The History Thread

[Brodeur]

Originally Posted by The Unseen

it's probably a product of my liking of Thomas Jefferson since they hated each other, but Hamilton was a douche

A badass douche.

[The Unseen]

badassery is not in question

[Giantsfan1080]

Originally Posted by Smokey Joe

Im a big Hamilton fan to. There's just so many of them, its hard to choose.

Hamilton and Washington were my favorites and I've read pretty much anything I could on them.

Unseen I figured you liked Jefferson. I'm glad these rivalries still exsist after 230 years.

[Brodeur]

I've always liked Madison myself.

[Smokey Joe]

Originally Posted by The Unseen

it's probably a product of my liking of Thomas Jefferson since they hated each other, but Hamilton was a douche

If I recall correctly, Jefferson and Hamilton were great friends, but politics ruined their friendship. I think Jefferson was pissed because Hamilton was Washingtons right hand man and he wasn't.'

I don't care what anyone says, there has never been a greater group of politicians in this country like the revolutionists.

[Shiver]

Ben Franklin was a rebel indeed
He liked to get naked while he smoked on the weed
He was a genius but if he was here today
The government would **** him up his righteous A!

[diabsoule]

Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

Hamilton and Washington were my favorites and I've read pretty much anything I could on them.

Unseen I figured you liked Jefferson. I'm glad these rivalries still exsist after 230 years.

I'm a big fan of TJ (Thomas Jefferson). My favorite president during the 1800s, however, was James K. Polk. He actually is my second favorite of all time.

[Chucky]

Originally Posted by The Unseen

hamilton?

ewwwww

Ha...I agree. I am also a Thomas Jefferson man myself...and well...you can't really agree with both.

[SuperMcGee]

Originally Posted by diabsoule

I'm a big fan of TJ (Thomas Jefferson). My favorite president during the 1800s, however, was James K. Polk. He actually is my second favorite of all time.

Most "somewhat-learned" people like Polk. His most basic facts make him pretty darn likable.

Jefferson > Hamilton for sure

[The_Dude]

Originally Posted by Smokey Joe

Mount Vernon is the home of the great George Washington. NEVER, ever talk bad about it.

Disregard what dabears said. Mount Vernon is awesome.

[619]

So, who's familiar with history outside of the US? How about Latin America? I'm a second-year history major and to this point that's where I'm most versed in, although I'm adequate with European history (1300-1800ish). Fun thing about Latin American history is it is taught using a very politically-centered approach with so much discussion focused on its cultural ties to the US because of relentless intervention dating back to Columbus' days. Probably one of the most unappreciated histories in the world.

[scottyboy]

Right, right, now I remember. It was the guy who didn't kill Johnson. Did a pretty sweet report on that some time ago.

And we all know that most badass guy was John Jay.

[Brothgar]

Franklin /discussion

[CJSchneider]

FTW

[Giantsfan1080]

Hamilton did more for the country than Jefferson. Don't get me wrong I admire what Jefferson did but he was somewhat of a hypocrite and I'm not even talking about the slavery issue. He was 100% against big government but then he used all the governments money for the Louisiana Purchase. I'm glad he did but for someone who preached what he did it didn't make much sense. I also didn't like the smear campaign he used against Washington after he left his cabinet.

[619]

I get it, this is more of a joke thread lol.

Alright.

[MichaelJordanEberle (sabf)]

Originally Posted by 619

So, who's familiar with history outside of the US? How about Latin America? I'm a second-year history major and to this point that's where I'm most versed in, although I'm adequate with European history (1300-1800ish). Fun thing about Latin American history is it is taught using a very politically-centered approach with so much discussion focused on its cultural ties to the US because of relentless intervention dating back to Columbus' days. Probably one of the most unappreciated histories in the world.

I took a history course on Colonial Latin America last semester, it was really interesting. I would have taken the follow up Modern Latin America course, but it was filed under the same category and I think I need 4 of them, I'm double majoring with history and polisci.

[diabsoule]

Originally Posted by 619

So, who's familiar with history outside of the US? How about Latin America? I'm a second-year history major and to this point that's where I'm most versed in, although I'm adequate with European history (1300-1800ish). Fun thing about Latin American history is it is taught using a very politically-centered approach with so much discussion focused on its cultural ties to the US because of relentless intervention dating back to Columbus' days. Probably one of the most unappreciated histories in the world.

I took the required Latin America course in college but the professor was terrible. Dry as sandpaper, no wit, got off on tangents easily, etc... His tests were brutal as well. I didn't do well in the class.

[Bob Sanders Dreadlock]

A time before internet porn? No thank you

[YAYareaRB]

Originally Posted by diabsoule

I'm a big fan of TJ (Thomas Jefferson). My favorite president during the 1800s, however, was James K. Polk. He actually is my second favorite of all time.

I had a black friend that was related to him. Had all kinds of letters and whatnot dated back in those days.

[gsorace]

Is it true the reason black people dominate most professional sports is because slave owners selectively bred the biggest and strongest slaves?

[YAYareaRB]

Originally Posted by gsorace

Is it true the reason black people dominate most professional sports is because slave owners selectively bred the biggest and strongest slaves?

I always wondered that myself.

[Giantsfan1080]

I am trying to keep this serious.

[gsorace]

It was a serious question

[Giantsfan1080]

Originally Posted by gsorace

It was a serious question

Ok Jimmy the Greek.