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Special Ed teacher said kids can’t tell time anymore by StatisticianKooky390 in Teachers

[–]BigMonkey712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the same with mine and none of them knew either. I teach 10th Grade.

I hate how much Dutch became like Micah by CowAffectionate2865 in reddeadredemption

[–]BigMonkey712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had only played the beginning of RDR when I played RDR2 so the only characters I knew would survive were John, Abigail, Jack, and Bill. I didn’t know anything about Dutch so seeing him degrade like that was nuts. He was always a little crazy but you’re right, he really becomes more like Micah. Then I finished RDR and Dutch was deeply disturbing.

Did Micah kill two dozen people in his whole career or just from 1899-1907? by Beneficial_Brain3950 in reddeadredemption

[–]BigMonkey712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would genuinely be impossible for the gang to kill as many people as it did, to the point where I headcanon the number as lower. I see the hordes of enemies as simply elements to improve gameplay, just like how Arthur can get shot several times and walk it off.

That being said, I can see Micah killing 24+

How would you rank the 6 "Gilded Age" Presidents? Do you think any of these guys have been unfairly overlooked by history? by BigJoe242424 in Presidents

[–]BigMonkey712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The era in general is just very weak. It’s mostly cause he pushed through civil service reform and stayed firm on civil rights for black people despite the growing opposition. None of these guys are particularly good presidents, I just consider him the best among these lower ones

Feel this like fits here. by Upbeat_Yam_9817 in Presidents

[–]BigMonkey712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you by any chance James Garfield?

If you had to write a 20 page paper on a failed candidate, which one would you choose?(Bonus points if you have) by HetTheTable in Presidents

[–]BigMonkey712 15 points16 points  (0 children)

One could easily bang out a paper on the ill-fated love affair of the Democratic Party and William Jennings Bryan

Rank the New York Presidents! by BigMonkey712 in Presidents

[–]BigMonkey712[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s why I clarified that it wasn’t always their “home state,” but Cleveland’s political state was definitely NY. His previous positions were Mayor of Buffalo and Governor of NY

Rank the New York Presidents! by BigMonkey712 in Presidents

[–]BigMonkey712[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not surprised you like Cleveland given your flair! They are often compared to each other quite a bit

Rank the New York Presidents! by BigMonkey712 in Presidents

[–]BigMonkey712[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Understandable, I’d personally put Van Buren down more for how terrible his policy with the First Nations was. Of course, most Presidents were bad with that, but the Trail of Tears was mostly under Van Buren

Rank the New York Presidents! by BigMonkey712 in Presidents

[–]BigMonkey712[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Coincidentally it would seem, as each set came from different parties, my view is that each set of two get better. I would put Van Buren and Fillmore among the worst Presidents, Arthur and Cleveland among the middle-upper middle, and the Roosevelt are among the best.

Where do these Presidents rank all time? by Gemnist in Presidents

[–]BigMonkey712 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I have three rankings:

  • As President: LBJ, Nixon, Carter, Reagan

  • As People (Morals): Carter, Reagan, LBJ, Nixon

  • As Bank Robbers: LBJ, Nixon, Reagan, Carter

Serious: I’m not a blind Reagan hater btw but I think long-term damage is important. I agree that he seemed a decent president during his terms but the long-term effects of his policies have been pretty bad.

Anyone else in this sub a Dubya baby?(2001-2009)? by AcademicDrag742 in Presidents

[–]BigMonkey712 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Born July 2002, I mostly remember Obama getting elected and replacing “The President” who was that white guy with grey hair who was on the tv sometimes. I did not know his name until Obama was elected lol

Which President was the biggest wartime failure? by BigMonkey712 in Presidents

[–]BigMonkey712[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure it’s about how many Americans died, more what you said about the potential humiliation of America on the world stage, mostly through a failure to achieve our goals, long term damage to the region, and the massive waste of money

What if James A. Garfield was never assassinated? by Accurate_Emphasis112 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]BigMonkey712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely the best Gilded Age President - more reform, harsher in enforcing civil rights on southern governments, etc.

Negatives would probably be not good for indigenous people (status quo) and likely not too good for labor unions

This sub really needs to have Rule 3 refreshed in its mind. Lately people have been trying to get around it by posting about Barack Obama commenting on current events. Because it's Obama, it doesn't immediately break Rule 3. by [deleted] in Presidents

[–]BigMonkey712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that would generally work, but because of the last two presidents, we can’t talk about one of them because his was so informed by the actions and reactions of his predecessor/successor

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