FDR and socialism

I have always despised FDR as the father of socialism and big government. He started Social Security. That is practically a mortal sin in my book.

Well, I heard another viewpoint. I was surprised but I will have to consider it. I enjoy Charles Krauthammer's columns and especially those on the war against islamist terrorists. I saw an interview with him and he said that Pres. Roosevelt was one of the people he admires most. I was stunned. Never heard such a thing from people I considered sane. I am reading President Reagan autobiography and he said the same thing. He thought Roosevelt did the right thing for the time. He added that he mourned the constant growth of government.

So, some people whose views I respect spoke well of the enemy.