An idea for new threads on DU lounge

[Zuni]

We should start a series of history threads, about exciting events or biographies of interesting people. I am thinking of a few history threads I would like to write, and I am sure some of you have read something recently about someone or something from history you would like to share.
Then we can get together and have a lively debate.
The only rules will be no flames, and posters must be respectful.
It would be a good way to get away from the political warfare on GD, and everyone will learn a little too.
How about it?

[roughsatori]

1. Sounds good to me, I started a post like that last week

Here is a link: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=213727

I think your idea would be GREAT. It would take a few people to start regularly posting the topics and a handful reading and responding till it gets off the ground. Count me in. If you or someone else posts something like what you are suggesting feel free to PM me a link to your thread and I will read and post.

That sounds like fun.

[newyawker99]

2. I think this is a great idea Zuni!!

I look forward to the first thread! :thumbsup:

[Bossy Monkey]

3. I think the Meeting Room would be better, but it's a fine idea

There's already a History Book Club over there, as I recall. Lounge isn't as fast-moving as GD, but still pretty darn fast, especially when we go on our periodic yak frenzies. Anyway, something to think about.

[short bus president]

4. "This idea sucks!"

"My candidate can kick your candidate's ass! Shut up! SHUT UP! SHUT UP!!! I'm gonna alert the mods on this! I'm ignoring you!"

Obviously, the history discussions should NEVER be posted in GD. ;-)