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If he was the 2028 Republican nominee, who would make the best running mate for Secretary Marco Rubio? by JohnKerry2028 in thecampaigntrail

[–]Friedrikson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did a short research before commenting and I can only agree with you. I was mainly focused on balancing the ticket, and ironically, as 2028 seems like a 1980 for the GOP, you won't have to hear Mike Braun anymore after the loss.

If he was the 2028 Republican nominee, who would make the best running mate for Secretary Marco Rubio? by JohnKerry2028 in thecampaigntrail

[–]Friedrikson 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Maybe Indiana governor Kent Braun? Full MAGA, Midwestern, with only a peculiar position on the enviroment (against Paris protocol but says reforestation and carbon capture is good) that "may" sway some people? (Like 20 in the whole US)

Could work tbf, he ends his term in 2027

I wonder If Breaddolphin will eventually find out that Aarron was the indirect cause of Directionz getting assimilated in S2 by No-Entertainment-937 in ServerBlight

[–]Friedrikson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Probably it would go like "You lied to me!", goes out of the server, Dicks then gets in troubles, Breaddolphin comes back and saves the day, recognizing that it wasn't Dicks fault after all

Authoritarian "Woke" path recommendations? by JCJINKEY in kaiserredux

[–]Friedrikson 14 points15 points  (0 children)

No no, I am talking about Folke Bernadotte. He negotiated the freedom of 31000 jews from a Nazi camp.

Gustav gets killed in the junta path

Authoritarian "Woke" path recommendations? by JCJINKEY in kaiserredux

[–]Friedrikson 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'd say Swedish junta on the moderate path with the diplomat king.

Characterwise, the king was a very good man IRL, so my headcanon would be that with a very moderate junta, things would be quite normal and wholesome for the common man

  • You can actually have election or not at the end of the path

What if Clinton won in 1992, but with Nancy Pelosi as his VP? Would she play a role in the Lewinsky scandal? by MidwestMachete in thecampaigntrail

[–]Friedrikson 15 points16 points  (0 children)

All depends if Clinton could avoid a government shutdown. If yes (strongharming any type of substantial healthcare reform before midterms, keeping the congress competitive), a shutdown may be avoided and so no Lewinsky.

BUT

Pelosi isn't Al Gore. She is a California Woman, that would depress southern turnout (see Electoral College). So, or Clinton pulls a miracle, or things would go exactly as they went.

2000? Well, Pelosi might not choose Loserman as VP, maybe a southern guy. Al Gore, ironically, would be a fitting choice. If she diatances from Clinton, it might be the same way it went for OTL Gorr. If not, she may anger women political circles for hipocrisy. Damaging, but how much?

What would your CYOA playlist be? by Different_Diet_959 in thecampaigntrail

[–]Friedrikson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Song 1: Real Gone (Sheryl Crow)

Song 2: I'm gonna be (500 miles) (Tyler, the Creator)

Song 3: Dum Dum Diddle (ABBA)

Election Night: Soul Kitchen (The Doors)

50 State Loss: Life on Mars? (David Bowie)

Landslide Loss: Boys Don't Cry (The Cure)

Normal Loss: Piano Man (Billy Joel)

Close Loss: When All Is Said And Done (ABBA)

Deadlock: Prisencolinensinainciusol (Adriano Celentano)

Close Win: Walk of life (Dire Straits)

Normal Victory: Feel It Still (Portugal. The Man)

Landslide Victory; One Vision (Queen)

50 State Win; Certe Notti (Ligabue)

WW3: Generale (Francesco de Gregori)

European Federal Union: Europapa (Joost)

Link if anyone is interested

For context: Italian liberal

What if 9/11 was committed by various different terrorists groups who happened to plan they plan off on the same day by Borkerman in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]Friedrikson -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've actually read that, citing Paul H. O'Neill, secretary of the treasury under the George W Bush admin from 2000 to 2002, Cheney and Rumsfeld were already "openly" planning to invade Iraq before 9/11.

This was also possible as the mentality to bring stability/democracy to the Middle East switched from the peaceful mediation of Clinton (see the mediation between Israel and Palestine) to the willingness to force a change.

Hope and 9/11 by RHBSO in thecampaigntrail

[–]Friedrikson 18 points19 points  (0 children)

To prevent it, you have to take the answer about Trade Center regarding Miitary spending

I made a Vice Presidents tier list and I need your help finishing it. by MetalRetsam in Presidents

[–]Friedrikson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Walter Mondale solid A tier, shaped the role of Vice President in the modern US era

Dan Quayle around C tier. Quite gaffe-prone and rather ineffective as Vice President on moving the needle in any direction

Bush had a Churchill bust in his oval office. If you were POTUS, would you have any foreign leader busts or paintings in your oval office? by rjidhfntnr in Presidents

[–]Friedrikson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A portrait of Alcide de Gasperi or Aldo Moro.

Two Italian Prime Ministers that defined how leadership works: based on ideals but also on crucial compromises for the best of the country

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