patiently wait for President Buhari’s electoral promises to come to full bloom, like Eisenhower, PMB may emerge as the greatest plus to Nigeria’s democracy. This is wishing Mr. President quick recovery and long life. https://www.vigil360.com.ng/politics/20-latest-news/223-dwight-eisenhower-and-muhammadu-buhari-the-paradox-of-two-sick-presidents.html
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Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by IdeyFindWife: 7:59am On May 24, 2017 |
OP forgot one critical, all-essential factor.... Eisenhower had intellect, clear policies, workable plans, set achievable goals with the guts to see USA through those times; Buhari lacks all these, has bad health.... ....common, working brain-box sef, e nor get APC sold us fake Belgium Engine ! As for those being paid to write-up these arss-licking drivels, the only similarity between Bubu and those US Presidents is the Stolen Speeches you lot like pilfering and plagiarizing time and again! Much the same like "Pain" & "Pleasure". Both start with /P/, but are worlds apart in every way! 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by Idokojimmy: 8:10am On May 24, 2017 |
let me be objective in this matter. Eisenhower's achievements today are being examined after his administration. we might just say the same about Buhari after 2019. Afterall, thats what Femi Adeshina always says. wait wait wait |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by Nobody: 9:13am On May 24, 2017 |
so which of them went to hide in london indefinitely? 2 Likes |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by Emekamex(m): 9:15am On May 24, 2017 |
We cant be comparing politics of the 18th - 19th century to that of the 21st. It wont be possible today for a president to hide his ailment from the USA citizens and the same should likewise be applied to Nigeria. We should stop comparing apples and oranges, and trying to twist facts. |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by capatainrambo: 9:34am On May 24, 2017 |
what fukery is this op? president Eisenhower was educated he attended Harvard before he began his military career president buhari dose not have any certificate president buhari has people like amechi, and that useless good for nothing cbn gov working for him your comparison is wack to say the least mhen 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by PrettyRita(f): 10:01am On May 24, 2017 |
capatainrambo: NO FUCKERY IN THIS MATTER. THE WRITER ONLY GAVE AN HONEST COMAPRISON. IF U HAVE A CONTRARY POSITION STATE IT AND LETS HAVE INTELLECTUAL CONVERSATION, PLEASE. |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by BlowBack: 10:02am On May 24, 2017 |
Comparing one of the greatest Generals from the 5 star club who commanded bought the Pacific, European and North African front to a quota system product known as Buhari is the height of abuse of the correlation theory. How long did it take Buhari to rise to the rank of a General in the Nigerian Army - little less than 15yrs with a stint as a war criminal in a brutal civil war. Eisenhower formulated the policy of reconstruction for both Japan and Germany and was an advocate of peace refusing entries from war hawks like Patton who wanted another war with the Russians. Eisenhower and Buhari no be mates! 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by BlowBack: 10:04am On May 24, 2017 |
PrettyRita: What has Buhari done in terms of nation building both as the head of the criminal military junta of 1984 and now as the head of the islamofascist party 2 Likes |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by BlowBack: 10:06am On May 24, 2017 |
This is how they were comparing the serial electoral failure to Abraham Lincoln. 1 Like |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by amazingspiderma: 10:09am On May 24, 2017 |
PrettyRita: Thrash of the day......... 2 Likes |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by Kyase(m): 10:25am On May 24, 2017 |
PrettyRita:You won't get that with the wailers. |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by Histrings08(m): 10:29am On May 24, 2017 |
So this is real? Adonbilivit...i only know one thing that can make u come up with this write up... Nd that's Money! Ego! Kudu! Owo! |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by BlowBack: 10:36am On May 24, 2017 |
Kyase: Things named in honor of Eisenhower Education Eisenhower College in Seneca Falls, New York Military Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, located at Fort Gordon near Augusta, Georgia Eisenhower Hall, the cadet activities building at West Point Eisenhower Monument at West Point Camp Eisenhower Parks Eisenhower State Park (Kansas) Eisenhower State Park (Texas) Military Vessels USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, the second Nimitz-class supercarrier Dwight D. Eisenhower, a British A4 class steam locomotive Landforms Eisenhower Range in Victoria Land, Antarctica Mount Eisenhower in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains (New Hampshire) Highways Eisenhower Interstate System sign south of San Antonio, Texas Many streets across the United States are named for Eisenhower, including this residential avenue in Shreveport, Louisiana Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defence Highways Eisenhower Parkway in Essex County, New Jersey Eisenhower Expressway (Interstate 290) near Chicago Eisenhower Tunnel on Interstate 70 west of Denver Others... Dwight D. Eisenhower National Fish Hatchery The Eisenhower Institute in Washington, D.C., a policy institute Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C. Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site in Texas Eisenhower Executive Office Building, part of the White House Complex The Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California Eisenhower Presidential Center, including the Eisenhower Presidential Library, in Abilene, Kansas Eisenhower Avenue (WMATA station), rapid transit station in Alexandria, Virginia Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, a commercial airport in Wichita, Kansas Things named after Buhari.... Boko Haram first choice as chief negotiator with the Nigerian Govt. Mohammed Buhari Rd, Abuja And that's about it 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by PrettyRita(f): 10:47am On May 24, 2017 |
im aggregating the reactions. i will deal with them in the my next post. Things may not be moving as faster as envisaged, but i assure you, we are on tract |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by BlowBack: 10:53am On May 24, 2017 |
PrettyRita: On A ONE WAY PATH TO DESTRUCTION 1 Like |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by SalamRushdie: 10:57am On May 24, 2017 |
The difference is that those three American presidents were not terminally Ill and had great brains , Buhari has one of the lowest specification of brains in the human race which is already a big problem and then add him being terminally ill and naturally lazy ..Just imagine the disaster 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by reptile1: 11:11am On May 24, 2017 |
BlowBack: :DD Kai this guy is the baddest antagonists Men see finishing from left right and center with anoda uppercut crushing the op and buhari to smithereens. 4 Likes |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by PrettyRita(f): 12:31pm On May 24, 2017 |
No body is crediting Buhari with mechanisms being put in place to perpetually address the issue of corruption; No body is commending the recovery of looted funds; Nobdy seems to acknowleged the gains made in the North East; Boko Haram use to occupy large part of the country; No body appears to be recognizing the positive image that the nation has created for herself ever since the administration came on board No body is talking abouth the strategic policies being put in the place. The recent executive order, the social welfare scheme, the school feeding programme, etc why? |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by IBBG(m): 12:32pm On May 24, 2017 |
hehehehehehehee. chai nigerians blood d hot wella. i no fit laugh |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by BlowBack: 12:50pm On May 24, 2017 |
PrettyRita: Maybe because we all know that Buhari does not deserve any accolades from us by doing next to nothing but sit his dry ass in London wearing the same gown |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by akpanoka: 3:49pm On May 24, 2017 |
Wailers have taken over the thread |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by hucienda: 3:52pm On May 24, 2017 |
Generals George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Grant, Eisenhower. |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by kayez: 2:04pm On May 25, 2017 |
hucienda:Op Wehdone Sir |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by EmeeNaka: 2:21pm On May 25, 2017 |
PrettyRita:Which of the mechanism being put in place for addressing issues of corruption are developed by Buhari? The TSA, Whistle blower policy, EFCC, BVN are all there before Buhari became president. Which one is his own? And mind you, Buhari himself is very corrupt and runs a corrupt administration, from his Nepotistic appointments to sectional appointments. What you call corruption fight is the fight against opposition. Another lie of yours is claiming that Buhari has defeated Boko Haram. Do you think Nigerians are more interested in Boko Haram being defeated than being secured in Nigeria? Fulani herdsmen has killed more Nigerians than what Boko Haram killed and are killing Nigerians till date and Buhari, the Tribalist, watch over them planning to give them reward of grazing reserve. Buhari is a demon. Buhari can only be compared with Osama bin Laden. |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by akpanoka: 3:30pm On May 25, 2017 |
Wonderingg why this thread hasnt made the front page. These are issues that should trigger political discussion, especially as we prepare for 2019. with issues like this, nigerians would ask themselves what kind of leaders they want? What legacy the leader should leave? have the ones they elected delivered? and so on. sadly, threads that make front page are pics of nairalanders with snakes, Davido in his new house, Dbanj expecting new baby, Wizkid smokes skunk, etc. lol |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by Easy5265: 2:15pm On Jun 07, 2017 |
PrettyRita: The question you should ask yourself is how has these policies affected the average Nigerian. The price of every commodity in the market has doubled if not triple. Jobs have been lost despite the campaign promises to create more jobs. FYI I have been supporting Buhari since 1999 in APP, to ANPP, CPC and now, cause I felt corruption and lack of discipline was our problem...this is aside the ineptitude of GEJ. |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by fergie001: 2:19pm On Jun 07, 2017 |
SalamRushdie:Hian. I dislike this man but you hate him, Haba, You want to kill him Jesus As for u,OP......Let me choose my words carefully so that your mod-in-chief do not do the needful "Our great democracies still tend to think that a stupid man is more likely to be honest than a clever man."... So continue to live in fool's paradise. 1 Like
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Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by LordOfNaira: 2:31pm On Jun 07, 2017 |
akpanoka: Because the thread lacks substance. Why would you compare the president of a country practising true federalism with that of a messed up and fantastically corrupt country like Nigeria. How do you expect the country to work when even parents bribe officials to let their children cheat? |
Re: Dwight Eisenhower And Muhammadu Buhari: The Paradox Of Two Sick Presidents by akpanoka: 3:37pm On Jun 07, 2017 |
LordOfNaira:that is the corruption that Buhari has come to fight |
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