I like a drop of history myself, but no, I didn't know that.. apparently so though. Before we got there it had been colonised many times and in fact, pretty much throughout i... moreI like a drop of history myself, but no, I didn't know that.. apparently so though. Before we got there it had been colonised many times and in fact, pretty much throughout its history it had colonised, as in taken over each other's tribes and princedoms or been colonised..This is important to know.. for accuracy... and I am a stickler for accuracy... I am forever seeing people go on about the Brits and how evil they were in colonial times.. they WERE!! I'd never say anything different - it was hideous, arrogant and vile! But there are important things to remember... 1) At that time most ordinary Brits were little more than slaves themselves.. they had NO power, no say, no control over what happened.. they made good soldiers/sailors but the orders came from high above NOT ordinary Brits.. most of us were poor and lived lives just as controlled by aristocracy as those that were colonised. 2) In almost ALL cases it wasn't just a matter of going in beating up a ton of people and then ruling..... less
The Donald's zillion or so executive orders of course are entirely different. Not one is a power grab. All are essential/critical/crucial/necessary/logical/thoughtful/presidentiall... moreThe Donald's zillion or so executive orders of course are entirely different. Not one is a power grab. All are essential/critical/crucial/necessary/logical/thoughtful/presidentially conceived to run a safe, secure, protected government. Nothing to see here folks. Nothing out of line. All is well. Move along. Seriously?
In the 70's I loved watching the new cars roll off the production line then get driven to the holding lot. Sometimes the drivers would rev them up and pop the front wheel... moreIn the 70's I loved watching the new cars roll off the production line then get driven to the holding lot. Sometimes the drivers would rev them up and pop the front wheels off the ground - like to see a smart car do that. So thats something I think new generations will never get to see. Cheers!
I was having an argument with my friend about the phalanx and I wanted to know if the phalanx was when soldiers made a wall of shields or a line of a pattern of one shield then one... moreI was having an argument with my friend about the phalanx and I wanted to know if the phalanx was when soldiers made a wall of shields or a line of a pattern of one shield then one spear/sword man?
Land of the free, home of the braveA country that believes in the Rule of LawA country that honors, respects and upholds The ConstitutionA country who is worthy of the words on the... moreLand of the free, home of the braveA country that believes in the Rule of LawA country that honors, respects and upholds The ConstitutionA country who is worthy of the words on the Statue of LibertyA country whose citizens support having allies and helps those in need whenever possible
