Historical Nation Draft

[Abe Sargent]

Originally Posted by Noop

I know. I was commenting.

Gotcha. Gotcha.


I send BK a pm to let him know btw

[larrymcg421]

Will be picking from BK's list if he doesn't pick by 11:36 EST.

[Barkeep49]

Here I am.

[Barkeep49]

Marie Curie Poland Scientist 20th Century

I struggled which time category to put her in, but decided to go with the 20th as that's when she won her amazing TWO Noble Prizes.

[Barkeep49]

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

Tōgō Heihachirō, Japan, Navy Chief, 20th


One of the best admirals of all time, but not great name factor. Perhaps a reach here, we'll see.

I was going to go with Yamamoto. I'm sad to see myself blocked here, as I thought I'd be safe.

[DaddyTorgo]

naval blockage may become a problem...

[Danny]

Some of these categories are going to be really hard to fill late in this draft.

[DaddyTorgo]

not to whine, but do we think people could put pick #'s in front of their picks - gives people reading along a good gague on where things stand...

[Galaril]

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

naval blockage may become a problem...

Personally I do not worry about naval too much since humans have been sailing for a ,longtime. Now finding names that the predominant American audience will know could be a problem I agree. On the other hand, the Air Force is real tough since there has only been a little over hundred years of flight.

[DaddyTorgo]

this is true mr. galaril

[larrymcg421]

I saw Noop here, but he didn't pick. Maybe he didn't know it was his pick. I'll PM him.

[larrymcg421]

And yes, please put the round and pick# before your pick. That helps your friendly draft coordinator update the first post.

[Noop]

5.5 King David - Leader - Israel - Pre-20th Century

[Surtt]

nice pick

[DaddyTorgo]

I love Noop's drafts - he always drafts the most interesting people

[Danny]

Geez, come on I want to pick, my next two choices are going to set the world on fire!

[Noop]

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I love Noop's drafts - he always drafts the most interesting people

Nice way of saying he throws a lot of shit on the wall hoping that it sticks.

[Danny]

This is when I draft Oprah

[Izulde]

Damn. I had Churchill as a possible Leader pick.

[Abe Sargent]

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

I was going to go with Yamamoto. I'm sad to see myself blocked here, as I thought I'd be safe.

Isoroku was really good, true, but he died during the war, so he didn;t get a chance to lead teh Japanese during the sever counterattcks by the US in the Pacific Theater in teh latter days of the war. That could have have either showed him to be brilliant or overrated, as severe pressure is wont to do. I liked Togo because he was clear and away one of the best admirals of all time, leading the Japanese navy to victory in several major engagements in the early 1900;s over the Russian fleet that was bigger, stronger, and more experienced, and crushed them handily.

And of course, he lost too. He had great insight but was able to be defeated, such as the Battle of Midway. (Although to b e fair that was partly due to cryptography failures)

That's teh kind of guy I want, so I went with Togo, but i did take him a round earlier than I had anticipated, so if I get zinged for it, i totally understand.

[Danny]

Did Izulde know he was up?

[Izulde]

Oh wait, is it my turn?

[Coffee Warlord]

Ayup

[Izulde]

Nope I didn't. I missed that Noop picked. Sorry. Picking now.

[Danny]

Let's get these picks knocked out before I have to leave for a bit.

[Izulde]

5.6 Confucius - Civil Rights Leader - China - Pre-20th Century

His philosophy established principles of morality, justice and social relationships that have affected not only China, but other Asian countries as well. He strongly believed in a meritocracy rather than inheriting position and encouraged self-cultivation and leadership by example.

[Coffee Warlord]

5.7 Erwin Rommel, Army Leader, Germany, Post 20th

The Desert Fox, Germany's greatest general during the 2nd World War.

[Abe Sargent]

Both strong picks

[Izulde]

Really like the Rommel pick. I thought about him myself.

[ntndeacon]

just dont take my pick DT!

[Danny]

You both better not take my picks.

[ntndeacon]

I got two in the pipe, but iwould rather get them both.

[DaddyTorgo]

ugh i know who i want, i just need to find out who it was

[DaddyTorgo]

i can put a placeholder without the guy's name just to block the category + country if you want, and then you all can go on while i find his name...

[Danny]

His name is Gary Coleman and he played Arnold on Different Strokers

[DaddyTorgo]

gotit...nice page this person has!

[ntndeacon]

no it was Alphonso Ribiera and he was on Silver Spoons

[Lathum]

I got to go to class soon, PMed Larry my picks but would love to make them myself.

BTW, wouldn't it be funny if someone used all their post 20th century picks and still had air commander left?

[ntndeacon]

or all thier pre 20th century and left natural wonder

[DaddyTorgo]

5.8 Mordechai Hod, Air Force Leader, Israel, 20th Century

He was the head of the IAF during the 6-Days war when the Israeli Air Force annihilated the Egyptian Air Force...460 kills to 26 or so losses in the war.

[Coffee Warlord]

Originally Posted by Lathum

BTW, wouldn't it be funny if someone used all their post 20th century picks and still had air commander left?

Nah, I wanna see someone use all their Pre-20th picks and still have Geographic Location left.

Ntn beat me to it.

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by ntndeacon

or all thier pre 20th century and left natural wonder

idk - i sort of see "natural wonder" as "could fit in either time period" cuz it has existed in both

[DaddyTorgo]

Not too many top of the line air forces left....figured that Israel has always had a dominant one...hence why I went there, and picked perhaps their best time period

[ntndeacon]

5.9 Attilla the Hun-Army Chief-Hungary-pre 20th century

[larrymcg421]

Yeah with the geographical categories, you have some wiggle room, but it will be up to the voters. For instance, a manmade location could be made pre-20th but be more relevant later on. If you can make that case, go for it.

[Lathum]

OK, I see both Danny and Galaril here, lets go boys!!

[Danny]

5.10 Pope John Paul II, Chief Diplomat - Poland, 20th century

He helped to bridge catholics and the rest of society, including improving relations with judaism and other religions. And aside from being one of the most influential people in the 20th century, Pope John Paul II was instrumental in bringing down communism in eastern Europe and in their being as peaceful a transition as possible.

[Abe Sargent]

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

5.8 Mordechai Hod, Air Force Leader, Israel, 20th Century

He was the head of the IAF during the 6-Days war when the Israeli Air Force annihilated the Egyptian Air Force...460 kills to 26 or so losses in the war.

I spent a whole class on the 6 days war and I know him very well. I was hoping he'd fall. Bastard!

[Lathum]

OK, c'mon, I may have time to grab a cup of coffee!

[Danny]

Lathum, I have leave too, let's go boys!