Posted on 04/21/2016 1:53:54 PM PDT by grundle
Andrew Jackson must be erased from a historical figure because he was politically incorrect for our enlightened times and probably worse, he went to battle against crooked money men and bankers.
If we’re going to reboot the currency, then let’s do it right and not these half-assed measures.
I would get rid of all politicians on money, it’s too divisive. Any historical politician is going to be hated by at least 50% of the population right out of the gate solely because of their party affiliation. Why even go there? Let’s commemorate our natural beauty and ordinary Americans.
I’m not hugely fond of Jackson, but he was a giant of history and affected the country greatly, never mind being president.
As for Grant - well, maybe final general of the ACW, but not sure his presidency was sheer greatness or influence.
It's not about who I'd rather look at either. I'd rather look at Scarlet Johansson than either Andrew Jackson or Harriet Tubman, the point is that Andrew Jackson is more deserving of a place on the $20.
As I asked on another board, what are more significant historical accomplishments and more worthy of commemoration on our currency:
1. Being a hero of the War of 1812 and being largely responsible for adding Florida to the union or
2. helping some runaway slaves escape. Let's be objective now.
If one can get past his embellishments then I might agree. But then again, there are MOH recipients who are more worthy than him...
Lets just stick to the history pioneers........
She was a tough one, no doubt about it.
On the lighter side; if there were a right-wing Quentin Tarantino I could see a movie called SEAL Team Tubman with Harriet leading her band on a bloody slaughter of Democrat slavers. Key scene; Harriet slowly rising from the water, bandana on head, surprising the enemy.
Being Hollywood, the water would not affect the firing of her black powder pistol.
Bump to your great comments. You, and maybe a few others, truly understand what this is really all about.
As my son jokingly said last night: “She was just a human trafficker.”
Many a truth spoken in jest.
Don’t forget Freddie Douglas. He was kickin around the same hoods.
Tubman was a true patriot and hero. My preference would be to honor such people on the flip side of the currency, like they’ve done with the quarters and such.
.... I think Dinesh D’Sousa brings up Tubman in his new movie called “Hillary’s America.” If the movie is actually allowed to be shown in theaters by the Gestapo then the timing couldn’t be better.
Frederick Douglas for the $500 bill. :-)
As I remember in a government class in college many years ago, someone in class asked the professor how it is that the republicans used to be the ones that fought for civil rights and the democrats were the bad guys, but now it’s different? He told the class that they all changed during the great depression when FDR wanted to help the poor and the rich republicans fought him over it.
I couldn’t believe my ears!
I’m surprised his speeches and sermons haven’t been made illegal to re-publish already. Too much independent thought goin’ on with that bro!
Rule #1: Each denomination is to be dedicated to an individual in one specific category of American life.
Rule #2: Each individual on a denomination is to appear for only ten years before he/she is replaced.
Rule #3; The individual on a bill must have been dead for at least 50 years to determine that person's place in history.
$100 bill: dedicated to American military prowess. George Patton would be a good first choice to spend ten years on the bill.
$50 bill: dedicated to American letters. Mark Twain would be a non controversial first choice.
$20 bill: dedicated to American women/minorities. If we're going to put Tubman on the bill, let's show her as a guerilla fighter wielding a gun.
$10 bill: dedicated to American arts and music. George Gershwin would be a no brainer.
$5 bill: dedicated to American science. We've had Franklin on a bill for a long time, so let's put Thomas Edison, the wizard who spat on the floor, on the bill.
For lower denominations, I'd like to follow the example of Canada and use coins for $1 and $2. I could live with Sacajawea because before we started putting presidents on coins in 1909, we always used female or Indian depictions of Liberty. Sacajawea fills both standards. I also have my own idea on replacing presidents on our coins, but I'll save that for another time.
I wouldn’t mind as much if she replaced Hamilton, I had no respect for him. He was responsible for the so called “whiskey rebellion”.
So much of who we are has gone into the "Dead Presidents" currency, though, that changes can be traumatic.
I guess we'll survive, but I don't really see why this change was considered necessary.
I like it.
They’re changing it for reasons of political correctness, inclusiveness and diversity. My attitude is that if they’re going to hand us lemons, let’s make lemonade.
Using “Dead Presidents” is a way of saying that the Government is God.
No more politicians on money, period. America is not about the government, or at least, that’s how it used to be.
Maybe the people who started the practice saw it as a way of fostering loyalty to the Constitution and the republic and our tradition of liberty.
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