Historical Nation Draft - Page 17

Abe Sargent · 05-15-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaril

7.11 mikhail gorbachev, Diplomat - Russia(USSR), Post 20th

I totally thought he would have been a better choice than Stalin for ruler/leader of Russia from 20th century, but oh well, good value here.

DaddyTorgo · 05-15-2009, 02:45 PM

aaaah gorby!!!!

DaddyTorgo · 05-15-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

I totally thought he would have been a better choice than Stalin for ruler/leader of Russia from 20th century, but oh well, good value here.

100% agree

larrymcg421 · 05-15-2009, 02:57 PM

Lathum seems to have left. I have picks from him, though.

larrymcg421 · 05-15-2009, 03:00 PM

And Lathum closes out the halfway mark of the draft with:

7.12 - Mao Zedung, Leader/Ruler, China, 20th

larrymcg421 · 05-15-2009, 03:01 PM

And he starts the 2nd half with:

8.1 - Roger Bannister, Athlete, United Kingdom, 20th

Coffee Warlord · 05-15-2009, 03:01 PM

Dammit. Another one I was about to snag. (Mao)

DaddyTorgo · 05-15-2009, 03:03 PM

the chairman! *whack*

Abe Sargent · 05-15-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Dammit. Another one I was about to snag. (Mao)

I had Qin Shi Huang on my short list of rulers/leaders, so it blocks me there

Galaril · 05-15-2009, 03:09 PM

8.2 - Statue of Liberty, Manmade Structure, USA, Pre-20th

Abe Sargent · 05-15-2009, 03:10 PM

He was taken already

Noop · 05-15-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaril

8.2 - Pele, Athlete, Brazil, 20th

I think this is about where I expected him to still be but not for much no longer. I actually toyed with the notion of him as a Diplomat leader(briefly).

He is taken by me earlier.

ntndeacon · 05-15-2009, 03:10 PM

several rounds ago

DaddyTorgo · 05-15-2009, 03:11 PM

taken by noop!

lol

Galaril · 05-15-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

taken by noop!

lol

That explains my good fortune missed it. No worries.

larrymcg421 · 05-15-2009, 03:13 PM

Noop already got Pele.

Galaril · 05-15-2009, 03:15 PM

OK changed it above to Statue of Liberty
.

Coffee Warlord · 05-15-2009, 03:16 PM

God, I don't have a freakin' CLUE who to pick at this point.

ntndeacon · 05-15-2009, 03:18 PM

got a couple Ideas

Abe Sargent · 05-15-2009, 03:18 PM

Me too!

Coffee Warlord · 05-15-2009, 03:19 PM

My problem is, I need a post-20th for one of two categories, and I'm drawing total blanks.

Abe Sargent · 05-15-2009, 03:21 PM

Make one up!

ntndeacon · 05-15-2009, 03:22 PM

I understand that, as I see the best in several categories being pre 20th century myself

Danny · 05-15-2009, 03:23 PM

8.3 - Wayne Gretzky, Athlete, Canada, Post 20th century

The Great One, maybe the greatest athlete ever in a team spot

Abe Sargent · 05-15-2009, 03:24 PM

Solid choice

DaddyTorgo · 05-15-2009, 03:26 PM

i'm torn between 2 options for my pick...

Danny · 05-15-2009, 03:27 PM

I passed on a couple other picks in other categories as I felt they were more likely to fall with so few athletes taken and american only being able to be used once. Hopefully they are still there for me next round.

ntndeacon · 05-15-2009, 03:27 PM

one of my choices!

ntndeacon · 05-15-2009, 03:32 PM

I was thinking along those same lines.,, so
8.4 Diego Maradona-Athlete-Argentina-20th century

ntndeacon · 05-15-2009, 03:33 PM

there was actually another Canadian sports figure I was thinking of too, the problem was he wasn't technically an athlete. But Iwanted to go with James Naismith as a Canadian

DaddyTorgo · 05-15-2009, 03:34 PM

aaargh it's me now and i'm torn

Danny · 05-15-2009, 03:35 PM

Maradona is solid too

Abe Sargent · 05-15-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ntndeacon

there was actually another Canadian sports figure I was thinking of too, the problem was he wasn't technically an athlete.

Ben Johnson?

DaddyTorgo · 05-15-2009, 03:51 PM

hahaha

DaddyTorgo · 05-15-2009, 03:51 PM

8.5 Martin Luther, Religious Leader, Germany, Pre-20th Century

He changed the course of Western Civilization by initiating the Protestant Reformation (and in turn the Catholic Counter Reformation that made the modern church what it is today).

Abe Sargent · 05-15-2009, 03:55 PM

I think that's a really good choice this late

Coffee Warlord · 05-15-2009, 03:55 PM

Thinking.

DaddyTorgo · 05-15-2009, 03:56 PM

Well thanks Mr. Abe!

Coffee Warlord · 05-15-2009, 04:02 PM

8.6 Yasser Arafat, Diplomat, Egypt, 20th

Certainly a polarizing figuring in recent history, and not without his thorns, but a skillful diplomatic leader and tactician nonetheless, and successfully negotiated a peace with Israel after eons of fighting, winning him the Nobel Peace Price.

DaddyTorgo · 05-15-2009, 04:19 PM

nice one CW. no more polarizing than hitler or stalin

Coffee Warlord · 05-15-2009, 04:21 PM

I REALLY don't even like picking him, 'cause, well, he's an ass, but he was a conniving, manipulative ass who knew how to move political pieces around.

ntndeacon · 05-15-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

Ben Johnson?

no but that was funny. iwas thinking James Naismith.

Barkeep49 · 05-15-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ntndeacon

a couple of points my air chief's name is Santos-Dumont, not Santos, Dumont.
Also... Burma is now called Myanmar

That's disputed. And calling it Myanmar with the pick I was making seemed wrong. I probably should have left it as Burma/Myanmar, but I didn't want to confuse people who didn't know they were the same palce.

Barkeep49 · 05-15-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

8.5 Martin Luther, Religious Leader, Germany, Pre-20th Century

He changed the course of Western Civilization by initiating the Protestant Reformation (and in turn the Catholic Counter Reformation that made the modern church what it is today).

I almost picked him as my Civil Rights person. Very good pick.

ntndeacon · 05-15-2009, 04:46 PM

oh ok. I did not realize it was disputed. It was still a fantastic pick regardless.

DaddyTorgo · 05-15-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Barkeep49

I almost picked him as my Civil Rights person. Very good pick.

Galaril · 05-15-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

8.5 Martin Luther, Religious Leader, Germany, Pre-20th Century

He changed the course of Western Civilization by initiating the Protestant Reformation (and in turn the Catholic Counter Reformation that made the modern church what it is today).

Shoot I totally forgot about him. Wow great value this late.

Izulde · 05-15-2009, 07:17 PM

I didn't forget him, but I was tapped out on Germans.

Is it my turn?

Abe Sargent · 05-15-2009, 07:18 PM

Izulde · 05-15-2009, 07:23 PM

8.7 Rodrigo "El Cid" Diaz de Vivar - Military Chief - Spain - Pre-20th Century

The national hero of Spain and one of the greatest commanders in world history. Made legendary in The Song of the Cid, his brilliant tactical strategies proved instrumental in the Reconquista, including the liberation of Valencia, which he then ruled de facto independently.

05-15-2009, 02:45 PM	#802
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05-15-2009, 02:57 PM	#804
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	Lathum seems to have left. I have picks from him, though. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

05-15-2009, 03:00 PM	#805
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	And Lathum closes out the halfway mark of the draft with: 7.12 - Mao Zedung, Leader/Ruler, China, 20th __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

05-15-2009, 03:01 PM	#806
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	And he starts the 2nd half with: 8.1 - Roger Bannister, Athlete, United Kingdom, 20th __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner Last edited by larrymcg421 : 05-15-2009 at 03:01 PM.

05-15-2009, 03:01 PM	#807
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Dammit. Another one I was about to snag. (Mao) Last edited by Coffee Warlord : 05-15-2009 at 03:01 PM.

05-15-2009, 03:03 PM	#808
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	the chairman! whack __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-15-2009, 03:09 PM	#810
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	8.2 - Statue of Liberty, Manmade Structure, USA, Pre-20th Last edited by Galaril : 05-15-2009 at 03:15 PM.

05-15-2009, 03:10 PM	#811
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	He was taken already __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

05-15-2009, 03:10 PM	#813
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	several rounds ago

05-15-2009, 03:11 PM	#814
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	taken by noop! lol __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-15-2009, 03:13 PM	#816
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	Noop already got Pele. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

05-15-2009, 03:15 PM	#817
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	OK changed it above to Statue of Liberty . Last edited by Galaril : 05-15-2009 at 03:16 PM.

05-15-2009, 03:16 PM	#818
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	God, I don't have a freakin' CLUE who to pick at this point.

05-15-2009, 03:18 PM	#819
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	got a couple Ideas

05-15-2009, 03:18 PM	#820
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Me too! __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

05-15-2009, 03:19 PM	#821
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	My problem is, I need a post-20th for one of two categories, and I'm drawing total blanks.

05-15-2009, 03:21 PM	#822
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Make one up! __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

05-15-2009, 03:22 PM	#823
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	I understand that, as I see the best in several categories being pre 20th century myself

05-15-2009, 03:23 PM	#824
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	8.3 - Wayne Gretzky, Athlete, Canada, Post 20th century The Great One, maybe the greatest athlete ever in a team spot

05-15-2009, 03:24 PM	#825
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Solid choice __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

05-15-2009, 03:26 PM	#826
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	i'm torn between 2 options for my pick... __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-15-2009, 03:27 PM	#827
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I passed on a couple other picks in other categories as I felt they were more likely to fall with so few athletes taken and american only being able to be used once. Hopefully they are still there for me next round.

05-15-2009, 03:27 PM	#828
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	one of my choices!

05-15-2009, 03:32 PM	#829
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	I was thinking along those same lines.,, so 8.4 Diego Maradona-Athlete-Argentina-20th century

05-15-2009, 03:33 PM	#830
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	there was actually another Canadian sports figure I was thinking of too, the problem was he wasn't technically an athlete. But Iwanted to go with James Naismith as a Canadian

05-15-2009, 03:34 PM	#831
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	aaargh it's me now and i'm torn __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-15-2009, 03:35 PM	#832
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Maradona is solid too

05-15-2009, 03:51 PM	#834
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	hahaha __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-15-2009, 03:51 PM	#835
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	8.5 Martin Luther, Religious Leader, Germany, Pre-20th Century He changed the course of Western Civilization by initiating the Protestant Reformation (and in turn the Catholic Counter Reformation that made the modern church what it is today). __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-15-2009, 03:55 PM	#836
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	I think that's a really good choice this late __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

05-15-2009, 03:55 PM	#837
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Thinking.

05-15-2009, 03:56 PM	#838
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Well thanks Mr. Abe! __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-15-2009, 04:02 PM	#839
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	8.6 Yasser Arafat, Diplomat, Egypt, 20th Certainly a polarizing figuring in recent history, and not without his thorns, but a skillful diplomatic leader and tactician nonetheless, and successfully negotiated a peace with Israel after eons of fighting, winning him the Nobel Peace Price.

05-15-2009, 04:19 PM	#840
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	nice one CW. no more polarizing than hitler or stalin __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-15-2009, 04:21 PM	#841
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	I REALLY don't even like picking him, 'cause, well, he's an ass, but he was a conniving, manipulative ass who knew how to move political pieces around.