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Ross Perot, self-made billionaire, renowned patriot and two-time independent candidate for U.S. president, has died after a five-month battle with leukemia.
He was 89.
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https://www.dallasnews.com/business/...ropist-dies-89
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Ross Perot, self-made billionaire, renowned patriot and two-time independent candidate for U.S. president, has died after a five-month battle with leukemia.
He was 89.
Great thread title. I heard the news this morning and could hear in my head, "Can I finish? You gonna' let me finish"? with Ross' unique voice/accent.
Knew some guys in TX back when I did security work that had worked with Perot's executive protection team. Their level of armed response was quite impressive.
Perot was right about NAFTA. He wasn't a selected party candidate. It would be interesting to see how a Perot might do today following the disruption that Trump brought to the game.
http://youtu.be/EhVDL_Ah5iI
1992..
One of the biggest political mistakes of my life was supporting Perot in that election. Certainly changed how I look at things.
Agreed. The only better I've ever seen was The Onion posting "Whitney Houston beats Bobby Brown to death," when she died.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gman
Ross Perot inspired a lot of people, created a lot of jobs and a significant contributions to the country.
The only reason I didn't support his political campaign... he couldn't handle the GM board of directors, how could he manage congress and the senate?
May he RIP.
R.I.P. Ross, may God speed.
I can't remember his VP candidate's name in '92, but that guy was hilarious; he kept turning off his hearing aid when Gore and Quayle were yelling at each other during the debate. When asked a question, couldn't hear, didn't know what people were talking about...funny stuff.
I have to admit, I didn't know he was still alive - thought he passed a long time ago.....
RIP sir....
RIP little general
Perot was the leader the country needed in 1992 but all his candidacy did was give both elections to the least qualified candidate (Clinton) — much like another leader I respected, Theodore Roosevelt, and the election of 1912. His independent candidacy paved the way for Trump to beat the establishment Republicans (and I hope influenced Trump to take the candidacy from within a major party instead of splitting the election into a 3-way that would have given the election to the Democrat).
Much respect for a man who knew how to lead without being a narcissistic showboat. I’m sorry he didn’t take over the Republican Party in 1992.
The late James Stockdale. He was practically deaf due to repeatedly having his ears boxed while captive in the Hanoi Hilton for 7.5 years during Vietnam. A Medal of Honor recipient and brilliant man.Quote:
Originally Posted by MED