Merry Christmas

[Bud_Spencer]

Even if the answer is "blacks" there's no excuse for what the white man did to them. Especially if you're not racist or insane.

The only thing odd about America and slavery is that we ended it. It had been around for thousands of years in every culture, and we were the first to note it was immoral on a societal level. That's America's legacy as far as slavery is concerned.

 

[Rotadom]

The only thing odd about America and slavery is that we ended it. It had been around for thousands of years in every culture, and we were the first to note it was immoral on a societal level. That's America's legacy as far as slavery is concerned.

#Bebest

 

[WillJ8787]

It was on Christmas in 1776 the World was changed. I still think it's will be a while before the progeny of these men turn this country over to tyrants either foreign or domestic:

Exclusive–O’Donnell: America’s First Christmas that Changed the Course of History

December 1776 was one of the darkest times for America: hyperinflation gripped the economy, Washington’s army lost one battle after another, the mood of the country changed from optimism to defeat. But on Christmas Day, Americans amid a raging Nor’easter crossed an impassable ice-filled river, surprised and killed an expertly trained enemy, and changed the course of history.

Thomas Paine epically captured the days leading up to Christmas 1776 in “The American Crisis.”

“These are the times that try men’s souls,” Paine wrote. “The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.”

Washington’s army had lost one battle after another. The economy had tanked. And the paper money the United States printed seemed worthless. Americans were abandoning the cause in droves.

During the fall of 1776, the British issued an amnesty proclamation that offered pardon and protection to rebels who signed an oath of loyalty to the king within sixty days. Thousands of Americans, including several members of Congress, clambered to sign the oath. One disgusted American Patriot recalled, “To the disgrace of the country and human nature, great numbers flocked to confess their political sins to the representative of Majesty, and to obtain pardon. It was observed, that these consisted of the very rich and the very poor, while the middling class held their constancy.” Making matters worse, the enlistments for the Continental Army expired in December and January 1, 1777.

The rest here:

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/...christmas-that-changed-the-course-of-history/

I was there today....the history and events that took place are incredible. I visit a lot of these places since they are local to me. Philadelphia Independence Hall is local to me.

I got say, men and citizens of this character are sorely lacking these days. I can think of many though that fit the bill: Bob Dole, John McCain, Colin Powell, John Lewis among many others.

Sadly, Right guide, and I mean this with all sincerity and honesty... You do not.

Maybe your different in your non-digital form...I hope so.

I do hope, the likes of you, Bobo in all his alts, Icanthelp, Counselor, Bellesarius and others are different in the real world and do something if honor like what happened in 1776.

We can all use some of that and less of the bullshit.

But, your post was correct and good....I hope you get it someday.
Here is to a better New Year!

 

[Lazaran]

I was there today....the history and events that took place are incredible. I visit a lot of these places since they are local to me. Philadelphia Independence Hall is local to me.

I got say, men and citizens of this character are sorely lacking these days. I can think of many though that fit the bill: Bob Dole, John McCain, Colin Powell, John Lewis among many others.

Sadly, Right guide, and I mean this with all sincerity and honesty... You do not.

Maybe your different in your non-digital form...I hope so.

I do hope, the likes of you, Bobo in all his alts, Icanthelp, Counselor, Bellesarius and others are different in the real world and do something if honor like what happened in 1776.

We can all use some of that and less of the bullshit.

But, your post was correct and good....I hope you get it someday.
Here is to a better New Year!

Yeah, ReichGuide failed with HIS foreword preceding the article: The Deplorable progeny of those men DID turn this country over to a foreign AND domestic tyrant when they voted for and elected Putin's puppet Trump. Their traitorism and disgrace is on par with the racist traitorous confederate scum who nearly destroyed the union.

SAD!!!

 

[Bud_Spencer]

Yeah, ReichGuide failed with HIS foreword preceding the article: The Deplorable progeny of those men DID turn this country over to a foreign AND domestic tyrant when they voted for and elected Putin's puppet Trump. Their traitorism and disgrace is on par with the racist traitorous confederate scum who nearly destroyed the union.

SAD!!!

Demented.

 

[Rotadom]

lol

 

[IrezumiKiss]

How'd they get there? Who rounded them up and put them on those slave ships?

White men.

what, you thought those were Love Boat cruise ships peeps just queued up for with their luggage at the boarding plank with no problem at all?

The only thing odd about America and slavery is that we ended it. It had been around for thousands of years in every culture, and we were the first to note it was immoral on a societal level. That's America's legacy as far as slavery is concerned.

Sure took a long-ass time for that "morality" to set in. Like almost 200 years from Day One to finish. And even all that was a fucking grudge match that half the nation went to war over. Not that most "moral" peeps on both sides ever believed that Negroes were their social equal in humanity, they just wanted to get a punch on their Pearly Gates entrance ticket for following the Bible's words in performative motions like you do.

The Industrial Revolution would've killed the very American institution of chattel slavery with the same energy and slightly lesser speed. But the social legacy detriment would've been the same. People still flying a traitorous flag, honoring war losers with countless statues and Jim Crow being the daily rules to indoctrinate and influence generations from all four corners of the country. Sundown towns still exist to this day. Sorry, America doesn't get any cookies in this regard.

lol

https://c.tenor.com/awzR5YLME0wAAAAC/paul-mooney-nope.gif

 

[Bud_Spencer]

Sure took a long-ass time for that "morality" to set in. Like almost 200 years from Day One to finish.

Then consider that slavery still carried on in Africa after we fought a war to end it here. Black-on-black slavery, Littoral enslaving interior. Only Enlightenment philosophy could end it.

Also:

Today, 167 countries still have slavery, affecting about 46 million people. Although governments have taken steps and raised awareness about modern slavery, it is difficult to detect and recognize in many cases. It's important to know the signs of slavery so that authorities and organizations can be alerted.

While over a hundred countries still have slavery, six countries have significantly high numbers:

India (18.4 million)
China (3.4 million)
Pakistan (2.1 million)
Bangladesh (1.5 million)
Uzbekistan (1.2 million)
North Korea (1.1 million)

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-that-still-have-slavery

 

[PaxNurgle]

You know it's a pretty old thread when Hisarpy was still calling himself "Bud Spencer," and Rightguide was still using his "Counselor706" alt account.
I think Busybody was either "BellOH" or "Kneedy1" at this point.

 

[RoryN]

2023 feels like we're heading towards a Fuck You Very Much end of the year. The US and Europe are becoming poorer as Russia becomes the new global power. This xmas may be the last holiday of buying unneeded junk for most of the nation. And then we will have the winter deaths, which may be much higher than average.

Nice bump, whackjob.

Tell your caretaker I said to up your meds.