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The Greatest American

Discussion in 'History Forum' started by saturneptune, Dec 16, 2006.

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  1. Daisy

    Daisy New Member

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    I understand and sympathize with what you're saying, BUT the title is a superlative - meaning "only one".
     
    #21 Daisy, Dec 18, 2006
  2. Scarlett O.

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    I know what superlative means, I've taught English. :laugh:

    Alright then, I will cast my vote for them using a collective noun. I cast my vote for the unsung American.
     
    #22 Scarlett O., Dec 18, 2006
  3. Pete

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    ok, a serious one: Fanny Crosby
     
    #23 Pete, Dec 18, 2006
  4. Melanie

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    I am gonna vote for Fulton Sheen, I am reading up heaps about this guy.
     
    #24 Melanie, Dec 18, 2006
  5. BubbaScott

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    There are two people actually who I look as the greatest. Theadore Roosevelt and Ronald Regan.

    Roosevelt vaulted America on to the national spotlight with the Spanish American War. He made us the number two super power. Second only behind Great Britain at the time.

    Regan brought honour back to the White House during a time of struggle and was a man of action. He was a great statesman and a hard lined fighter.
     
    #25 BubbaScott, Dec 18, 2006
  6. Daisy

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    Fair enough.

    But why them?
     
    #26 Daisy, Dec 18, 2006
  7. LeBuick

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    Oh, was this thread for favorite singer?

    I's toke egrish two Miss Scarlett. Fo times in da fife grade alone. I's so good me learners wants me da stay wit um.
     
    #27 LeBuick, Dec 18, 2006
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    Congressman Louis T McFadden
     
    #28 Rufus_1611, Dec 18, 2006
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    Depends on how you define greatest. Ifyou're talking about influential, then FDR and Lincoln would have to be up there. If you'retalking about goodness and integrity, neither of them would be a blip on the radar screen.

    Thomas J. Jackson (Robert E. Lee & George Washington close behind)
     
    #29 PastorGreg, Dec 18, 2006
  10. BubbaScott

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    Thomas Jackson was a devout christian. He had a standing order, that if at all possible, his units were not to be involved in action on a Sunday. So as not to defy Gods wishes.
     
    #30 BubbaScott, Dec 18, 2006
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    #31 LeBuick, Dec 19, 2006
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    :wavey: Aren't some of the men listed here actually British... I mean, before the Declaration of Independence and all... :) :thumbsup:
     
    #32 mnw, Dec 19, 2006
  13. Ulsterman

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    Crapper was British too!!
     
    #33 Ulsterman, Dec 19, 2006
  14. mnw

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    Ulsterman, are about to become very unpopular?

    BTW, I am looking forward to our upcoming game of Risk!
     
    #34 mnw, Dec 19, 2006
  15. NaasPreacher (C4K)

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    Please fellas - lets not let facts get in the way :).
     
    #35 NaasPreacher (C4K), Dec 19, 2006
  16. JonC

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    I think for over all impact, I’d say Albert Einstein.

    I also want to put Washington, FDR, and MLK. If colonial America counts, I’d put Jonathan Edwards high on my list….this is too hard…..I’ll stick with Einstein.
     
    #36 JonC, Dec 19, 2006
  17. LeBuick

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    Now they're the american way. If you need facts just check with Al Gore. You know, the inventer of the internet.
     
    #37 LeBuick, Dec 19, 2006
  18. Daisy

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    You do know, don't you, that he said he helped create not invent the internet and the scientists backed him on that.

    :rolleyes:
     
    #38 Daisy, Dec 20, 2006
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    That's Al. Poor guy.

    No matter what he says, he comes off looking like a pompous fool or a raving maniac.:smilewinkgrin:
     
    #39 carpro, Dec 20, 2006
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    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
     
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