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"An examination of Ulysses S. Grant's two terms as President of the United States (18691877) reveals many scandals and fraudulent activities associated with persons within his administration, including his cabinet, that was in continual transition, divided by the forces of political corruption and reform. Grant, ever trusting of associates, was himself influenced by both forces. The standards in many of his appointments were low, and charges of corruption were widespread.[1] Starting with the Black Friday (1869) gold speculation ring, corruption would be discovered in seven federal departments, including the Navy, Justice, War, Treasury, Interior, State, and the Post Office. Reform movements initiated in both the Democratic Party and the Liberal Republicans, a faction that split from Republican Party to oppose political patronage and corruption in the Grant administration. Nepotism was prevalent, with over 40 family members benefiting from government appointments and employment. The prevalent corruption was eventually called "Grantism."
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulysses_S._Grant_presidential_administration_scandals
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We've been here before, and we made it through. (Original Post)
erinlough
Apr 2017
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Except for all those hurt or killed. Yes, there have been corrupt administrations
uppityperson
Apr 2017
#1
Sorry, I misunderstood. I thought you were saying we survived before, we will again
uppityperson
Apr 2017
#3
The difference between Grant and Trump is that Grant was a drunk who had periods of sobriety.
world wide wally
Apr 2017
#4
uppityperson
(115,677 posts)1. Except for all those hurt or killed. Yes, there have been corrupt administrations
before. Sometimes they have resulted in positive change, sometimes not. It sucks for so many.
erinlough
(2,176 posts)2. I agree. I was interested in how the situation was resolved.
The investigations have already started for us, Grant was not honestly investigated until his second term. The control in congress is the key.
uppityperson
(115,677 posts)3. Sorry, I misunderstood. I thought you were saying we survived before, we will again
Seeing history being made as an adult is very interesting and looking at the past, instructive.
world wide wally
(21,744 posts)4. The difference between Grant and Trump is that Grant was a drunk who had periods of sobriety.
Trump is batshit crazy constantly.