Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

George II

(67,782 posts)
2. I don't know what was actually going on when that photograph was taken, but it is basically....
Wed Jun 6, 2018, 11:38 PM
Jun 2018

....the reaction of MOST of America to trump's abject stupidity.

Has trump ever been embarrassed by anything he's done in his life? Probably not, but he's had more opportunities than most of us.

Initech

(100,081 posts)
4. It can apply to just about anything this administration has done so far!
Wed Jun 6, 2018, 11:45 PM
Jun 2018

Last edited Thu Jun 7, 2018, 12:20 AM - Edit history (1)

BobTheSubgenius

(11,564 posts)
3. People that buy unti that "Burned down the White House" misconception generally don't know..
Wed Jun 6, 2018, 11:43 PM
Jun 2018

...the origins of the war itself. I've actually seen an article saying that Canada had taken them by surprise and the first thing you know...the WH is on fire.

They generally get 2 things right. The White House did burn, and the War of 1812 did, in fact, occur in 1812. They dont' know, or refuse to accept the fact that it was a move of imperialist aggression by Monroe, who really stumped for support for his plan..

A small and moderately-interesting bit of trivia is that it was the run-up to this war that gave us the term "hawk", Monroe and his supporters were dubbed "The Warhawks."

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Even the best comedy writ...