Seriously, it's just me bitching about my history class.
Because it's bothering me. Of no importance.
Really.
Still reading? Okay, here we go:
So, I take an online American History class right now. Getting credits done early to leave community college (no, siriusly I hate it). Anywhore, our discussion topic this Unit was "Who was the most influential or successful president between 1800-1824. Why? Use evidence to support your claim" Well, turns out there could only be three presidents during this time period to choose from: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. After looking at the history of the presidency for each, I decided to report that Monroe was the most influential. Here's why: he made himself known to the public, toured states, kissed babies, stuff like that. He abolished slavery forever in states west and north of Missouri in the Missouri Compromise AND he declared that America ought not meddle in Europe's affairs, and Europe should do the same for America (the Monroe Doctrine). Which is huge, as America was still new enough to adjust to its new wings of freedom, this was showing another step towards being independents.
HOWEVER, you know who everyone else picked? Thomas freakin' Jefferson. I became an anti-fan of him reading his quote that "the tender breasts of ladies were not formed for political convulsion". Ew, Jefferson. Really? BUT, I decided to see why my classmates thought this (because it's sort of a requirement to respond to them, as well). And they were all "he was great, he did the declaration of independence and said he wanted "equal and exact justice for all men" and he established the University of Virgina. Yaaay!". Well let me tell you something (that I told like eight of my classmates) all of that 'great' shit Jefferson did had NOTHING to do with his presidency! Nothing! It all happened before or after, or not at all as he kept slaves and wanted to keep women down (obviously this equality he spouted about wasn't heartfelt). THEN they put in something about the Louisiana Purchase and how it opened trade. Dandy, except that MADISON organized that junk. It was UNDER Jeffy's presidency, but it was NOT Tommy boy's work.
There was ONE person who said "I'll say Madison was the most influential", but that was only because she didn't want to conform and say that Jefferson was, even though she honestly thought Jefferson was the right choice.
Maybe I'm just reading too much into it and ranting but I still think that answers should have been about what was accomplished during the actual presidency otherwise, each man would just be an American icon for his deeds, like Nathan Hale or Benjamin Franklin.
Anyone who's still reading at this point is welcome to comment.
EDIT: I checked back to see what people replied to my posts, and some appreciated the other view points, but one girl I had apparently pissed off so she came to mine said something about "That's the great thing about being an American citizen, you get to have your own opinion" and then proceeded to ask me what Harrison did in his 32 days as president that made him the best choice. That was a joke at the BEGINNING of my post, so obviously she didn't even read it. THEN I found someone who titled their post "DUH" and said it should be Jefferson because he liked art and music and junk. See kids, you don't necessarily have to be smart or eloquent to be in college, give it a try!










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...With porn.
Studies show that 98% of teenagers can't tell the difference between "your" and "you're". If you're one of the 2% that can, put this in you're sig.
Don't click on my account. Serously. It's crap. This is not reverse psychology.
I mean I am on a crappy wireless 3 modem because it is all I can get at the moment (I have to say it is MUCH MUCH MUCH better than telstra... seriously 3 is the best provider for phone or internet I have ever had... they even charge to the kilobyte rather than rounding off at the 1000 that means 4gig is actually 4096 rather than 4000mb like telstra and nearly every other internet provider puts... I mean 96mb is alot in small amounts like this... but when you get to 100gig you are loosing over 2gig of data.
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Studies show that 98% of teenagers can't tell the difference between "your" and "you're". If you're one of the 2% that can, put this in you're sig.
Lol that sounds quite cool.
Not really needing to see that then XD
Oh yeah... But I was surprised at how much I had to restrain myself from launching myself at her... I mean seriously my tendency to attack is still this strong after all this time I thought it would have dulled or relaxed a bit... She told me just recently that she got really scared when she saw my face for a second.
(I sort of have my teeth fully showing like with a smile... except certainly not smiling and I have taken bites out of people before my jaw is strong and teeth are sharp)
Our trains do over here XD.
It is a type of cheese -pokes- oh tell me you eat the many cheeses of the world
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Studies show that 98% of teenagers can't tell the difference between "your" and "you're". If you're one of the 2% that can, put this in you're sig.
I know, right?! And well, I still want to see Say Anything. Just because. I like to pride myself on seeing the 80s flicks, it's pretty standard.
Well, in that case, I'm super happy you chose to hug her and hear her out than instinctually snap and do damage. So, you like bare your teeth like a dog?
Lucky. I think most places do, just not our lame system.
Usually, yes. But I'm wary of blue cheeses. Since bleu cheese is freakin nasty. Havarti's my favorite though. The cheese of my people!
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I own Ron Weasley and Johnny Cade
Oh my Jareth!
"Listen close to everybody's heart and hear that breaking sound..."
It wasn't until much later it was accepted.
-pokes cheek-
weirdo
No... my teeth don't clench that would be stupid... and my mouth isn't that wide... as I said I show my teeth in a smile mouth slightly open and jaw slack. It also allows quick air passage.
Lol XD.
I love blue... it is really nice.
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Studies show that 98% of teenagers can't tell the difference between "your" and "you're". If you're one of the 2% that can, put this in you're sig.
Oh, I'm the weirdo? You're the one who just poked me in the FACE!
Uncle Scar, you are so weird.
Most of the blue cheeses I've encountered smell like feet. And not pleasantly pedicured ones, either.
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I own Ron Weasley and Johnny Cade
Oh my Jareth!
"Listen close to everybody's heart and hear that breaking sound..."
////Yeah although I would have said that me licking your cheek just now was weirder but hey, if you think the poke was weirder it just shows how strange you are.
Uncle scar?
Most blue cheeses I have encountered haven't had a huge smell of any kind... and I don't associate with people who don't change socks or air shoes... ergo I haven't really got a memory of bad feet as the last time I would have smelt bad feet was back in highschool.
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Studies show that 98% of teenagers can't tell the difference between "your" and "you're". If you're one of the 2% that can, put this in you're sig.
Hmmm strange O.o... lol I cleaned out my message box XD
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Studies show that 98% of teenagers can't tell the difference between "your" and "you're". If you're one of the 2% that can, put this in you're sig.
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I own Ron Weasley and Johnny Cade
Oh my Jareth!
"Listen close to everybody's heart and hear that breaking sound..."
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