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Originally posted by apacheman
reply to post by poedxsoldiervet
Yes, sadly, it does...you have given up and assimilated. You are no longer an Indian: you are merely a person with some Indian ancestry, not quite the same thing.
Originally posted by apacheman
As far as giving up on freedom for our people, let me quote something from a people who never lost sight of who they were and are:
"Next year, in Jerusalem."
They waited for an awful long time to regain their land and freedom.
I tell the truth: Americans lie; to each other, to themselves, to their friends, to their enemies. I mind my own business: Americans like snooping on each other and meddling in the affairs of others. I earn, make, grow or honestly trade for what I need: Americans always want something for nothing. I accept responsibility to my family, the land, the future: Americans shirk theirs.
New Native America Vid Slams Thanksgiving holiday
True, not ALL Americans are like this, but most certainly their leaders and important people are. Please understand that I distinguish between Americans as individuals, who can be amongst the very best humanity has to offer, and Americans as a people and culture. As a people and a culture they are not so nice...brilliant in many ways, with immense capacity for both good and ill. I wish them well, I really do.
Originally posted by apacheman
But you don't address my point: do you, will you abide by what was promised? Do you support freedom and independence for the First Nations?
Originally posted by apacheman
Each of my assertions pertaining to the American character is easily substantiated: a quick perusal of virtually any political, social or economic thread here on ATS will provide ample examples in support.
Originally posted by apacheman
reply to post by TheWalkingFox
As far as chasing buffalo goes....ranching them is certainly on the agenda, they're way better than beef.
But being a legitimate independent nation doesn't mean going back to living in wickiups.
Originally posted by apacheman
reply to post by buddhasystem
What makes you think I don't care about the US? I served and fought for it, voted in every election I could, done my best to strengthen it where I could.
Why must Native Nations alone among the world simply surrender their political identities en masse to an occupying power?
We were here first, we were always here, and always will be.
Originally posted by TheWalkingFox
reply to post by redoubt
Saying "Columbus wasn't perfect" is kinda like saying "Idi Amin was kind of eccentric." Please, please learn you some history, yo.
Originally posted by TheWalkingFox
reply to post by redoubt
I will history tango you to the damned ground and then? And then I will do the history lambada with your mother!
Bring it!