Greatest Americans
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From: Twixt Hell/Ann Arbor MI
Originally Posted by Nightshade
Washington, Jefferson, Franklin and the rest were all guilty of treason and rebellion....so I doubt in these days and times they would mention them because they are trying to keep the American people sedate. I know it sounds stupid but look at the programming as of late and you will notice that there aren't a lot of rebellious type shows on regarding the people and the government
Censorship is not far away. 
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Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ...."WOW! What a ride!!!!!"
LUNCH with THEOLDMAN...On a break for now...
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From: Fussa, Japan
i'm disappointed in Discovery and TLC more than anything. you used to turn them on to watch what life is like on the other side of the globe and learn new shit about the world we live in. now you turn on Discovery and you're watching the fawkin Tuttles with their family drama and bikes that i could give a damn about. similar to other programs.
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From: NoVA
Originally Posted by Tobra
I believe you are correct sir, even if she has dual citizenship, she hates America and Americans.
George Washington Carver is on the list, but not in the top 25. Muhammed Ali is not too bad a guy, but not the same league as Carver.
George Washington Carver is on the list, but not in the top 25. Muhammed Ali is not too bad a guy, but not the same league as Carver.
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From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by HondaHoney
i love the blandness of America :thumbup:
Oh yeah, bland.
:rollseyes:
I admit, the people who voted for the "Greatest Americans" were more or less doing a popularity vote and the show, as a result, is stupid -- but come on, America, bland? Please.
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Originally Posted by /^Blackbacca^\
muhammed ali was a great boxer, not a great american. great americans don't flee the country when their country calls on them for service. ali was a draft dodger, great boxer, but still a draft dodger and deserves to be nowhere near that list.
While I agree that's perhaps the most cowardice thing an American can do, I think it is worthy to note that he has done a lot of things for American service personnel after his career that might make him qualify.
Then again, can one ever forgive what he did? I'm not so sure.