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EddieMcD
21-09-2003, 22:50
We are entering another theme week.

::spins the randmoizer::

Alright, so it was prepared a few weeks ago. We are going with military history. For 100, these were the only two 6-star generals in American history.
Greg Perkins
21-09-2003, 22:54
George Washington, John J Pershing
Jeff Waegelin
21-09-2003, 22:55
Who were Omar Bradley, Douglas MacArthur, George Marshall, Henry Arnold, and Dwight Eisenhower?

Sorry, there were 5 of them.
Mike Schroeder
21-09-2003, 23:01
Who was "Little Mike" and Ronald McDonald
Brandon Martus
21-09-2003, 23:11
I agree with Jeff, and so does the military (via a simple Google search).

http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/faq/FAQ-5star.htm
D.J. Fluck
21-09-2003, 23:20
There were 5 5-star generals


There were 2 "6-star generals" John J. Pershing and George Washington. Washington was upped to 6 star by a declaration from President Jimmy Carter, and Pershing got his "6th star" by a declaration from congress, although he chose to wear only 4.

Maybe the question was mistyped or maybe not?
Jeff Waegelin
21-09-2003, 23:29
Originally posted by D.J. Fluck
There were 5 5-star generals


There were 2 "6-star generals" John J. Pershing and George Washington. Washington was upped to 6 star by a declaration from President Jimmy Carter, and Pershing got his "6th star" by a declaration from congress, although he chose to wear only 4.

Maybe the question was mistyped or maybe not?

Well, as it stands, it says 5-star generals. I listed the 5-star generals.
EddieMcD
22-09-2003, 20:51
Proof that I type too fast...

Official ruling (I've done too many this week. Ugh): It was a typo, and I'm going to assume Greg assumed that. Had Jeff answered first, he probably would've been given the points. But Greg answered first, with the answer I wanted in the first place.

Maybe I should use the "preview reply" button a little more...
Jeff Waegelin
22-09-2003, 21:07
Oh, come on, Eddie. I spent at least an extra 2 minutes on that because I was trying to answer the question AS POSTED. If you'd asked the question as intended, I knew that offhand, but I spent the extra 2 minutes trying to find ALL the 5-star generals.
Brandon Martus
22-09-2003, 21:10
So wait, I'm confused.

Is the rule "If Eddie makes a typo, the first person to reply, no matter the question or answer, wins?"
Cory
22-09-2003, 21:58
C'mon Eddie, this is a competition. You have to preview your question before posting it. Whoever answered properly regardless of the typo should get the points. Its not their fault you typed the question wrong. Are we supposed to read your mind?

Cory
EddieMcD
23-09-2003, 22:13
Well actually, Brandon, the rule is if I make a mistake, I can edit it. I made a mistake, and I edited it. Cory and Jeff bring up good points, but if I'm asking for the only 2, chances are, it has to be a typo. At least in this case. Typos will be treated on a case by case basis from now on. Today, I'm sticking with my ruling. Besides, it's only 100 points.