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KitSileya

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46. Except when a woman tried to get Jane Austen on the other side of the Ł10-pound note,

Thu Jul 31, 2014, 12:49 PM

Jul 2014

the response among a certain group of men was to threaten her with rape, murder, doxxing, and all sorts of nastiness.

That they have Queen Elizabeth II on each note will change in due time, but the reverse has a whole lot of men, and very few women. Since 1970, out of the 12 portraits that have been on the reverse side of pound notes, only 2 have been women, Florence Nightingale on the £10-note from 1975-1994, and Elisabeth Fry on the £5-note from 2002, due to be replaced by Winston Churchill in 2016.

If President Obama goes ahead with his suggestion to replace some of the white old men on the dollar bills with women, and with women of color, even, I am sure the US will have its share of men go berserk. Luckily, the President has the Secret Service to help with the backlash.

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Putting women's faces on US Currency? President Obama wants it. [View all] MineralMan Jul 2014 OP

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My suggestion is a serious one. MineralMan Jul 2014 #2

+1 CBGLuthier Jul 2014 #4

I didn't know that no living person could be depicted on US currency. Aerows Jul 2014 #7

It's true. It's a good rule, and it exists MineralMan Jul 2014 #9

Interestingly, 5 Americans have been portrayed on US coins while they were alive. Art_from_Ark Jul 2014 #145

Mine was a sarcastic joke, just like the Kardashian family. NM_Birder Jul 2014 #10

Yes. I recognized that in my reply. MineralMan Jul 2014 #16

Sojourner Truth would be great as well BainsBane Jul 2014 #17

She would. I think Tubman is better known to people, though, MineralMan Jul 2014 #20

Right wingers will insist that yesphan Jul 2014 #89

User is now flagged for review after having 2 hides in this thread. nt alp227 Jul 2014 #144

One thread on this proposal has been defiled BainsBane Jul 2014 #13

Yes. That a sarcastic Kardashian joke was one of the MineralMan Jul 2014 #14

Is that an ableist slur you're using? KitSileya Jul 2014 #21

Post removed Post removed Jul 2014 #27

The slur 'mongo' is well-known in the English language, is it not? KitSileya Jul 2014 #39

It's not, really. Even Urban Dictionary MineralMan Jul 2014 #41

It can also be a shortened form of 'mongoloid' KitSileya Jul 2014 #59

I know what you meant. But it's not in common use that MineralMan Jul 2014 #62

Then I guess my international background has misled me. KitSileya Jul 2014 #70

While that is a secondary meaning, I don't think I've ever MineralMan Jul 2014 #71

Good idea. We should all be aware of possible slurs in languages that we don't speak or write. Orrex Jul 2014 #123

Since I ddidn't know the meaning BainsBane Jul 2014 #127

And was a character in Blazing Saddles... jberryhill Jul 2014 #79

And the name yesphan Jul 2014 #85

"Candygram for Mongo!" zappaman Jul 2014 #105

Every time I've seen it, it's been slang shorthand for humongous. JVS Jul 2014 #125

Yup. That's the common usage. MineralMan Jul 2014 #126

Although that definition doesn't seem to make much sense thucythucy Jul 2014 #132

Jury didn't agree with you huh ? try this one. NM_Birder Jul 2014 #45

I didn't alert on you. I posted a comment instead. KitSileya Jul 2014 #49

Do you now understand my irony based, sarcastic joke ? NM_Birder Jul 2014 #61

Either way, I think it was inappropriate. KitSileya Jul 2014 #77

yeah "either way" I don't think you "got it". take care NM_Birder Jul 2014 #83

Oh. she got it. BainsBane Jul 2014 #128

And you're about to get it. A-Schwarzenegger Jul 2014 #130

definition BainsBane Jul 2014 #68

See, based on the context, I read it as the noun, KitSileya Jul 2014 #73

Naturally BainsBane Jul 2014 #76

And of course, this will be continuously dragged up again and again, KitSileya Jul 2014 #86

Thanks for bringing this up. thucythucy Jul 2014 #133

why is a black abolitionist "better" ? NM_Birder Jul 2014 #80

Because abolitionism was about ending slavery BainsBane Jul 2014 #124

No, it's not (well known as a slur). Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #55

look at picture of the "K" girls lined up and "Mongo" is pretty self explanatory NM_Birder Jul 2014 #75

What's a 'K girl'? nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #78

"your true colors" ! obliviously Aug 2014 #154

Put her on the 20 and take that genocidal prick Jackson off. CBGLuthier Jul 2014 #3

That would be fine with me. MineralMan Jul 2014 #5

Or perhaps replace Jackson's portrait with that of Chief Sequoyah Art_from_Ark Jul 2014 #146

Wish I could rec your comment! nt mwooldri Jul 2014 #90

Jackson must be spinning in his grave over it anyway. AtheistCrusader Jul 2014 #96

Oh, I LOVE that idea! A black woman on the $20 instead of Jackson! Excellent... Moonwalk Jul 2014 #103

Then Sacajawea would be better. WinkyDink Jul 2014 #117

Hm. You're right! There was a coin with her... Moonwalk Jul 2014 #140

I'm fine with your choice of person, but I'd rather see her on the $20. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #6

I agree. That would be a better choice. MineralMan Jul 2014 #8

+1 million geardaddy Jul 2014 #44

Shirley Chisholm or Janette Rankin NV Whino Jul 2014 #11

Both are excellent choices. I prefer Tubman, though. MineralMan Jul 2014 #15

cool idea phantom power Jul 2014 #12

certainly one excellent choice. niyad Jul 2014 #18

I just wanted to open the discussion with an actual recommendation. MineralMan Jul 2014 #19

I think that is an excellent suggestion. KitSileya Jul 2014 #22

Yeah, the UK is way ahead of us in this regard. Nye Bevan Jul 2014 #23

Except when a woman tried to get Jane Austen on the other side of the Ł10-pound note, KitSileya Jul 2014 #46

And those royal portraits on money is why the US MineralMan Jul 2014 #48

Isn't Sacajawea on the dollar coin? KamaAina Jul 2014 #24

Thank you!! intheflow Jul 2014 #26

And when's the last time you held a dollar coin in your hand? Staph Jul 2014 #29

The problem is most currency is already taken Reter Jul 2014 #34

Yesterday? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #50

Almost daily. intheflow Jul 2014 #120

Yes and yes. Everyone hates dollar coins, MineralMan Jul 2014 #31

I disagree, I love the "golden dollar" with Sacagawea. Jim Lane Aug 2014 #148

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US currency usually reflects political figures. intheflow Jul 2014 #28

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Sacagawea was not a political figure jberryhill Jul 2014 #81

Thanks for not reading my post! intheflow Jul 2014 #119

You're welcome! jberryhill Jul 2014 #121

Too recently died, I think. MineralMan Jul 2014 #32

Welcome to DU wryter2000 Jul 2014 #47

It's going to have to be someone that most people have heard of Reter Jul 2014 #30

Just about every grammar school kid does. MineralMan Jul 2014 #33

Ask 10 random people you work with today Reter Jul 2014 #84

That could be a benefit of putting her on the currency, methinks. riqster Jul 2014 #37

How many people know who Alexander Hamilton was? NYC Liberal Jul 2014 #42

Good point! MineralMan Jul 2014 #52

Are you kidding? Jenoch Jul 2014 #98

Please. Ask any random person on the street. NYC Liberal Jul 2014 #139

Harriet Tubman? BainsBane Jul 2014 #57

Harriet Tubman is not an obscure figure in history. She is well known. kcr Jul 2014 #99

How many knew who Susan B. Anthony was Courtesy Flush Jul 2014 #122

Well in my area both names are well known.... whistler162 Jul 2014 #141

Barbara Bush is already on the one dollar bill. Fuddnik Jul 2014 #35

LOL! MineralMan Jul 2014 #36

DUzy! riqster Jul 2014 #38

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Ha.. 8_Point Jul 2014 #53

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Par for the course BainsBane Jul 2014 #54

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Yes. She looks a bit like George Washington. MineralMan Jul 2014 #56

Barbara Bush is the Quaker Oats guy? Arugula Latte Jul 2014 #95

That is fucking awesome! Biggest laugh of the day. TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #151

Maya Angelou on the $5 bill randys1 Jul 2014 #51

No, and not a river, rock, or tree, either. WinkyDink Jul 2014 #114

I am sorry you dislike her so...how sad for you randys1 Jul 2014 #136

Oh, FGS. AS IF you, or anyone else, "likes" every famous writer in our language. Should I say "how WinkyDink Jul 2014 #142

... randys1 Jul 2014 #143

Rachel Carson Peregrine Jul 2014 #60

There are many candidates, for sure. MineralMan Jul 2014 #63

How about Staph Jul 2014 #65

A very well-known name, for sure. MineralMan Jul 2014 #66

Clara Barton comes to mind Tribalceltic Jul 2014 #67

GMTA. Look at the post just above yours. MineralMan Jul 2014 #69

Ok I'm just slow at typing Tribalceltic Jul 2014 #74

No. It's OK. MineralMan Jul 2014 #92

My suggestion.... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2014 #72

Two powerful quotes from two powerful women. Thank you for sharing. kickitup Jul 2014 #137

It's been done twice, you know jberryhill Jul 2014 #82

To be frank, I think it's because not as many people exchange in cash anymore. Neoma Jul 2014 #91

Some high denomination coins are handy abroad jberryhill Jul 2014 #101

I would be more impressed with a program to put US currency in women's pockets Demeter Jul 2014 #87

We've already had three (count 'em, 3) women on U.S. circulating coins... DreamGypsy Jul 2014 #88

Good suggestion. And, of course, Eleanor Roosevelt. JDPriestly Jul 2014 #93

Lots of candidates for the honor, I think. MineralMan Jul 2014 #94

Voltairine De Cleyre. AtheistCrusader Jul 2014 #97

As deserving as she might be, MineralMan Jul 2014 #100

True. However, I would dearly love to see some new names/faces that aren't AtheistCrusader Jul 2014 #113

I had never heard of her until now - thank you for sharing. Bonafide badass for sure! kickitup Jul 2014 #138

Great post! I say Amelia Earhart savalez Jul 2014 #102

While she's quite famous, I'm not sure her accomplishments MineralMan Jul 2014 #106

Well I oughta!!! savalez Jul 2014 #108

Yeah....no. MAYbe Sally Ride. WinkyDink Jul 2014 #115

Ooh that's good. savalez Jul 2014 #118

Ms. Tubman. Half-Century Man Jul 2014 #104

Thank you. I agree. MineralMan Jul 2014 #107

Or Calvin of Calvin and Hobbs gejohnston Aug 2014 #155

Harriet Tubman's image would insult the sensibilities of today's neo-confederates. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #109

An added benefit of putting her face on some folding green, I think. MineralMan Jul 2014 #110

Just what I was thinking. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #111

Best reason in thread! WinkyDink Jul 2014 #116

How about Eleanor Roosevelt and Stellar Jul 2014 #112

Both worthy choices. MineralMan Jul 2014 #135

Yes, Mineral Man, Harriet Tubman would be a great first one. lovemydog Jul 2014 #129

This barrier was broken over 120 years ago davidn3600 Jul 2014 #131

Have you sent this suggestion thucythucy Jul 2014 #134

Lawrence O'donnell will be bringing this up in the next few minutes with his suggestion think Jul 2014 #147

Fabulous! Now let's focus on getting currency in working and poor people's pockets TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #149

Two separate issues. I'm only addressing one of them. MineralMan Aug 2014 #150

One is a pressing life impacting issue, one is a design concern though a valid one TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #152

I say put US currency in women's pockets, first! grahamhgreen Aug 2014 #153

Harriet Tubman would be good gejohnston Aug 2014 #156