“But for his head exploding in Dallas, JFK would be considered one of the worst presidents in the country’s history.”
I doubt he’d be considered one of the worst; more likely one of the most inconsequential. When you ask somebody who sings his praises for a list of his accomplishments, they really don’t have an answer.
He supporting cutting taxes to spur the economy for one thing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0g07fOx3kg
Today’s Dems would condemn him for being too “right-wing” to win their nomination.
My Dad has long maintained that, from a legacy standpoint, being assasinated was the best thing that ever happened to JFK.