[lit-ideas] Re: Giving Thanksgiving
- From: David Ritchie <ritchierd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:47:34 -0800
On Nov 25, 2010, at 12:19 AM, Eric Yost wrote:
>
> PS: Won't be thankful American-Indians are not demanding their land "back."
> They sided with the British in the Revolutionary War and in the War of 1812.
> They lost twice. Their punishment is casinos.
Captain Jack, Scarfaced Charley and Curley Headed Doctor were no doubt
exceptions, but they do rather prove the rule.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modoc
The story of the war itself:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modoc_War
I'd write more, but my ukelele calls.
Scent from my kitchen (not included).
David Ritchie,
Portland, Oregon
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