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Stanton would be the big one. Thomas if you want a general who was good. Fremont if you want someone who is bad at any job they ever do but had a kick ass wife.
Stanton is a good one - however, I am partial to Thomas despite his aversion to politics simply because I hate Stanton’s beard.Stanton would be the big one. Thomas if you want a general who was good. Fremont if you want someone who is bad at any job they ever do but had a kick ass wife.
HISTORY 202A 002 - SEM. 001
Special Topics in American History: Invictus! - The Long Administration, 1937 - 1942
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Enrollment in this class will open to all students on 11/1/20.
In 1936, virtually no pundit or observer would’ve predicted that President Al Smith would lose his bid for re-election. According to the popular narrative at the time, Smith was at the height of his powers and would beat whatever challenger put up against him. One year later, he was out of the White House and politics all together. The shocking rise of Huey Long and the sudden birth of a new party left most politicians and observers stunned, and allowed for Long to transform the country in ways that were once unimaginable. In this course, we will study the accomplishments of the pre-war Long Administration, and it’s legacy. What does it mean for a major party that holds the Presidency and Congress to be wiped out overnight, for both it’s elected officials and their constituents? Why was Long able to violate political norms without consequence? Was the creation of Social Security, the National Insurance Service, the Share Our Wealth Survey and Redistribution Boards and the Coughlin Banking System effective in redistributing wealth? And finally, what is the enduring legacy of Long’s domestic agenda? The course will begin before the Second World War, and follow the period between Long’s inauguration and the Japanese Invasion of the Philippines. This is first and foremost a reading seminar, which will examine the Long Administration through multidisciplinary literature analyzing the period, and contemporary film, fiction and music. Assignments will include weekly readings, leading in-class discussions, and writing analytical papers. Students interests will have some effect in the direction of the course when possible.
Special Topics in American History: Invictus! - The Long Administration, 1937 - 1942
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Enrollment in this class will open to all students on 11/1/20.
In 1936, virtually no pundit or observer would’ve predicted that President Al Smith would lose his bid for re-election. According to the popular narrative at the time, Smith was at the height of his powers and would beat whatever challenger put up against him. One year later, he was out of the White House and politics all together. The shocking rise of Huey Long and the sudden birth of a new party left most politicians and observers stunned, and allowed for Long to transform the country in ways that were once unimaginable. In this course, we will study the accomplishments of the pre-war Long Administration, and it’s legacy. What does it mean for a major party that holds the Presidency and Congress to be wiped out overnight, for both it’s elected officials and their constituents? Why was Long able to violate political norms without consequence? Was the creation of Social Security, the National Insurance Service, the Share Our Wealth Survey and Redistribution Boards and the Coughlin Banking System effective in redistributing wealth? And finally, what is the enduring legacy of Long’s domestic agenda? The course will begin before the Second World War, and follow the period between Long’s inauguration and the Japanese Invasion of the Philippines. This is first and foremost a reading seminar, which will examine the Long Administration through multidisciplinary literature analyzing the period, and contemporary film, fiction and music. Assignments will include weekly readings, leading in-class discussions, and writing analytical papers. Students interests will have some effect in the direction of the course when possible.
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Political Career of Richard Nixon:
1947 - 1950: Representative from California's 12th Congressional District
defeated, 1946: Jerry Voorhis (Democratic)
defeated, 1948: Una Rice (Independent)
1950 - 1953: Senator from California's Class III seat
Republican primary, 1950
1953 - 1961: Vice President of the United States
Republican Vice-Presidential nomination, 1952
defeated, 1956: Adlai Stevenson / Estes Kefauver (Republican)
1960: Republican nominee for President of the United States
Republican Presidential nomination, 1960
1968: Candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States
Republican Presidential nomination, 1968
1969 - 1974: United States Secretary of State
Confirmed by the Senate, 96-3
1976: Republican nominee for President of the United States
Republican Presidential nomination, 1976
1947 - 1950: Representative from California's 12th Congressional District
defeated, 1946: Jerry Voorhis (Democratic)
defeated, 1948: Una Rice (Independent)
1950 - 1953: Senator from California's Class III seat
Republican primary, 1950
Richard Nixon, Manchester Boddy, Helen Gahagan Douglas
defeated, 1950: Helen Gahagan Douglas (Democratic)1953 - 1961: Vice President of the United States
Republican Vice-Presidential nomination, 1952
unopposed
defeated, 1952: Adlai Stevenson / John Sparkman (Democratic)defeated, 1956: Adlai Stevenson / Estes Kefauver (Republican)
1960: Republican nominee for President of the United States
Republican Presidential nomination, 1960
First Ballot
Richard Nixon: 1,321
Barry Goldwater: 10
General Election, 1960: John F. Kennedy / Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic), Richard Nixon / Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. (Republican)1968: Candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States
Republican Presidential nomination, 1968
First Ballot
Richard Nixon: 550
Nelson Rockefeller: 458
Ronald Reagan: 325
Eighth Ballot (after shifts)
Nelson Rockefeller: 1115
Ronald Reagan: 212
Richard Nixon: 4
Hiram Fong: 3
Bud Wilkinson: 1
1969 - 1974: United States Secretary of State
Confirmed by the Senate, 96-3
1976: Republican nominee for President of the United States
Republican Presidential nomination, 1976
First Ballot
Richard Nixon: 1,067
Howard Baker: 573
James Edwards: 560
Gerry Ford: 58
Second Ballot (after shifts)
Richard Nixon: 2,258
General Election, 1976: Bob Casey / Alan Cranston (Democratic), Richard Nixon / Dan Evans (Republican)Idk, not sure Nixon can get more fucked up than he did IOTL. He would excel as a SoS, but the fact that he’s technically subservient to Nelson fuckin Rockefeller would probably drive him up the wall.Ohhhh,I love this.
How much of a wreck is Nixon here compared to OTL? I can’t imagine a guy like him talking repeating losing the Presidency well.
I will say the State Department under his tenure became notorious for its unwieldiness and paranoid culture. It would become public knowledge decades after the fact, but it is known that Nixon had at least seventy wiretaps on fellow State Department employees and Cabinet members, and it remains unknown (but suspected) that he had the President bugged.
Thanks.What happens to him after 1976?Idk, not sure Nixon can get more fucked up than he did IOTL. He would excel as a SoS, but the fact that he’s technically subservient to Nelson fuckin Rockefeller would probably drive him up the wall.
I will say the State Department under his tenure became notorious for its unwieldiness and paranoid culture. It would become public knowledge decades after the fact, but it is known that Nixon had at least seventy wiretaps on fellow State Department employees and Cabinet members, and it remains unknown (but suspected) that he had the President bugged.
Idk, he dies?Thanks.What happens to him after 1976?
In retrospect,I should seen that comingIdk, he dies?
Sorry for being an idiot,I just thought Nixon without Watergate would do something more after 1976 and not just give up I guess
Then I realized he’s a has been by this point so yeah,my bad
I was maybe a little too curious
a deep cut from the @Avalanches archives
Talking Heads Discography:
Talking Heads: 77 (1977) [1]
Blue Sky (1978) [2]
Location of Now (1980) [3]
Afraid (1981) [4]
Talking Heads Are In Your Home (1981) [5]
Melody Attack (1983) [6]
Untitled (Ashiko) (1990) [7]
Avengers (1994) [8]
[1] Basically the same as OTL, no real differences to speak of.
[2] The most overtly political the band ever got (although still filtered through the bands idiosyncratic style of writing), Blue Sky was largely written under the worsening recession and chaos in NYC, which incoming Mayor Ed Koch couldn't deal with, and President Jerry Brown didn't want to deal with. Influenced by popular disco music (albeit with more "edge" thanks to angular guitar tones and large amounts of fuzz), it garnered the band huge critical acclaim on the underground circuit, and is viewed as one of the best album of the 70's in hindsight. Blue Sky has also gained notoriety for beginning the bands long collaboration with Brian Eno, and the beginning of fights between bassist Tina Weymouth and frontman David Byrne.
[3] Location of Now while largely viewed as the midpoint between landmark records Blue Sky and Afraid, has underwent a reappraisal in recent years. Produced by Eno, Now is a hybrid between some of the bands poppiest tendencies along with various, disparate styles (Weymouth's interest in hip-hop music and Byrnes' love of Fela Kuti are in the forefront) influencing the entire record. "Snake Charmer," the albums second single, became a minor hit on Billboard's increasingly influential Alternative Chart, with its infectious rhythm and catchy guitar hook proving popular.
[4] Viewed as the bands magnum opus, and regarded by many as one of the greatest albums of all time, Afraid is viewed as one of the most forward-thinking albums of the decade; a vision of hip-hop, electronic and funk to come, Byrne (to the bands detriment) largely shunted Weymouth out of the creative process (although many outtakes of her songs circulate on the internet), and made fourteen songs built around manic polyrhythms, huge amounts of sampling (five tracks are purely instrumental, with "found sounds" used as the vocals). The were arguably more adventurous, as songs were centered around everything from body dysmorphia, the fear of being watched, TV evangelists, the Mall and it's relationship to the community, technological advancement and African mythology, delivered in the style of a stream-of-consciousness rant. Hugely influential, Afraid is frequently mentioned along with Liz Phair's Girly Sounds, Shallah Diamond's Dope Pusher and Basement Jaxx's White Label Thang as some of the best records of the 80's and 90's (which, for the sake of making a point, are all albums Afraid influenced).
[5] Live record covering the Location of Now tour.
[6] Here's where the wheels come off; Weymouth and Byrnes are at each others throats, and each are jockeying to get their songs on the record, before giving up and just throwing everything on. Eno's no longer producing, with a who’s who of NYC’s alternative scene taking turns behind the boards creating a shambling, bloated mix for a shambling, bloated album. Considered the worst of the Head's discography, the album is too long (clocking in at a lean hour-and-a-half) and doesn't have enough good tunes to buoy it. A rather sad end for what's considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time.
[7] A B-sides and rarities collection personally curated by Byrnes, culled from the entire life of the Heads. Somewhat notable for it's titleless cover (which is just an Ashiko drum against a plain white background) confusing many into thinking it was a new album entirely.
[8] Another live album, this time chronicling the legendary Melody Attack tour, where the band self-destructed on stage every night for thousands to see. Viewed as a cult classic, and is a rarity among record collectors due to limited pressings throughout the 90's and early 2000's.
Talking Heads Discography:
Talking Heads: 77 (1977) [1]
Blue Sky (1978) [2]
Location of Now (1980) [3]
Afraid (1981) [4]
Talking Heads Are In Your Home (1981) [5]
Melody Attack (1983) [6]
Untitled (Ashiko) (1990) [7]
Avengers (1994) [8]
[1] Basically the same as OTL, no real differences to speak of.
[2] The most overtly political the band ever got (although still filtered through the bands idiosyncratic style of writing), Blue Sky was largely written under the worsening recession and chaos in NYC, which incoming Mayor Ed Koch couldn't deal with, and President Jerry Brown didn't want to deal with. Influenced by popular disco music (albeit with more "edge" thanks to angular guitar tones and large amounts of fuzz), it garnered the band huge critical acclaim on the underground circuit, and is viewed as one of the best album of the 70's in hindsight. Blue Sky has also gained notoriety for beginning the bands long collaboration with Brian Eno, and the beginning of fights between bassist Tina Weymouth and frontman David Byrne.
[3] Location of Now while largely viewed as the midpoint between landmark records Blue Sky and Afraid, has underwent a reappraisal in recent years. Produced by Eno, Now is a hybrid between some of the bands poppiest tendencies along with various, disparate styles (Weymouth's interest in hip-hop music and Byrnes' love of Fela Kuti are in the forefront) influencing the entire record. "Snake Charmer," the albums second single, became a minor hit on Billboard's increasingly influential Alternative Chart, with its infectious rhythm and catchy guitar hook proving popular.
[4] Viewed as the bands magnum opus, and regarded by many as one of the greatest albums of all time, Afraid is viewed as one of the most forward-thinking albums of the decade; a vision of hip-hop, electronic and funk to come, Byrne (to the bands detriment) largely shunted Weymouth out of the creative process (although many outtakes of her songs circulate on the internet), and made fourteen songs built around manic polyrhythms, huge amounts of sampling (five tracks are purely instrumental, with "found sounds" used as the vocals). The were arguably more adventurous, as songs were centered around everything from body dysmorphia, the fear of being watched, TV evangelists, the Mall and it's relationship to the community, technological advancement and African mythology, delivered in the style of a stream-of-consciousness rant. Hugely influential, Afraid is frequently mentioned along with Liz Phair's Girly Sounds, Shallah Diamond's Dope Pusher and Basement Jaxx's White Label Thang as some of the best records of the 80's and 90's (which, for the sake of making a point, are all albums Afraid influenced).
[5] Live record covering the Location of Now tour.
[6] Here's where the wheels come off; Weymouth and Byrnes are at each others throats, and each are jockeying to get their songs on the record, before giving up and just throwing everything on. Eno's no longer producing, with a who’s who of NYC’s alternative scene taking turns behind the boards creating a shambling, bloated mix for a shambling, bloated album. Considered the worst of the Head's discography, the album is too long (clocking in at a lean hour-and-a-half) and doesn't have enough good tunes to buoy it. A rather sad end for what's considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time.
[7] A B-sides and rarities collection personally curated by Byrnes, culled from the entire life of the Heads. Somewhat notable for it's titleless cover (which is just an Ashiko drum against a plain white background) confusing many into thinking it was a new album entirely.
[8] Another live album, this time chronicling the legendary Melody Attack tour, where the band self-destructed on stage every night for thousands to see. Viewed as a cult classic, and is a rarity among record collectors due to limited pressings throughout the 90's and early 2000's.
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OHC
deep green blue collar rainbow
- Location
- Little Beirut
- Pronouns
- they/she
a deep cut from the @Avalanches archives
Talking Heads Discography:
Talking Heads: 77 (1977) [1]
Blue Sky (1978) [2]
Location of Now (1980) [3]
Afraid (1981) [4]
Talking Heads Are In Your Home (1981) [5]
Melody Attack (1983) [6]
Untitled (Ashiko) (1990) [7]
Avengers (1994) [8]
[1] Basically the same as OTL, no real differences to speak of.
[2] The most overtly political the band ever got (although still filtered through the bands idiosyncratic style of writing), Blue Sky was largely written under the worsening recession and chaos in NYC, which incoming Mayor Ed Koch couldn't deal with, and President Jerry Brown didn't want to deal with. Influenced by popular disco music (albeit with more "edge" thanks to angular guitar tones and large amounts of fuzz), it garnered the band huge critical acclaim on the underground circuit, and is viewed as one of the best album of the 70's in hindsight. Blue Sky has also gained notoriety for beginning the bands long collaboration with Brian Eno, and the beginning of fights between bassist Tina Weymouth and frontman David Byrne.
[3] Location of Now while largely viewed as the midpoint between landmark records Blue Sky and Afraid, it's become a cult classic over the years. Produced by Eno, Now is a hybrid between some of the bands poppiest tendencies along with various, disparate styles (Weymouth's interest in hip-hop music and Byrnes' love of Fela Kuti are in the forefront) influencing the entire record. "Snake Charmer," the albums second single, became a minor hit on Billboard's increasingly influential Alternative Chart, with its infectious rhythm and catchy guitar hook proving popular.
[4] Viewed as the bands magnum opus, and regarded by many as one of the greatest albums of all time, Afraid is viewed as one of the most forward-thinking albums of the decade; a vision of hip-hop, electronic and funk to come, Byrne (to the bands detriment) largely shunted Weymouth out of the creative process (although many outtakes of her songs circulate on the internet), and made fourteen songs built around manic polyrhythms, huge amounts of sampling (five tracks are purely instrumental, with "found sounds" used as the vocals). The were arguably more adventurous, as songs were centered around everything from body dysmorphia, the fear of being watched, TV evangelists, the Mall and it's relationship to the community, technological advancement and African mythology, delivered in the style of a stream-of-consciousness rant. Hugely influential, Afraid is frequently mentioned along with Liz Phair's Girly Sounds, Shallah Diamond's Dope Pusher and Basement Jaxx's White Label Thang as some of the best of all time (which, for the sake of making a point, are all albums Afraid influenced).
[5] Live record covering the Location of Now tour.
[6] Here's where the wheels come off; Weymouth and Byrnes are at each others throats, and each are jockeying to get their songs on the record, before giving up and just throwing everything on. Eno's no longer producing, with a who’s who of NYC’s alternative scene taking turns behind the boards creating a shambling, bloated mix for a shambling, bloated album. Considered the worst of the Head's discography, the album is too long (clocking in at a lean hour-and-a-half) and doesn't have enough good tunes to buoy it. A rather sad end for what's considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time.
[7] A B-sides and rarities collection personally curated by Byrnes, culled from the entire life of the Heads. Somewhat notable for it's titleless cover (which is just an Ashiko drum against a plain white background) confusing many into thinking it was a new album entirely.
[8] Another live album, this time chronicling the legendary Melody Attack tour, where the band self-destructed on stage every night for thousands to see. Viewed as a cult classic, and is a rarity among record collectors due to limited pressings throughout the 90's and early 2000's.
I want to listen to these so bad. This is the List equivalent of If on a winter's night a traveler.
Hey, I’m trying to do one of these things again (paging @Comisario, @Wolfram, @others):
Presidents of the United States:
1961 - 1965:
1965 - 1973:
1973 - 1981:
1981 - 1982:
1982 - 1985:
1985 - 1990:
1990 - 1993:
1993 - 2001:
2001 - 2005:
2005 - 2013:
2013 - 2017:
2017 - present:
Presidents of the United States:
1961 - 1965:
1965 - 1973:
1973 - 1981:
1981 - 1982:
1982 - 1985:
1985 - 1990:
1990 - 1993:
1993 - 2001:
2001 - 2005:
2005 - 2013:
2013 - 2017:
2017 - present:
Beata Beatrix
Camille Paglia on Judge Dredd
- Location
- Mega-City Two
- Pronouns
- she/her/hers
Presidents of the United States:
1961 - 1965: Thruston B. Morton (Republican)
1965 - 1973:
1973 - 1981:
1981 - 1982:
1982 - 1985:
1985 - 1990:
1990 - 1993:
1993 - 2001:
2001 - 2005:
2005 - 2013:
2013 - 2017:
2017 - present:
1961 - 1965: Thruston B. Morton (Republican)
1965 - 1973:
1973 - 1981:
1981 - 1982:
1982 - 1985:
1985 - 1990:
1990 - 1993:
1993 - 2001:
2001 - 2005:
2005 - 2013:
2013 - 2017:
2017 - present:
Presidents of the United States:
1961 - 1965: Thruston B. Morton (Republican)
1965 - 1973: Philip Hart (Democratic)
1973 - 1981:
1981 - 1982:
1982 - 1985:
1985 - 1990:
1990 - 1993:
1993 - 2001:
2001 - 2005:
2005 - 2013:
2013 - 2017:
2017 - present:
1961 - 1965: Thruston B. Morton (Republican)
1965 - 1973: Philip Hart (Democratic)
1973 - 1981:
1981 - 1982:
1982 - 1985:
1985 - 1990:
1990 - 1993:
1993 - 2001:
2001 - 2005:
2005 - 2013:
2013 - 2017:
2017 - present:
I Saw A Red Sky
He killed my ma, he killed my pa, but 🤓
Presidents of the United States:
1961 - 1965: Thruston B. Morton (Republican)
1965 - 1973: Philip Hart (Democratic)
1973 - 1981: Barry Goldwater (Republican)
1981 - 1982:
1982 - 1985:
1985 - 1990:
1990 - 1993:
1993 - 2001:
2001 - 2005:
2005 - 2013:
2013 - 2017:
2017 - present:
1961 - 1965: Thruston B. Morton (Republican)
1965 - 1973: Philip Hart (Democratic)
1973 - 1981: Barry Goldwater (Republican)
1981 - 1982:
1982 - 1985:
1985 - 1990:
1990 - 1993:
1993 - 2001:
2001 - 2005:
2005 - 2013:
2013 - 2017:
2017 - present:
Presidents of the United States:
1961 - 1965: Thruston B. Morton (Republican)
1965 - 1973: Philip Hart (Democratic)
1973 - 1981: Barry Goldwater (Republican)
1981 - 1982: Daniel Inouye (Democratic)
1982 - 1985:
1985 - 1990:
1990 - 1993:
1993 - 2001:
2001 - 2005:
2005 - 2013:
2013 - 2017:
2017 - present:
1961 - 1965: Thruston B. Morton (Republican)
1965 - 1973: Philip Hart (Democratic)
1973 - 1981: Barry Goldwater (Republican)
1981 - 1982: Daniel Inouye (Democratic)
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1993 - 2001:
2001 - 2005:
2005 - 2013:
2013 - 2017:
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Presidents of the United States:
1961 - 1965: Thruston B. Morton (Republican)
1965 - 1973: Philip Hart (Democratic)
1973 - 1981: Barry Goldwater (Republican)
1981 - 1982: Daniel Inouye (Democratic)
1982 - 1985: Richard Helms (Independent)
1985 - 1990:
1990 - 1993:
1993 - 2001:
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1961 - 1965: Thruston B. Morton (Republican)
1965 - 1973: Philip Hart (Democratic)
1973 - 1981: Barry Goldwater (Republican)
1981 - 1982: Daniel Inouye (Democratic)
1982 - 1985: Richard Helms (Independent)
1985 - 1990:
1990 - 1993:
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2013 - 2017:
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Presidents of the United States:
1961 - 1965: Thruston B. Morton (Republican)
1965 - 1973: Philip Hart (Democratic)
1973 - 1981: Barry Goldwater (Republican)
1981 - 1982: Daniel Inouye (Democratic)
1982 - 1985: Richard Helms (Independent)
1985 - 1990: Oliver North (Republican)
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1993 - 2001:
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2005 - 2013:
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1961 - 1965: Thruston B. Morton (Republican)
1965 - 1973: Philip Hart (Democratic)
1973 - 1981: Barry Goldwater (Republican)
1981 - 1982: Daniel Inouye (Democratic)
1982 - 1985: Richard Helms (Independent)
1985 - 1990: Oliver North (Republican)
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- Location
- The Place Beyond The Pines
- Pronouns
- he/him
Presidents of the United States:
1961 - 1965: Thruston B. Morton (Republican)
1965 - 1973: Philip Hart (Democratic)
1973 - 1981: Barry Goldwater (Republican)
1981 - 1982: Daniel Inouye (Democratic)
1982 - 1985: Richard Helms (Independent)
1985 - 1990: Oliver North (Republican)
1990 - 1993: C. Everett Koop (Republican)
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1961 - 1965: Thruston B. Morton (Republican)
1965 - 1973: Philip Hart (Democratic)
1973 - 1981: Barry Goldwater (Republican)
1981 - 1982: Daniel Inouye (Democratic)
1982 - 1985: Richard Helms (Independent)
1985 - 1990: Oliver North (Republican)
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