Egad.
Harriet Tubman is a minor historical figure: she does not deserve this type of honor.
Being on a bill is like having your likeness chiseled on Mt. Rushmore: it is reserved for the "greats."
This is a sop, an appeasement, pure and simple.
Oh yeah, like I want to see her ugly puss everytime I spend a twenty: not.
If it were my choice, I'd like to see General MacArthur smoking his classic wooden pipe.
Quote: ams288If you have strong negative feelings about this..... find a hobby.
Not a big problem.
Just demand the old twenty in commerce, or ask for tens and hundreds.
Or ask for one with AMS Avatar on it ;-)
We all know President Trump will be putting his ugly mug on every single denomination come 2017...
I was hoping for his wive's pics, all of them ;-)Quote: ams288I find this whole debate silly.
We all know President Trump will be putting his ugly mug on every single denomination come 2017...
Quote: TwoFeathersATLI was hoping for his wive's pics, all of them ;-)
If it must be a Trump, please let it be Ivanka. If it must be a hero of American history, who can say "no" to Sacagawea?
Trivia time! Guess where I am.
If she asked me, I hope I could say 'no'. But this is a promise I cannot make, I am a weak man in many ways ;-)Quote: WizardIf it must be a Trump, please let it be Ivanka. If it must be a hero of American history, who can say "no" to Sacagawea?
Trivia time! Guess where I am.
Where are you?
Just a guess, Cascade Locks, Columbia River Oregon...
Quote: TwoFeathersATLJust a guess, Cascade Locks, Columbia River Oregon...
Ding ding ding!
This is also near the Bridge of the Gods. If that sounds familiar, it was as far as the character Cheryl Strayed hiked in the movie Wild. Not sure if she got past that point in real life. The PCT goes all the way to the Canadian border.
I will research the 'bridge of the gods'. I have only been in the Pacific NW once, just to catch a cruise from Seattle to Alaska. I need, I need very much to get back out there.Quote: WizardDing ding ding!
This is also near the Bridge of the Gods. If that sounds familiar, it was as far as the character Cheryl Strayed hiked in the movie Wild. Not sure if she got past that point in real life. The PCT goes all the way to the Canadian border.
And why are you there? You 'bout to climb a Mtn or sumtin?
But if that is the point, why not put the image of one of America's most successful business-people on the bill, one who is both black and a woman?
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you for your spending pleasure:
Quote: MrVI can sort of understand the "wisdom" of choosing Tubman, as that should satisy both women and blacks.
But if that is the point, why not put the image of one of America's most successful business-people on the bill, one who is both black and a woman?
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you for your spending pleasure:
It's got my vote XD
Quote: MrVI can sort of understand the "wisdom" of choosing Tubman, as that should satisy both women and blacks.
But if that is the point, why not put the image of one of America's most successful business-people on the bill, one who is both black and a woman?
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you for your spending pleasure:
I would prefer Pam Greer.
Quote: TwoFeathersATLAnd why are you there? You 'bout to climb a Mtn or sumtin?
That picture was taken in 2014. Here is a less flattering Sacagawea picture taken at Lewis & Clark college.
Oh, I see now. You are posting older pictures when you looked younger ;-)Quote: WizardThat picture was taken in 2014. Here is a less flattering Sacagawea picture taken at Lewis & Clark college.
I gotta admit, I got a soft spot in my heart for Sacajawea, and a couple other Native American maidens....
Quote: MrVI can sort of understand the "wisdom" of choosing Tubman, as that should satisy both women and blacks.
But if that is the point, why not put the image of one of America's most successful business-people on the bill, one who is both black and a woman?
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you for your spending pleasure:
Don't worry, once they finish wasting money on this change they will put her on the $100.
I would've liked Jefferson on the 20. Nobody but me (and the Wizard, I understand) seem to use 2 dollar bills.
If it had to be a woman, Eleanor Roosevelt would have been my pick.