Texsox Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Ronald Reagan's face could one day adorn the $10 bill or half the dimes minted in the country, if fans of the late president get their way. USA Today reported Tuesday that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) plans to sponsor legislation in the Senate to have Reagan's image replace that of Alexander Hamilton, the nation's first treasury secretary, on the $10 bill. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I was just getting ready to post this as a question and you beat me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 I was just getting ready to post this as a question and you beat me to it. I'm scanning the globe to bring you the best in topics and links Without Southsider2k4's usual array of topic starts, SLAP will get slow and stale. I wonder where he's been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Takin' a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Funny, I'm probably the biggest fan of Reagan's and I'm the only person to vote "no" so far. I don't think this would be a good idea. A limited edition commerative coin or something like that would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 Funny, I'm probably the biggest fan of Reagan's and I'm the only person to vote "no" so far. I don't think this would be a good idea. A limited edition commerative coin or something like that would be cool. I was thinking a new $200 would be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochpuppy Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Funny, I'm probably the biggest fan of Reagan's and I'm the only person to vote "no" so far. I don't think this would be a good idea. A limited edition commerative coin or something like that would be cool. I agree with you Mr. Eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonxctf Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 wouldn't putting Reagan on the $10 bill be a slap in the face to Alexander Hamilton? Heck, I want Bill Clinton on the $200 bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 You can't replace AHam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochpuppy Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 wouldn't putting Reagan on the $10 bill be a slap in the face to Alexander Hamilton? Heck, I want Bill Clinton on the $200 bill. Clinton should be on the $2 bill with all the $2 hookers he's been with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 Clinton should be on the $2 bill with all the $2 hookers he's been with. Actually if I recall correctly, that is the only sexcapade he hasn't been accused of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 wouldn't putting Reagan on the $10 bill be a slap in the face to Alexander Hamilton? Heck, I want Bill Clinton on the $200 bill. Clinton's already got his own money: $3 Bills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniBob72 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I'm a huge fan of Reagan, but I voted no. Alexander Hamilton is also an important American figure and shouldn't be replaced. We can't keep phasing out old American heroes for the new. That is how nations and cultures lose their sense of history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonxctf Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 i think called Reagan a hero is a bit of a stretch too. Hamilton was one of our founding fathers and helped establish the backbone of our government. On a side note.. we haven't had a Presidential Hero since Kennedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 i voted yes only because i think he should be on a bill or coin, not sure about him replacing somebody else though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 Washington, Lincoln, Hamilton?? If we are going to replace one, he's the one I would. Or put him on a new $2 coin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Don't replace any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 On a side note.. we haven't had a Presidential Hero since Kennedy. I had nothing against Kennedy and actually think he could have been one of our better Presidents, but what makes him a hero? His service to his country? If that's the case, I would make a case for Bush 41 who was shot down in war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 I had nothing against Kennedy and actually think he could have been one of our better Presidents, but what makes him a hero? His service to his country? If that's the case, I would make a case for Bush 41 who was shot down in war. Bush 41 just kind of coasted. I think he had a tough act to follow. People wanted Reagan II and that was impossible. His campaign was un-spirited at best. In contrast to his youthful and eneregetic opponent, Bush just went through the montions. And IMHO, like his son would do years later, he didn't jettison his VP when clearly it would have helped with the voters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Oh, so Bush 43 has already jettisoned his VeeP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 Oh, so Bush 43 has already jettisoned his VeeP? No, but IMHO he should have. As much as I like Mr. Chaney, there were other candidates that would have helped his campaign more. The Haliburton, health, and other issues aren't something Bush should deal with in a close campaign. Chaney could have bowed out, citing health reasons, no harm no foul, and Bush could have had a stronger ticker. Same thing with Bush 41. Quayle was a laughing stock by the re-election campaign. Comedians didn't even have to parody him, they just ran tape. I've grown to like the man since then, but during that campaign he was an anchor for Sr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I don't think Alexander Hamilton should be taken off of the $10 because he was the backbone of US monetary policy. Reagan did important economic things, but nothing near what Hamiltons impact was on our history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 i think called Reagan a hero is a bit of a stretch too. Hamilton was one of our founding fathers and helped establish the backbone of our government. On a side note.. we haven't had a Presidential Hero since Kennedy. I know it's a matter of opinion and I'm not going to disrespect yours. However, I feel Reagan was a far greater president than Kennedy. And I do think JFK was one of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 wouldn't putting Reagan on the $10 bill be a slap in the face to Alexander Hamilton? Heck, I want Bill Clinton on the $200 bill. Nah, Clinton's mug belongs on a 3 dollar bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I voted yes but only because there was no block for "indifferent" which is what I am on this subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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