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45. It goes back as far as the Civil War

Fri Oct 3, 2025, 12:15 PM

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Secretary of the Treasury Chase mandated on US coins in 1861. The law mandating it on paper currency was passed in 1956 by Congress and signed by Ike. Much of the push was to differentiate the US from the "godless" Soviets. Ike was no Xtian Nationalist.

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Krasnov Tries To Steal A Dwight Eisenhower Sword From Ike's Presidential Library [View all] gab13by13 Yesterday OP

If Ike were still alive, he would decapitate Trump with the f--- sword. nt doc03 Yesterday #1

I'd buy a ticket to see that live... or on Pay-per-View! QueerDuck 22 hrs ago #19

Then let the Traildogbob 21 hrs ago #32

I do believe that it is important to note that Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, when he was alive and crazy like trump Escurumbele 21 hrs ago #40

If Trump really wanted to make America great again and lose 15 pounds of ugly fat... iscooterliberally 19 hrs ago #52

And still brain dead fuckers would vote for him. GreenWave 18 hrs ago #63

I'm sure he's be tempted soldierant 11 hrs ago #94

Of put it thru his heart. Oh wait. Rump has no heart. He is a vile, evil, violent POS. Trueblue1968 9 hrs ago #97

Totally...utterly...OUT OF CONTROL NCDem47 Yesterday #2

He wants EVERYTHING and with each thing he takes, the emptiness inside just grows Attilatheblond 23 hrs ago #10

I cannot overstate how real your reple title is. ms liberty 21 hrs ago #35

Yes, literally out of control because he's lost touch with reality William Seger 22 hrs ago #16

He's psycho, pukes need to rein this motherfucker in Blues Heron Yesterday #3

And the magas call that normal?................... Lovie777 23 hrs ago #4

Of course they think it normal, as he is God Emperor and everything is his for the taking at his slightest whim Celerity 23 hrs ago #6

The head of the library should not have resigned, people need to stop giving in to Trump's insane demands. sop 23 hrs ago #5

I believe he can still file a lawsuit and maybe get his job back FakeNoose 19 hrs ago #53

trump cares nothing about tradition and history... Wounded Bear 23 hrs ago #7

'Cause a guy who runs around in uniforms, and facing his last days really, really needs another sword. marble falls 23 hrs ago #8

If Krasnov doesn't get his way immediately, he throws a tantrum like a 2-year-old. MLWR 23 hrs ago #9

So whose bright idea was this? Did Charles indicate such? And how niyad 23 hrs ago #11

I suspect that Charles simply played to rump's malignant narcissism with flattery William Seger 22 hrs ago #18

That does not answer either question. niyad 21 hrs ago #38

Sorry, misplaced reply (nt) William Seger 19 hrs ago #56

Thank you. niyad 17 hrs ago #65

I read in another article earlier that it was Melania's idea and her that would not take no. Bev54 21 hrs ago #37

Now where in the world would she come up with that? Nothing that has ever niyad 21 hrs ago #39

King Charles would never have hinted at or requested such a thing. He's brighter & has 100% better manners... Hekate 15 hrs ago #74

What a fucking baby. He is out of control and is burning America to the ground in part due to his madness. Botany 23 hrs ago #12

Why does anyone give in to this chump? ECL213 22 hrs ago #13

I don't get it either. NCDem47 22 hrs ago #17

Because he is a bully and a mob boss and makes credible threats about ruining the lives of anyone... Hekate 14 hrs ago #78

We all should keep an eye on Ft. Knox popsdenver 22 hrs ago #14

I thought the same thing. Where does the 24K gold trump brags about come from? Paper Roses 21 hrs ago #36

I like Ike. multigraincracker 22 hrs ago #15

Who cares about Eisenhower angrychair 22 hrs ago #20

What liberalgunwilltravel 22 hrs ago #25

Ike also liberalgunwilltravel 22 hrs ago #26

Can you document that accusation? GiqueCee 21 hrs ago #34

100% angrychair 21 hrs ago #42

Correlation is not causation... GiqueCee 20 hrs ago #46

That is a lot of assumptions angrychair 20 hrs ago #48

That was more about a propaganda war between "godless communism" vs. capitalism than promoting rightwing christianity. sop 14 hrs ago #76

Sorry, it was about Christianity angrychair 13 hrs ago #89

only problem is SonOfNebanaube 3 hrs ago #100

This message was self-deleted by its author SonOfNebanaube 3 hrs ago #99

What are you on about?? Citations, evidence, if you would, please. niyad 21 hrs ago #41

This is not a secret or obscure angrychair 21 hrs ago #43

Then kindly cite the documentation. Simply saying that it exists does niyad 21 hrs ago #44

Not sure what you mean angrychair 20 hrs ago #47

And that alone is the source of your seething and ignorant animus? Do better. Hekate 14 hrs ago #79

It goes back as far as the Civil War liberalgunwilltravel 20 hrs ago #45

Yes he was angrychair 20 hrs ago #49

I respectfully, disagree liberalgunwilltravel 16 hrs ago #67

You are free to believe as you wish angrychair 15 hrs ago #70

It goes back a long way, perhaps further. The govt tried different iterations over the centuries... Hekate 14 hrs ago #81

To me, Dwight Eisenhower was the last good Republican president. Prof. Toru Tanaka 15 hrs ago #73

I agree completely. My first memory of him is "I Like Ike" but that's a shadow compared to my memory of ... Hekate 14 hrs ago #77

Who unleashed angrychair 13 hrs ago #91

What an incredibly ignorant statement Hekate 15 hrs ago #75

You're correct, of course... WarGamer 13 hrs ago #88

Continuing the theme of some of your past comments... BannonsLiver 9 hrs ago #96

Just saying the DU'er is correct... and the people attacking them are wrong. WarGamer 8 hrs ago #98

So now the Republicans are shitting on their very own former hero, Eisenhower Champp 22 hrs ago #21

When you are KING everything belongs to you by divine right. NoMoreRepugs 22 hrs ago #22

He should have "given" the sword to Trump liberalgunwilltravel 22 hrs ago #23

Ike was back when Republicans were honorable. Aristus 22 hrs ago #24

;-{) Goonch 22 hrs ago #27

Wish the Rebl2 22 hrs ago #28

Under the National Archives. Historic NY 22 hrs ago #29

The George H. W. Bush library in College Station is partially open. TexasTowelie 22 hrs ago #30

Yes it is closed with the shutdown. MuseRider 18 hrs ago #61

Here it says he was ousted. MuseRider 16 hrs ago #69

Infantile behavior. mn9driver 22 hrs ago #31

Krasnov is the ultimate POS! flashman13 21 hrs ago #33

Steal? Do you think presidents take things they own personally to give, as a diplomatic gift, to foreign dignitaries? Ms. Toad 19 hrs ago #50

What would you call it? gab13by13 19 hrs ago #54

Agreed. If TSF is involved,it is always steal. Sneederbunk 19 hrs ago #55

He didn't have personal rights to the sword - Ms. Toad 18 hrs ago #59

Maybe I will try going to a bank teller gab13by13 18 hrs ago #60

Do you really not understand that the gift is from the American people to the British people? Ms. Toad 18 hrs ago #62

Artifacts owned by the US government Buzz cook 17 hrs ago #64

Presidential libraries and their content belong to the American people. Ms. Toad 17 hrs ago #66

Thanks for the correction. Buzz cook 14 hrs ago #82

It will not belong to him - Ms. Toad 14 hrs ago #84

Trump giving away priceless objects STOLEN from the American people. Irish_Dem 19 hrs ago #51

I think of what Rummy said gab13by13 19 hrs ago #57

Trump is moving priceless US artifacts to his secret warehouses. Irish_Dem 19 hrs ago #58

The director of the library has been ousted. MuseRider 16 hrs ago #68

unbelievable. He is truly sick & stupid. nt ecstatic 15 hrs ago #71

GASP! A criminal president commits a crime?! sakabatou 15 hrs ago #72

The King of England has enough fucking swords. maxsolomon 14 hrs ago #80

Odds are, Krasnov would've pocketed the original and gifted Charles a FAKE anyway. B.See 14 hrs ago #83

I'm surprised Krasnov didn't demand, "Off with his head!" nt Ilsa 14 hrs ago #85

Well I guess we know who he was gifting our classified documents to. Buddyzbuddy 13 hrs ago #86

MaddowBlog-The ridiculous reason Team Trump fired the director of the Eisenhower library LetMyPeopleVote 13 hrs ago #87

You sure this isn't the Onion Emile 13 hrs ago #90

Every day he reiterates what a fetid piece of shit he is. spanone 13 hrs ago #92

There is a lot of gold in Fort Knox and Krasnov has the keys Hassler 12 hrs ago #93

He is just a bucket of nuts. AllyCat 10 hrs ago #95