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I just binge-read this, and I found it a wonderful way of transcribing the Doctor to American culture! I did find it interesting that the Ninth was the first to pick up a gun, as guns are much more of an American symbol than they are in Britain, so that struck me as slightly odd. Still, I am...

Following this with interest! A few notes: -Did Obama lose in 2008, or did he simply decide, "I'm not going to run, I'm going to see what my options are in a few years"? Remember, his original intention was to serve out his full Senate term until 2010? -I was confused by the electoral...

I've been reading a lot about Doctor Who in preparation/whetting my appetite for the 23rd, and I found a couple of neat articles. This one states that the show nearly ended after Tennant left, due to the fact that higher-ups at the BBC wondered if anyone else could carry the role, and Russell...

During the 2000 campaign season, Al Gore wanted to make one thing very clear: He was not Bill Clinton (An obvious fact to most people). Hence, we were given one of the most awkward kisses in history at the DNC, a campaign based partially on morals, and Joe Lieberman as the nominee for Vice...

So, here's a shortlist I've come up with for the nominees to fill a potential Marshall vacancy, just the top five candidates. -Harry T. Edwards, D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals; the consensus candidate. -Amalya Lyle Kearse, 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals; would be the first black woman...

Possibly. Taylor was likely on the original list, but I doubt that she would ultimately have been the nominee. According to this New York Times article, from March 20th, 1993, when Justice Byron White retired, the names being considered were: Judge Patricia M. Wald, D.C. Federal Circuit...

It would have been a good choice. Edwards had a reputation for collegiality on the D.C. Circuit, and would have only been 54 when he was appointed. However, Clinton had the idea that he would appoint a non-jurist to the Court (and ended up appointing two judges), so I don't know if Edwards would...

Here's a name that might bring up some interest: A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. He was a black jurist who was named to the bench by Lyndon Johnson, raised to the Third Circuit by Jimmy Carter, and had a really interesting career before he became a judge. He's got the kind of backstory that I think...

Wendell-Thanks for the article, I found it helpful. I do have to say that I had a bit of a "Whoa, what?!" moment when I read that Elena Kagan was supposed to have been appointed to the seat that was ultimately filled by John Roberts. Can you imagine how history might have changed there?!

In 1991, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Thurgood Marshall announced his retirement. This came as a surprise to many, as Marshall had intended to wait for a Democratic President to finally retire, and so a liberal could be appointed as his successor. Instead, George H.W. Bush got to...

It probably is, but like I said, that was just the bare bones of an idea that started out as "Hey, what if two guys and their sons were both elected President?" The Bayhs and Bushes stood out to me because both of the fathers each would have had one term, and the sons two, as well as the...

This is just an idea for a Presidential TL, and kind of bare bones, so forgive me if it seems a bit out there, as I haven't really accounted for butterflies. 1976: Birch Bayh/Jimmy Carter. 1980: Ronald Reagan/George H.W. Bush. 1984: Ronald Reagan/George H.W. Bush. 1988: George H.W...

Joan Rivers is one of the more successful female comics of our age, some would argue the most successful. She truly rose to prominence on The Tonight Show, eventually being granted the title of "permanent guest host" in 1983 as Johnny Carson was given more time off. Rivers was often called...

1966 & 1976: Vince Lombardi Just Can't Win the Big One! (Feels like blasphemy just writing those words). 2001: Greatest Show on Turf New Dynasty as MVP Warner Claims OT Victory! 2003: Panthers Win Game for the Ages as Vinatieri's Kick Sails Wide! (More blasphemy!) 2004: Eagles Win Super...

What cities could host both the Summer and Winter Olympics? In the U.S., Denver springs to mind, as it tends to be sunny, yet have quite a bit of snow as well. They support all 4 major U.S. sports, so there would be a minimal amount of new buildup of stadiums and the like as well. Any...

This is really interesting. Would the Middle East be more peaceful due to the fact that the U.N. is situated in Jerusalem?

Prediction List for 2000-2012 Super Bowl, No Tuck Rule Edition*: 2001, Super Bowl XXXVI: Oakland Raiders V. St. Louis Rams. Winner: Rams. Final Score: 45-43. Super Bowl MVP: QB Kurt Warner 2002, Super Bowl XXXVII: Tampa Bay Buccaneers V. Oakland Raiders. Winner: Buccaneers. Final Score...

OK, first of all, I'm a Colts fan, so I'm going to be a little biased. But I'll try to make this as even-handed as possible. But there are indeed an enormous amount of butterflies resulting from this. Short-Term: 2001: I think the Raiders are the team to beat here. Gruden can beat the...

Considering I'm actually performing in Antony and Cleopatra, I love this thread. :D In-play, all three triumvirs are present at the conference at Miseum, which makes Menas' offer a lot more appealing. If all three had been assassinated, it would give Pompey sole ownership of Rome, and...

Just out of curiosity, how would a modern-day UK regency look? Say that William were to be assassinated or die of an aneurysm or something after taking the throne. Who would be Regent? Would it simply go to Queen Catherine, or would someone be appointed?