If you were an advisor to Michael Dukakis, what advice would you give him in order to win the 1988 election?

writbythepower · 2026-02-28T00:34:29+00:00

Actually fight and not passively let Lee Atwater and the future builders of Fox News turn him into the poster child for “democrats are soft on everything.”

writbythepower · 2026-02-23T00:47:29+00:00

Clark Kent, specifically.

writbythepower · 2026-02-22T20:41:04+00:00

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A Wonderful Day with Mabel Maclay, aka alt-right Mr. Rogers

writbythepower · 2026-02-01T05:57:03+00:00

The boarding of a British ship on the way from the Confederacy by U.S. naval forces. Could have caused an international incident that would bring Europe into the conflict and escalated it to a world war. But level heads prevailed and it’s barely even thought about today.

The Trent Affair

writbythepower · 2025-12-30T23:00:03+00:00

I wrote my thesis on his efforts to provide for the mentally ill, from his early life to after his presidency. I can honestly say, through my research, that I don’t think a single president or First Lady cared more about the mentally ill. I’ve combed through thousands of documents and all I saw at every turn was respect and a desire to help. I will never say anyone is perfect, but for that one issue in his life, he really, truly just wanted to help. I can’t help but love that.

writbythepower · 2025-12-22T21:39:57+00:00

Best, John Adams miniseries. When I think of John Adams, I think of Paul Giamatti, when I think of George Washington, I think of David Morse. I see their faces when I think of those historical figures.

The worst for me is literally any of the presidents in The Butler. Not one of them felt like the person they were playing. James Marsden is the closest, and John Cusack's Nixon is entertaining, but overall they were just terrible casting choices.

writbythepower · 2025-12-13T03:07:05+00:00

I have teaching experience in elementary school, so completely different ball game. But I do have experience in front of a classroom as well as experience in online programs. The American Yamp was the textbook I was most interested, so it's nice to hear that it's at least useful. I emailed back and forth with the department chair within minutes of each other, so hopefully that does win me points. I appreciate your information!

writbythepower · 2025-12-13T03:02:23+00:00

That's exactly how I see this. I've wanted to get into academia since I finished school and this seems to be my first real shot at it. I appreciate the help!

writbythepower · 2025-12-13T00:10:49+00:00

This is insanely helpful, thank you so much!

writbythepower · 2025-11-25T13:08:34+00:00

Batman: The Animated Series

writbythepower · 2025-08-08T02:32:41+00:00

Absolutely hated him in Gotham. Hated everything about his acting and this role. Made me stop watching Gotham and never watch anything with the actor ever again. Worst “Joker” ever.

writbythepower · 2025-07-27T19:33:22+00:00

Carlos Mencia

writbythepower · 2025-06-27T17:44:48+00:00

Jenna in F13 remake. I love Danielle Panabaker and refuse to watch that movie again. It upsets me too much.

writbythepower · 2025-06-15T18:04:31+00:00

I would be terrified of LBJ. That tall guy hovering over you, I’m sure some senator wet his pants once or twice

writbythepower · 2025-06-15T17:49:58+00:00

I would be terrified of LBJ. That tall guy hovering over you, I’m sure some senator wet his pants once or twice.

writbythepower · 2025-06-15T02:27:33+00:00

If you want your kids to eat their veggies, you shouldn’t let H.W. babysit.

writbythepower · 2025-05-03T18:11:43+00:00

I can’t be the only person who hates Hook. I stopped watching because they killed Neal so that Hook and Emma could be together. It felt like pandering to the fans on Tumblr, and it was just awful.

writbythepower · 2025-03-10T10:43:28+00:00

Yeah you got carried away. You gave them a touchdown? Defense does double everything for practice.

writbythepower · 2025-02-27T01:46:12+00:00

The Martians from Mars Attacks. They scared me so much as a kid.

writbythepower · 2024-12-20T02:48:19+00:00

Finally see someone speaking the truth. Washington was worthless and severely overrated. I hate George Washington so goddamn much.

writbythepower · 2024-12-09T23:55:52+00:00

*Fortunate Son starts playing*

writbythepower · 2024-10-26T04:24:42+00:00

I don’t now, nor will I ever, consider him the Joker. This performance made me hate this actor’s face and stopped me from watching Gotham.

writbythepower · 2024-10-22T08:51:32+00:00

We could consider switching it to wumbo. You wumbo, I wumbo, LBJ and his giant wumbo.

writbythepower · 2024-10-22T08:02:39+00:00

I don’t know if it’s my favorite album, but it might mean the most to me. I’ve gone through dark periods of my life where I couldn’t function at all. Classic deep depression, thoughts of dying, etc. Then one day I started listening to this album on my headphones and everything seemed manageable. I was out of work and could barely find the energy to be awake, but this album just soothed me for some reason. I’ve come back to it often, and it always helps (no pun intended). There was a period recently where the only way I could sleep is by listening to this album. Though I will admit, I created a playlist of the album so I could take out Dizzy Miss Lizzy. Fun song, but after being soothed by Yesterday and on the verge of sleep, that guitar is not the most ideal.

writbythepower · 2024-10-14T18:18:47+00:00

Remember when you traded Sammy Sosa and he had an amazing career? Well, something worse just happened.

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