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Notice how he hasn't sold it  |
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Notice how he hasn't sold it Likely for more than one reason. Note on the half dollar roll hunter's thread how there recently were a lot of unwanted, defaced JFK Half dollars of this nature being dumped into circulation. edited for spelling Edited by Earle42
05/06/2013 10:33 pm
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Not something I would buy.
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The way the media paints the picture, people abroad likely do not know the facts - hence they just see this medal as another part of history.
If it were silver, the subject matter would make it a joy to melt.
How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halveshttps://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 |
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John, you're from Northern Ireland; I'm sure you're no stranger to the language of the politics of anger (or to the consequences).
Here's one American who thinks you've made a fine purchase.
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John,
Please forgive me if I offended in any way. It is not my intention to do so. And I should not have made light of it with my "melt" comment.
It is hard for me when I see a coin with American symbolism on it while the effigy is of a person who knowingly hired a self proclaimed communist - Van Jones - as one of his advisers ("czars"). Having had friends who have been persecuted under communism, I hate seeing Americanism being associated with communism in any form.
I congratulate you on your purchase since you wanted and bought the coin, and if I were from another county, I might have the same inclination (?). But being an American who has studied our history, and who realizes the huge number of lives lost by our fathers in the name of stopping the evils of communism, I would feel it a slap in the face to the honored dead not to state the facts - and to do so NOT in a manner of levity such as I did.
Enjoy our coin.
How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halveshttps://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 |
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Wow, it's kind of crazy to see a bunch of politics rage in this thread about someone who's just showing off a nifty inauguration medal. The last one we got was 60 years ago (we're not too big on commemorating our Prime Ministers) :I
I mean, come on, he's the elected president. I think that's why they put him on the medal labeled "PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES". Even if he touched a communist once.
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he's the elected president. I think that's why they put him on the medal  but I am not from the US to say anything about their president. It is a nice coin though! Notice how I the coin and the topic of the coin were 2 completely separate comments. |
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The subject piece is a medal, NOT a coin.
I'm in Fatman's corner on this one, yet I'll not sully this thread with my critique of Obama.
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You're a gentleman and a scholar, sir.
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Even if he touched a communist once. Your word "touched" is an incredibly inadequate and diverting-from-fact word. Mr. Jones was hired as a political advisor - and his political background/stand/current position was well known when he was hired. I will go no farther. As former teacher of American history, I hate to see medals/coins commemorating problem areas (being nice) such as this. I especially know that people outside the border of our country get a tainted/prejudiced view )ignoring facts) from our mainstream media outlets. Just as I do not know the actual history behind some of great Britain's Monarchs, when I see their effigy, it does not mean as much to me as it would to someone under the jurisdiction of the British Monarch. Personally, some of my favorite coin designs are Canadian/British b/c of their Monarchs. Canadian nickels are one of my favorite sets. I also know the Kings/Queens (while not perfect - who is?) of which I have collected were not desiring advice with the evil antithesis and enemy of people who actually understand what freedom has cost us. I felt the facts should be made known and hoped it would spur personal research. |
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@Johnsderry - If you're happy with your acquisition, great.
I suspect that the item is indeed clad/silver plated.
Edited by CheetahCats
05/10/2013 11:44 am
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No I'm not offended in any way lol I actually found this educating and entertaining haha and just like philadelphian said that I'm from Northern Ireland and that I'm no stranger to the language of the politics of anger.
Thanks guys!!
John
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Posted 05/06/2013 7:05 pm
, If it was for history - 
, If it was for Obama - 
