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Originally posted by: Nanner Split
Yes, because Christianity is SOOO much worse than using mind-altering substances that could permanently damage and/or kill you (see also: Syd Barrett, Jerry Garcia, Jim Morrison, etc.)

What did Christianity have to do with this conversation, anyway?

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If I see that DAMN CAT ONE MORE TIME.............
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George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

Abraham Lincoln

Benjamin Franklin.

Thomas Eddison

Albert Einstein

Martin Luther King Jr.

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I like your list, skyjedi.

"Now all Lucas has to do is make a cgi version of himself.  It will be better than the original and fit his original vision." - skyjedi2005

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I do too, except for the fact that Albert Einstein was German, not American.

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becoming an american citezen makes you american, as well as being born in the united states. if Einstein became an american citezen and i believe he did that makes him american.

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Well he was a German/Swiss. When he went to America he became an American. He also kept Swiss nationality but got rid of his German nationality. But whatever his nationality I think he's one of the greatest men that ever lived.
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Originally posted by: Nanner Split
I do too, except for the fact that Albert Einstein was German, not American.


Heh, true, but he was so heavily associated with the US in his later years and his accomplishments were so great that I believe a list of greatest Americans should recognize him in some way, even if he wasn't primarily an American.

"Now all Lucas has to do is make a cgi version of himself.  It will be better than the original and fit his original vision." - skyjedi2005

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Originally posted by: sean wookie
Originally posted by: Nanner Split
What's so great about Hunter S. Thompson? So he did a bunch of drugs and wrote about it. Big fucking deal


The political activisim he was in and fucking Gonzo Journalism. Also you have to be crazy to understand him really.



No, you have to be super, super angsty.

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Originally posted by: Stinky-Dinkins
Originally posted by: sean wookie
Originally posted by: Nanner Split
What's so great about Hunter S. Thompson? So he did a bunch of drugs and wrote about it. Big fucking deal


The political activisim he was in and fucking Gonzo Journalism. Also you have to be crazy to understand him really.



No, you have to be super, super angsty.


That too.
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He shot himself in a room adjacent to the room where his daughter-in-law and grandson were hanging out in at the time (yeah, what a great guy. Ultra self-cenetred jackass,) he typed the word "Counselor" on a piece paper in front of himself before he blew his brains out. Can't get any sillier than that.

Seriously, that's straight out of any 14 - 16 year old's selfish "Oh poor me, I'll show the world!" wicked angsty fantasy.

You don't have to be crazy to "get" him; you have to be some angsty high school kid who's against the world, or someone who was never able to shake that childish attitude. He wasn't deep, he wasn't particularly intelligent, he was "interesting" at best. Great? Please.

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Harlan Ellison
Ben Franklin (I know, already mentioned, just adding him to my list)
George Patton
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Originally posted by: sean wookie
Chuck Berry.


You damn right, I love that dude. Also Fats Domino should be noted as well.
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Mark Twain because of his writing, humor and being against racism years ahead of his time.
Harper Lee (Fucking awesome book)
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Originally posted by: sean wookie
Mark Twain because of his writing, humor and being against racism years ahead of his time.
Harper Lee (Fucking awesome book)


Can't believe I forgot Mark Twain...good one.
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Truman Capote.
Noam Chomsky (I'll get some for this)
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Get some what? Action? Not from me, my friend.

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Noam Chomsky is a very intelligent guy but his view of the world is insane. Otherwise, I wouldn't classify him as ever belonging to a list of great Americans since I've never heard him praise, support, or credit any facet of American culture. (Maybe he has, but I'd question the genuine nature of such a comment in light of the hatred he's expressed for America at other points in time.)

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Noam Chomsky? Seriously sean.

I will say that it's a better choice than John Lennon, but still.

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Fuck Ronald Reagon. He never gave a shit about the people living in poverty a few blocks outside the White House.
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Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Noam Chomsky? Seriously sean.

I will say that it's a better choice than John Lennon, but still.


Well, since John Lennon was British, I guess it crosses him off.
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Frank Rizzo

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