Why did America put a slave owner on the one-dollar bill?

Aren't black people pissed off about this? Every time they use a $1 bill, they look right into the beady little eyes of a worthless bastard who disgraced their ancestors. WTF?

To quote the Corporate Avenger, "If Hitler was on the $20 bill, how would the Jews feel?"

And why does America celebrate Christopher Columbus' birthday? How is he special? He's just some jerk who came to someone else's land, pushed them around, killed them, stole their property, and raped their souls.

Why would America praise people like this? So we've come to the point we are at now, and we can't change the past, but why can't we just no longer acknowledge people who we wouldn't accept in our society today? Have you ever thought about that? If George Washington or Christopher Columbus were alive today, held the same beliefs today that they did back then, we would all treat them as terrorists and want them removed immediately, much like Saddam or Bin Laden.

What gives, America? Huh? Why so lazy?

On your first point- To compare Washington to Hitler is kind of extreme. Washington risked his life for the birth of this country; I think he's deserved the privilege to be on this nation's currency.

On your second point- Columbus day isn't as much a day that celebrates Christopher Columbus as much as it is an Italian "pride" day (which you also seem to have a problem with).

You're an angry little poster aren't you! :?Curlyfrii87

He's bringing up as many controversial topics as he can. I'm guessing "Is there a God or not" is his next one.

[QUOTE="Curlyfrii87"]You're an angry little poster aren't you! :?Cwagmire21

He's bringing up as many controversial topics as he can. I'm guessing "Is there a God or not" is his next one.

I'll put 5 on a 2012 thread! :P

[QUOTE="Curlyfrii87"]You're an angry little poster aren't you! :?Cwagmire21

He's bringing up as many controversial topics as he can. I'm guessing "Is there a God or not" is his next one.

Raped their souls?Cherokee_Jack

Lol, well you also have "in god we trust" on your coinage

and he was a billion times more mean, sexist, homophobic and horrible

than washington ever was

Our founding fathers certainly weren't perfect. IIRC Jefferson was the only one to free his slaves. Though despite this they did make many positive contributions.

Columbus though.... ugh. Practically everything about him is an all out lie. Fortunately at least Columbus day isn't really as recognized. All my schools had class on that day.

Lol, well you also have "in god we trust" on your coinage

and he was a billion times more mean, sexist, homophobic and horrible

than washington ever was

Our founding fathers certainly weren't perfect. IIRC Jefferson was the only one to free his slaves. Though despite this they did make many positive contributions. ThePlothole

[QUOTE="ThePlothole"]Our founding fathers certainly weren't perfect. IIRC Jefferson was the only one to free his slaves. Though despite this they did make many positive contributions. 3-Legged_Man

The winners write history. He was placed on our currency for all the good he did that was highlighted while the bad was covered up.

I find it odd that you are so against these slave owners but you can't stand gay pride. I would think one should be for both or against both.

I find it odd that you are so against these slave owners but you can't stand gay pride. I would think one should be for both or against both.Cwagmire21

[QUOTE="ThePlothole"]Our founding fathers certainly weren't perfect. IIRC Jefferson was the only one to free his slaves. Though despite this they did make many positive contributions. 3-Legged_Man

No it doesn't. But when you think about it, history really isn't kind. We are all here today because of conquerors. It's very likely that the blood of some of these people is flowing through your own veins.

[QUOTE="Cwagmire21"]I find it odd that you are so against these slave owners but you can't stand gay pride. I would think one should be for both or against both.Cherokee_Jack

I'm tying together his two topics on this board. Sorry for the confusion.

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"][QUOTE="Cwagmire21"]I find it odd that you are so against these slave owners but you can't stand gay pride. I would think one should be for both or against both.Cwagmire21

I'm tying together his two topics on this board. Sorry for the confusion.

I find it odd that you are so against these slave owners but you can't stand gay pride. I would think one should be for both or against both.Cwagmire21

[QUOTE="3-Legged_Man"][QUOTE="ThePlothole"]Our founding fathers certainly weren't perfect. IIRC Jefferson was the only one to free his slaves. Though despite this they did make many positive contributions. ThePlothole

No it doesn't. But when you think about it, history really isn't kind. We are all here today because of conquerors. It's very likely that the blood of some of these people is flowing through your own veins.

[QUOTE="Cwagmire21"]

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"] What exactly are you saying here?Cherokee_Jack

I'm tying together his two topics on this board. Sorry for the confusion.

Oh ok - I'll explain:

Three leg seems to be against racism because he's against slavery and (maybe I'm assuming here) believes all the races are equal. However, he does not like gay pride - therefore he does not believe all sexual orientations are equal. So I find it ironic how he is saying we shouldn't praise men who didn't believe in equality among race but he is saying we should praise those against gay pride.

[QUOTE="ThePlothole"]Our founding fathers certainly weren't perfect. IIRC Jefferson was the only one to free his slaves. Though despite this they did make many positive contributions. 3-Legged_Man

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"][QUOTE="Cwagmire21"]

I'm tying together his two topics on this board. Sorry for the confusion.

Cwagmire21

Oh ok - I'll explain:

Three leg seems to be against racism because he's against slavery and (maybe I'm assuming here) believes all the races are equal. However, he does not like gay pride - therefore he does not believe all sexual orientations are equal. So I find it ironic how he is saying we shouldn't praise men who didn't believe in equality among race but he is saying we should praise those against gay pride.

[QUOTE="3-Legged_Man"][QUOTE="ThePlothole"]Our founding fathers certainly weren't perfect. IIRC Jefferson was the only one to free his slaves. Though despite this they did make many positive contributions. Juggernaut140

[QUOTE="Cwagmire21"][QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"] I know he made the "Straight Pride" topic. I just wondered what your point was in that sentence I quoted.3-Legged_Man

Oh ok - I'll explain:

Three leg seems to be against racism because he's against slavery and (maybe I'm assuming here) believes all the races are equal. However, he does not like gay pride - therefore he does not believe all sexual orientations are equal. So I find it ironic how he is saying we shouldn't praise men who didn't believe in equality among race but he is saying we should praise those against gay pride.

Gay pride isn't about being better - it's about not being ashamed of being gay - which you even said is the reason why there's so many gays in the closet - because they feel ASHAMED of it.

[QUOTE="Juggernaut140"][QUOTE="3-Legged_Man"] So they make a few positive contributions, and all negatives are washed away? Especially a negative like slavery? So can I murder a bunch of innocent people, as long as I also help a few old ladies carry their groceries every once in a while? Then you can say, "yeah he was a horrible murderer, but at least he made positive contributions to society when he helped those old ladies with their groceries." :roll:3-Legged_Man

Oh ok - I'll explain:

Three leg seems to be against racism because he's against slavery and (maybe I'm assuming here) believes all the races are equal. However, he does not like gay pride - therefore he does not believe all sexual orientations are equal. So I find it ironic how he is saying we shouldn't praise men who didn't believe in equality among race but he is saying we should praise those against gay pride.

Gay pride isn't about being better - it's about not being ashamed of being gay - which you even said is the reason why there's so many gays in the closet - because they feel ASHAMED of it.

Helping to lay the framework for one of the greatest nations in the history of mankind is more positive than the owning of slaves is negative in my opinion.-Sun_Tzu-

[QUOTE="Cwagmire21"][QUOTE="3-Legged_Man"] Don't speak for me. You're wrong. I never said all sexual orientations aren't equal, in fact I said they are, and that's why gay pride is silly, because they're not any more special than anyone else. 3-Legged_Man

Gay pride isn't about being better - it's about not being ashamed of being gay - which you even said is the reason why there's so many gays in the closet - because they feel ASHAMED of it.

Well, we aren't going to get anywhere because you believe every gay pride parade includes drugs, nudity, mayhem and the sorts.

[QUOTE="-Sun_Tzu-"]Helping to lay the framework for one of the greatest nations in the history of mankind is more positive than the owning of slaves is negative in my opinion.3-Legged_Man

[QUOTE="-Sun_Tzu-"]Helping to lay the framework for one of the greatest nations in the history of mankind is more positive than the owning of slaves is negative in my opinion.3-Legged_Man

[QUOTE="3-Legged_Man"][QUOTE="-Sun_Tzu-"]Helping to lay the framework for one of the greatest nations in the history of mankind is more positive than the owning of slaves is negative in my opinion.Cherokee_Jack

Now I'm intrigued lol.

[QUOTE="3-Legged_Man"][QUOTE="-Sun_Tzu-"]Helping to lay the framework for one of the greatest nations in the history of mankind is more positive than the owning of slaves is negative in my opinion.Cherokee_Jack

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"][QUOTE="3-Legged_Man"] "one of the greatest nations in the history of mankind " Umm, no.3-Legged_Man

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"][QUOTE="3-Legged_Man"] "one of the greatest nations in the history of mankind " Umm, no.3-Legged_Man

Because Germany Italy, and Japan don't have any bad history......... I hope those were jokes.

While I can't think of anything bad Canada, Sweden, and Holland ever did - what good have they done?

[QUOTE="3-Legged_Man"][QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"] List 10 greater ones.Cwagmire21

Because Germany Italy, and Japan don't have any bad history......... I hope those were jokes.

While I can't think of anything bad Canada, Sweden, and Holland ever did - what good have they done?

washington was the first president of the united states of america. he was a founding father liberating us from monarchal british rule. HE WAS THE FIRST PRESIDENT IN OUR DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM. THE DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM THAT ABOLISHED SLAVERY IN THIS LAND. he marks a significant turning point that allowed for slavery to be ended wether he had them or not is irrelevent to his positive influence. blackacidevil96

[QUOTE="Cwagmire21"]

[QUOTE="3-Legged_Man"] Canada England Germany Austria France Sweden Belgium Holland Italy Japan3-Legged_Man

Because Germany Italy, and Japan don't have any bad history......... I hope those were jokes.

While I can't think of anything bad Canada, Sweden, and Holland ever did - what good have they done?

Spanish Inquisition? c'mon

I'm sorry but what the heck has Luxembourg done?

You're really stretching it man.

[QUOTE="Cwagmire21"]

[QUOTE="3-Legged_Man"] Canada England Germany Austria France Sweden Belgium Holland Italy Japan3-Legged_Man

Because Germany Italy, and Japan don't have any bad history......... I hope those were jokes.

While I can't think of anything bad Canada, Sweden, and Holland ever did - what good have they done?

[QUOTE="blackacidevil96"]washington was the first president of the united states of america. he was a founding father liberating us from monarchal british rule. HE WAS THE FIRST PRESIDENT IN OUR DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM. THE DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM THAT ABOLISHED SLAVERY IN THIS LAND. he marks a significant turning point that allowed for slavery to be ended wether he had them or not is irrelevent to his positive influence. 3-Legged_Man

you clearly didnt read what i said. i said he was one of the founders of our democratic system. the system that allowed slaves to be abolished. if we had stayed under british rule its possible we may have even still had slaves today. welcome to the beauty of democracy. you know that thing that washington helped found in this country.

[QUOTE="3-Legged_Man"][QUOTE="Cwagmire21"]

Because Germany Italy, and Japan don't have any bad history......... I hope those were jokes.

While I can't think of anything bad Canada, Sweden, and Holland ever did - what good have they done?

-Sun_Tzu-

You said it. HISTORY.

With America, it's the current trend. I guess you didn't see where I said "older and wiser"? I was talking to a lady from Germany and she said the same thing, that Europe is more relaxed and understanding now, simply because they are comprised of older nations, with more history, and have had time to grow together, and beyond the stupid things they used to do. America is still a young nation, and it shows in the way we act. America is the most backwards nation on the planet, with the most ridiculous and pointless laws, and you call it a great country? We could learn a lot from Europe.

3 legs get off your high horse. you are not saying anything that hasent been said before. your thoughts are not revolutionary. and you really arent that enlightened. instead of fixing supposed problems within society you complain about them. relax. blackacidevil96