Historical Nation Draft - Page 5

DaddyTorgo · 05-12-2009, 11:19 PM

born in scotland, degrees in scotland, taught in scotland, wrote in scotland, died in scotland

Abe Sargent · 05-12-2009, 11:21 PM

And Scotland is not a modern day country, so he could not have been selected there. Now, technically, he could not have been taken for "Great Britain" either, as that's an island, not a nation

DaddyTorgo · 05-12-2009, 11:23 PM

idk - i think scotland is distinct enough

Lathum · 05-12-2009, 11:24 PM

Izulde · 05-12-2009, 11:24 PM

But it's not an independent nation. It's considered part of the UK, which people in the draft and voting will shorthand as England I'm sure.

DaddyTorgo · 05-12-2009, 11:27 PM

my scottish blood says you all are wrong...lol

Izulde · 05-12-2009, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

my scottish blood says you all are wrong...lol

I don't give a shit. :P I have Scottish blood myself and my last name is believed to be a corruption of an originally Scottish name.

It's part of the UK in modern times. Deal.

Abe Sargent · 05-12-2009, 11:30 PM

Yeah, what if someone you wanted was from Greenland but someone had taken Denmark in that category. You are screwed, that;s what. Now pick!

larrymcg421 · 05-12-2009, 11:34 PM

GB is UK which is Scotland. We all know what was meant.

William Wallace, quit your stalling and pick

DaddyTorgo · 05-12-2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

Yeah, what if someone you wanted was from Greenland but someone had taken Denmark in that category. You are screwed, that;s what. Now pick!

bite me. be nice or i'll go to bed without picking

Lathum · 05-12-2009, 11:36 PM

hey Larry, you gonna do the WSOP game this year?

Abe Sargent · 05-12-2009, 11:36 PM

The more I look at Karl Marx, the more I think it's the best pick so far. Not only is he the author of Das Capital, one of the most important economic books ever, but he is also one of the heavy hitters in on the field altogether. It's like he's doing double duty.

The only concern I have is that some voters may see him in economics and think he should be somewhere else.

DaddyTorgo · 05-12-2009, 11:43 PM

2.5 John Kenneth Galbraith - Economist, USA

Noop · 05-12-2009, 11:44 PM

I'll post my pick in the morning.

Abe Sargent · 05-12-2009, 11:44 PM

Damn, I was going to take Irving Fisher from USA. I don;t even know who Galbraith is. Let me see

Lathum · 05-12-2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noop

I'll post my pick in the morning.

why wait?

Abe Sargent · 05-12-2009, 11:47 PM

Okay, I wikipediaed him

Abe Sargent · 05-12-2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

why wait?

It's Coffee W's turn, then Izulde, then Noop

DaddyTorgo · 05-12-2009, 11:48 PM

Galbraith was THE American economist from the 50's - 70's. Served in like 4-5 administrations, 2 Presidential Medal's of Freedom

John Kenneth "Ken" Galbraith, OC (October 15, 1908 – April 29, 2006) was a Canadian-American economist. He was a Keynesian and an institutionalist, a leading proponent of 20th-century American liberalism and progressivism. His books on economic topics were bestsellers from the 1950s through the 1970s and he filled the role of public intellectual in this period on matters of economics.

Galbraith was a prolific author who produced four dozen books and over a thousand articles on various subjects. Among his most famous works was a popular trilogy on economics, American Capitalism (1952), The Affluent Society (1958), and The New Industrial State (1967). He taught at Harvard University for many years. Galbraith was active in politics, serving in the administrations of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson; and among other roles served as United States Ambassador to India under Kennedy.

He was one of the few honorees who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom twice. He received one in 1946 from President Truman and another in 2000 from President Bill Clinton.^[1] He was also awarded the Order of Canada in 1997^[2] and, in 2001, the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, for his contributions to strengthening ties between India and the United States

Galaril · 05-12-2009, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

why wait?

Yeah, let's go Noop you wuss pick

Abe Sargent · 05-12-2009, 11:49 PM

Yeah, I already wikied him.

ntndeacon · 05-12-2009, 11:49 PM

thought about Freidman as an American

Izulde · 05-12-2009, 11:50 PM

Although the pick is a total WTF is that, I'm annoyed that the US is cockblocked economically. I had some backup choices planned for economist there.

Abe Sargent · 05-12-2009, 11:51 PM

I would have saved Galbraith in my back pocket as a Canadian for next round and let someone else cockblock the USA in economics. Of course, he might have been on other people's radar, so ymmv

Lathum · 05-12-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

It's Coffee W's turn, then Izulde, then Noop

I guess thats a good reason

Abe Sargent · 05-12-2009, 11:52 PM

DT did you pm CW?

Lathum · 05-12-2009, 11:56 PM

I think Greenspan would have been a better option

Izulde · 05-12-2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

I think Greenspan would have been a better option

Yep. Plus a few others I won't mention as they're multi-cat.

DaddyTorgo · 05-12-2009, 11:58 PM

i didn't PM CW, no.

and i wasn't going for "name recognition" as much as I was going for impact. i considered friedman...but idk. whatever...i wanted marx and i was irritated that i didn't get him and didn't have a backup plan in place cuz it looked like he'd fall to me. i don't really care...hate the pick or not.

i'm going to bed.

Izulde · 05-12-2009, 11:59 PM

PM CW first.

Lathum · 05-13-2009, 12:00 AM

Abe Sargent · 05-13-2009, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

I think Greenspan would have been a better option

Many think the roots of the current economic recession is a result of Greenspan's policies. I wouldn't have wanted to walk into that.

larrymcg421 · 05-13-2009, 12:02 AM

One sec. I have picks from CW

Izulde · 05-13-2009, 12:03 AM

Man, I hope my next pick doesn't get taken.

AENeuman · 05-13-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

The more I look at Karl Marx, the more I think it's the best pick so far. Not only is he the author of Das Capital, one of the most important economic books ever, but he is also one of the heavy hitters in on the field altogether. It's like he's doing double duty.

The only concern I have is that some voters may see him in economics and think he should be somewhere else.

One of the approaches of this draft would be to draft a group that would make a great nation. By that rational I think the Marx pick is suspect. As a pick for best in category i think it's the best one

I hope some people take a chance and gets creative with their econ pick

Lathum · 05-13-2009, 12:04 AM

Abe Sargent · 05-13-2009, 12:04 AM

See DT< if you had picked sooner, Noop would have still been here and we would have gotten a lot farther.

Izulde · 05-13-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AENeuman

One of the approaches of this draft would be to draft a group that would make a great nation. By that rational I think the Marx pick is suspect. As a pick for best in category i think it's the best one

I hope some people take a chance and gets creative with their econ pick

That's a very good point and admittedly, that's partly my strategy, in that I'm creating a nation that I myself would love to have.

Of course, I'm going to have to get -real- creative with Econ.

larrymcg421 · 05-13-2009, 12:08 AM

CW picks...

2.6 Albert Einstein (Science, Germany, Post-20th)

Abe Sargent · 05-13-2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izulde

That's a very good point and admittedly, that's partly my strategy, in that I'm creating a nation that I myself would love to have.

Of course, I'm going to have to get -real- creative with Econ.

Yup, most of us are.

Izulde · 05-13-2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

CW picks...

2.6 Albert Einstein (Science, Germany, Post-20th)

MOTHERFUCKING WHORE'S GIT!

Abe Sargent · 05-13-2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

CW picks...

2.6 Albert Einstein (Science, Germany, Post-20th)

Figured he'd go about here

Izulde · 05-13-2009, 12:10 AM

Okay, let me do a rundown of my list and see.

Lathum · 05-13-2009, 12:15 AM

solid

larrymcg421 · 05-13-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

hey Larry, you gonna do the WSOP game this year?

Definitely. Maybe I can finally win this year.

Lathum · 05-13-2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Definitely. Maybe I can finally win this year.

cool, I always enjoy that. I can't believe it's just around the corner

Galaril · 05-13-2009, 12:21 AM

Cross Einstein off the list damn.

Izulde · 05-13-2009, 12:23 AM

2.7 Jim Brown - Athlete - 20th Century - USA

"If you thought Walter Payton was good, you should've seen Jim Brown."

When a Hall of Fame running back who is arguably one of the greatest of all time is dismissed in mention of another player, that second man must truly stand as one of the greats of all time.

But not only was he a football great, a punishing runner who also kicked extra points, he was a world-class athlete in lacrosse, and as, wikipedia notes, he excelled in basketball and track as well.

Although many of his records would later be passed by those with longer careers, he remains the 8th leading rusher of all time and is still the Browns' leading rusher. The most impressive fact of this?

He retired when he was just 29 years old.

Truly an athletic champion in every sense of the word.

Lathum · 05-13-2009, 12:26 AM

Hate Izuldes pick.

Izulde · 05-13-2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

Hate Izuldes pick.

In a good way or bad way?

05-12-2009, 11:19 PM	#201
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	born in scotland, degrees in scotland, taught in scotland, wrote in scotland, died in scotland __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-12-2009, 11:21 PM	#202
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	And Scotland is not a modern day country, so he could not have been selected there. Now, technically, he could not have been taken for "Great Britain" either, as that's an island, not a nation __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

05-12-2009, 11:23 PM	#203
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	idk - i think scotland is distinct enough __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-12-2009, 11:24 PM	#205
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	But it's not an independent nation. It's considered part of the UK, which people in the draft and voting will shorthand as England I'm sure. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

05-12-2009, 11:27 PM	#206
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	my scottish blood says you all are wrong...lol __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-12-2009, 11:24 PM	#204
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ

05-12-2009, 11:30 PM	#208
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Yeah, what if someone you wanted was from Greenland but someone had taken Denmark in that category. You are screwed, that;s what. Now pick! __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

05-12-2009, 11:34 PM	#209
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	GB is UK which is Scotland. We all know what was meant. William Wallace, quit your stalling and pick __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

05-12-2009, 11:36 PM	#211
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	hey Larry, you gonna do the WSOP game this year?

05-12-2009, 11:36 PM	#212
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	The more I look at Karl Marx, the more I think it's the best pick so far. Not only is he the author of Das Capital, one of the most important economic books ever, but he is also one of the heavy hitters in on the field altogether. It's like he's doing double duty. The only concern I have is that some voters may see him in economics and think he should be somewhere else. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

05-12-2009, 11:43 PM	#213
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	2.5 John Kenneth Galbraith - Economist, USA __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-12-2009, 11:44 PM	#214
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	I'll post my pick in the morning. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

05-12-2009, 11:44 PM	#215
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Damn, I was going to take Irving Fisher from USA. I don;t even know who Galbraith is. Let me see __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

05-12-2009, 11:47 PM	#217
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Okay, I wikipediaed him __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

05-12-2009, 11:48 PM	#219
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Galbraith was THE American economist from the 50's - 70's. Served in like 4-5 administrations, 2 Presidential Medal's of Freedom John Kenneth "Ken" Galbraith, OC (October 15, 1908 – April 29, 2006) was a Canadian-American economist. He was a Keynesian and an institutionalist, a leading proponent of 20th-century American liberalism and progressivism. His books on economic topics were bestsellers from the 1950s through the 1970s and he filled the role of public intellectual in this period on matters of economics. Galbraith was a prolific author who produced four dozen books and over a thousand articles on various subjects. Among his most famous works was a popular trilogy on economics, American Capitalism (1952), The Affluent Society (1958), and The New Industrial State (1967). He taught at Harvard University for many years. Galbraith was active in politics, serving in the administrations of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson; and among other roles served as United States Ambassador to India under Kennedy. He was one of the few honorees who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom twice. He received one in 1946 from President Truman and another in 2000 from President Bill Clinton.^[1] He was also awarded the Order of Canada in 1997^[2] and, in 2001, the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, for his contributions to strengthening ties between India and the United States __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-12-2009, 11:49 PM	#221
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Yeah, I already wikied him. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

05-12-2009, 11:49 PM	#222
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	thought about Freidman as an American

05-12-2009, 11:50 PM	#223
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Although the pick is a total WTF is that, I'm annoyed that the US is cockblocked economically. I had some backup choices planned for economist there. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

05-12-2009, 11:51 PM	#224
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	I would have saved Galbraith in my back pocket as a Canadian for next round and let someone else cockblock the USA in economics. Of course, he might have been on other people's radar, so ymmv __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

05-12-2009, 11:52 PM	#226
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	DT did you pm CW? __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

05-12-2009, 11:56 PM	#227
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I think Greenspan would have been a better option

05-12-2009, 11:58 PM	#229
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	i didn't PM CW, no. and i wasn't going for "name recognition" as much as I was going for impact. i considered friedman...but idk. whatever...i wanted marx and i was irritated that i didn't get him and didn't have a backup plan in place cuz it looked like he'd fall to me. i don't really care...hate the pick or not. i'm going to bed. __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-12-2009, 11:59 PM	#230
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	PM CW first. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

05-13-2009, 12:00 AM	#231
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	lol

05-13-2009, 12:02 AM	#233
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	One sec. I have picks from CW __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

05-13-2009, 12:03 AM	#234
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Man, I hope my next pick doesn't get taken. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

05-13-2009, 12:04 AM	#236
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ

05-13-2009, 12:04 AM	#237
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	See DT< if you had picked sooner, Noop would have still been here and we would have gotten a lot farther. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

05-13-2009, 12:08 AM	#239
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	CW picks... 2.6 Albert Einstein (Science, Germany, Post-20th) __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

05-13-2009, 12:10 AM	#243
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Okay, let me do a rundown of my list and see. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

05-13-2009, 12:15 AM	#244
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	solid

05-13-2009, 12:21 AM	#247
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Cross Einstein off the list damn.

05-13-2009, 12:23 AM	#248
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	2.7 Jim Brown - Athlete - 20th Century - USA "If you thought Walter Payton was good, you should've seen Jim Brown." When a Hall of Fame running back who is arguably one of the greatest of all time is dismissed in mention of another player, that second man must truly stand as one of the greats of all time. But not only was he a football great, a punishing runner who also kicked extra points, he was a world-class athlete in lacrosse, and as, wikipedia notes, he excelled in basketball and track as well. Although many of his records would later be passed by those with longer careers, he remains the 8th leading rusher of all time and is still the Browns' leading rusher. The most impressive fact of this? He retired when he was just 29 years old. Truly an athletic champion in every sense of the word. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

05-13-2009, 12:26 AM	#249
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Hate Izuldes pick.

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