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  1. AHC: Kennedy Dynasty

    This particular idea has been rattling around in my brain for awhile, but I have no idea of how to implement it, so I turn to the community. Your challenge, should you choose to accept it: Elect all four of the Kennedy brothers (Joe Jr., John, Robert and Ted) to the Presidency of the United...
  2. Would British U.S. Keep Accents?

    This is kind of an odd question, but it's one that's been rattling around my head for a bit-Would a British United States have the British accent? I presume that it would be a bit different, due to obvious factors, but would colonists retain the accents? Loose them gradually? Keep them and...
  3. Alternate Sports Awards.

    Specifically, I'm talking MVP's, Cy Youngs, Defensive Players of the Year, the numerous hockey trophies-The personal handouts that make the mantle at home look really nice. No Gold Gloves, Pro Bowls or All-Star changes please. Explanations are appreciated! Baseball, 1999 AL MVP, Pedro...
  4. Thread Advice: Baseball/Red Sox Fans.

    Hey there sports fans! In particular, baseball fans. I'm working on a TL involving the Boston Red Sox, in the 2004 era. If I could get impressions, ideas, thoughts about that era, I'd really appreciate it. I have a lot of data at my fingertips, but I want the human element. Thanks!
  5. A Maverick in the Oval: McCain Presidency 2000.

    The presenter's voice boomed out into the chilly air, echoing over the facades of the Capitol: "Ladies and Gentlemen, the 43rd President of the United States of America, John McCain!" As McCain stepped out into the cold air of January, the assembled crowd roared. McCain, his famous grin...
  6. The Rising Baseball: Ichiro Drafted Earlier.

    In 2001, Ichiro Suzuki was posted to the Seattle Mariners by Orix Blue Wave. He was only the second everyday Japanese position player. In Japan, Ichiro was a 7-time All-Star, 3-time MVP, and a Japan Series champion, playing from 1992-2000. In the US, he was the American League MVP in...
  7. No 22nd Amendment, No Term Limits.

    I was recently reading the Constitution, trying to figure something out, and the 22nd Amendment caught my eye. It reads, in full: Section 1. No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President...
  8. A Historical Headache-The Case of Wally Pipp

    Lou Gehrig is undoubtedly one of the greatest baseball players ever. Part of the New York Yankees "Murderer's Row," Gehrig tallied dozens of records, including most consecutive games played(Broken by Cal Ripken Jr.) and most grand slams in a career, with 23(Still unbroken). Gehrig, of course...
  9. An Alternate NFL: Peyton Manning as a Jet, and a Dynasty.

    Peyton Manning-Undoubtedly the best QB in the league today, and one of the greatest of all-time. He revitalized the Colts, and has helped formed the NFL into the behemoth it is today. But could he have been even better? Yes, and here's how. The year is 1997, and Peyton Manning is a...
  10. WI: THE NEW YORK YANKEES NEVER WON A WS?

    The New York Yankees are the most dominant team in Major League Baseball, and probably all of team sports. But what if the Yankees had never won a title? What if they had made 40 World Series and not one any? Which team would be dominant? How would have the Yankees and baseball been affected?
  11. Fantasy Supreme Court: The Ultimate 9

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  12. The Almost-Dynasty: The 1990's Atlanta Braves

    The Atlanta Braves in the '90's were one of the greatest teams ever. They had an unbelievable 3 Hall of Famers (Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz) pitching, a Hall of Fame manager(Bobby Cox), and possibly 2 Hall of Fame infielders(Fred McGriff and Chipper Jones). But....... That's the...
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