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LARRY · 08-13-2007, 10:51 AM

Wooded teeth..yeah.

He's the reason there is a DETROIT.

Surferjer · 08-13-2007, 11:13 AM

I remember George was a decent prez, kept his affairs quiet (I mean LOOK at Martha-he had to have some interns from Yale or Harvard).

I think he took more credit than he deserved from the war victory-I mean the British were undermanned and their supply chain was wayyy overstretched. Plus, George's officers really ran the war for him. He just stood there posing, like when he crossed the Potomac while his men worked their asses off.

RacyTracy · 08-13-2007, 11:50 AM

TimMullen · 08-13-2007, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LARRY

GREAT general. One of the best, ever -- beat the British and their incredible army and navy.

First President -- had nothing to compare it to -- DID A GREAT JOB.

Actually (depending on definition) George Washington was not the first President of the United States. That title falls on John Hanson, who was the first (to fulfill a full term) President of the United States (from 1781 to 1782) under the Articles of Confederation - the predecessor of the Constitution of the United States. George was the first president under the Constitution (which did not come into effect until 1788).

Just a bit of trivia for those who didn't know...

xtn · 08-13-2007, 12:50 PM

Bunnies do NOT taste like chicken.

Chickens taste like bunny.

xtn

evomind · 08-13-2007, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LARRY

GREAT general. One of the best, ever -- beat the British and their incredible army and navy.

First President -- had nothing to compare it to -- DID A GREAT JOB.

Interesting fact...no one ever painted George Washington the same way twice, so we're still not 100% sure exactly what he looked like.

i disagree.
historians and even tacticians from washingtons day didnt regard him as anything special as a general or tactician.
he lost many battles and even when the british surrendered, general washingtons feats were politicized and spun in as favorable light to him as they possibly could.
i love george washington and what he did for our country, but im just relaying what ive read.
dont shoot the messenger.

zOOmz · 08-13-2007, 01:36 PM

I think that the beauty of Washington came out when he was president. He wasn't perfect, still imbedded in the British aristocratic ways, but he was able to balance things amazingly well. I believe that his neutrality when England and France were going to war kept us a republic.

ms355 · 08-13-2007, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimMullen

Actually (depending on definition) George Washington was not the first President of the United States. That title falls on John Hanson, who was the first (to fulfill a full term) President of the United States (from 1781 to 1782) under the Articles of Confederation - the predecessor of the Constitution of the United States. George was the first president under the Constitution (which did not come into effect until 1788).

Just a bit of trivia for those who didn't know...

Tim, you found one who didn't know. I appreciate the lesson in history.

zOOmz · 08-13-2007, 02:17 PM

Yeah, I think that George would have been a better president without Hamilton's influence. But that is my opinion as I am not a Hamilton fan. Hamilton was all about entitlement for the rich and to hell with everyone else.

uclacyc · 08-13-2007, 02:18 PM

Alexander Hamilton was the one that really built this country. As a bastard born in Haiti, he created our banking system, Coast Guard, and Wall Street, to name his major achievements.

LARRY · 08-13-2007, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evomind

i disagree.
historians and even tacticians from washingtons day didnt regard him as anything special as a general or tactician.
he lost many battles and even when the british surrendered, general washingtons feats were politicized and spun in as favorable light to him as they possibly could.
i love george washington and what he did for our country, but im just relaying what ive read.
dont shoot the messenger.

Uh...we're not all speaking BRITISH now...so I think you got your facts all wrong.

zOOmz · 08-13-2007, 02:22 PM

Somehow posts 29 and 30 switched positions.

LARRY · 08-13-2007, 02:25 PM

Alexander Hamilton.

Brilliant man.

Lousy shot.

Surferjer · 08-13-2007, 02:53 PM

hahaha lol +1 Larry! An oldie but a goodie:

LARRY · 08-13-2007, 03:08 PM

Yeah. Alexander Hamilton missed Aaron Burr and shot high, into a tree.

Burr put one in his abdomen.

Before he died, Hamilton outlawed pistol duels. Smart guy, but too little too late...

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Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	I remember George was a decent prez, kept his affairs quiet (I mean LOOK at Martha-he had to have some interns from Yale or Harvard). I think he took more credit than he deserved from the war victory-I mean the British were undermanned and their supply chain was wayyy overstretched. Plus, George's officers really ran the war for him. He just stood there posing, like when he crossed the Potomac while his men worked their asses off. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

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zOOmz Guest Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 9,682 Images: 42	I think that the beauty of Washington came out when he was president. He wasn't perfect, still imbedded in the British aristocratic ways, but he was able to balance things amazingly well. I believe that his neutrality when England and France were going to war kept us a republic.

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zOOmz Guest Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 9,682 Images: 42	Yeah, I think that George would have been a better president without Hamilton's influence. But that is my opinion as I am not a Hamilton fan. Hamilton was all about entitlement for the rich and to hell with everyone else.

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zOOmz Guest Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 9,682 Images: 42	Somehow posts 29 and 30 switched positions.

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LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	Alexander Hamilton. Brilliant man. Lousy shot. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

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LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	Yeah. Alexander Hamilton missed Aaron Burr and shot high, into a tree. Burr put one in his abdomen. Before he died, Hamilton outlawed pistol duels. Smart guy, but too little too late... __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T) Last edited by LARRY : 08-13-2007 at 03:20 PM.

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