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To: Oblomov who wrote (83122)8/13/2008 11:37:53 AM
From: ajtj99  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116555
 
Well, the last new coin with a face was the Saquaguea dollar, or however you spell it. She was a native American.

In this politically correct age, I suspect the next coin may have Oprah's likeness on it, as we will need to get all ethnic groups represented and gender equity.

Of course, if Obama is elected..........



To: Oblomov who wrote (83122)8/13/2008 10:32:10 PM
From: arun gera  Respond to of 116555
 
> It's symptomatic of the death of the social institutions that built and sustained the country.>

Its symptomatic of the duopoly of republican and democratic party. They created their brand name presidents and then put the brands everywhere. Oldest trick in politics. It is like millions of free ad impressions for ever. In most countries, they rename the streets with local politicians.

-Arun