Deciding on TL

A.M. Turtle · Apr 13, 2011

With Love if Possible and Force if Necessary: Benito Mussolini remains the radical socialist he once was instead of being the first international face of fascism. Expect a lot of changes in this world with the most noticeable in Europe with the politics of the post-war era changed drastically.

Another Bull Moose: Quentin Roosevelt, the son of Theodore Roosevelt, who died OTL after being shot down during WW1 instead lives and follows his father’s legacy and enters into politics. Said to have all of his father’s gifts and intelligence America and the result of the world are in for some interesting times.

The Brightest Star: According to his father’s plans Jack Kennedy wasn’t supposed to be the president in the family but rather his older brother Joseph Jr. who died during WW2. In this timeline Joseph Jr. lives through the war and is able to be the shining star of the family Jack became.

Scipio Africanus · Apr 13, 2011

These are all great timeline ideas, but Mussolini staying a socialist is something I have always wondered about.
Good luck, I am still working up the courage for and planning my first timeline.
Scipio

A.M. Turtle · Apr 13, 2011

I have hopes of doing all three of these at one point however this poll is mostly to decide which one is going to be worked on first because I see a lot of research in my future for any of these.
In regards to the Mussolini remaining a socialist TL I realize that I need a lot of resources on post-war European politics so anyone feeling like recommending some (preferably in English) it is highly appreciated by me.

historybuff · Apr 13, 2011

Man, they all sound like they'd be good ones, dunno which one to pick. Didn't know Musalini used to be a Socialist.

A.M. Turtle · Apr 13, 2011

historybuff said:
Man, they all sound like they'd be good ones, dunno which one to pick. Didn't know Musalini used to be a Socialist.

I found that shocking too reading a book on him. His father was too and actually named him after Socialist heroes of his.

Solroc · Apr 13, 2011

Let's go with #1 or #2.

A.M. Turtle · Apr 14, 2011

Solroc said:
Let's go with #1 or #2.

Those two are currently the ones I have the most interest in.

The Oncoming Storm · Apr 14, 2011

I'd like to see the Mussolini one, it sounds really intriguing!

A.M. Turtle · Apr 15, 2011

Alright I'm getting started on research for “With Love if Possible and Force if Necessary” and will put “Another Bull Moose” (looking for a better name so PM me ideas) on the back burner. “The Brightest Star” will eventually be worked in the future at one point so those who voted for it don’t think I won’t be.