Tempus Fugit

The Discovery Channel is doing a series on “The Greatest American.” They’ve left the top 5 open for voting.

Here they are, ranked in the order I think they should be.

1. Benjamin Franklin
2. Martin Luther King Jr.
3. Ronald Reagan
4. George Washington
5. Abraham Lincoln

Benjamin Franklin is #1, because he was so incredibly versatile. He affected the realms of politics, science, technology, invention, the press, and philosophy. You go, Ben. Martin Luther King Jr. is #2 because of his noble dream. We may not be there yet, but we’ve come a long way, baby. Reagan shows up as #3 because he teamed up with the Pope to bring down communism. America + Jesus Super Rainbow Powers Unite! George Washington I don’t really have any strong feelings about at #4. Abraham Lincoln is last because he created two huge government evils: the draft, and the Federal income tax. Boo.

And here is the order that I am guessing the result will be.

1. Abraham Lincoln
2. George Washington
3. Martin Luther King Jr.
4. Ronald Reagan
5. Benjamin Franklin

Yeah… I’m a cynic, and I think that my first choice will come in last, and my last choice will come in first.

What’s your ranking, and why? Please share.