Project 1999 - How much native american influence you think america had as a democracy and culture?

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Originally Posted by Taxi (Post 133566)

I didnt say they were perfect. Does Europe burning a hundred thousand women during the 2 centuries the witch craze lasted mean that Bartolomé de las Casas (chronicler of human rights abuses by spanish conquistadors) never existed?

We all fall short the glory of God...

Seriously though, that is the point. No civilization or country or person will ever meet your criteria. So why give a fuck? Get yours and get out, man. Trying to fix the world will just make you hate it all the more. Individual freedom is ubiquitous (see also: anarchy). It's just riskier in some regions than others ;)

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Originally Posted by Toony (Post 133551)

Republic.

There's always someone who has to chime in with this. You realize that it is possible to have more than one word which can be used to describe a government, right?

Also, when i mean America... i mean... America, not the united states.

On a lighter note: If it weren't for the Native Americans we wouldn't have tacos, spaghetti sauce, or the Irish Potato Famine. Fuckin Irish.

And one thing you and I could probably agree on, Taxi is that the US handling of Native Americans was probably the worst and most calculated case of genocide in modern history before WWII. There was absolutely no reason for how they were treated and they deserve much better than what they received. It is a horrible black mark upon the history of the US that still has deep and lasting impact to this day. Just visit a reservation and you'll know what I mean. My aunt works at Fort Apachi as a nurse (My father's side of the family is Miami tribe). The conditions are appalling. 30% unemployment, rampant alcoholism, 1/10 teengers committing suicide, and their unemployment/welfare benefits are substandard to say the least in comparison to the national unemployment/welfare system. It's inexcusable.

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Originally Posted by Jimes (Post 133588)

There's always someone who has to chime in with this. You realize that it is possible to have more than one word which can be used to describe a government, right?

Federal constitutional republic more specifically.

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Originally Posted by Jimes (Post 133588)

There's always someone who has to chime in with this. You realize that it is possible to have more than one word which can be used to describe a government, right?

Oh and btw, great second post.

Only in R&F do you find people flaming each other over history HW... lol

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Originally Posted by Taxi (Post 133541)

Aww are you sore about that reply in that other thread? :(

You can always enlighten us with your knowledge instead of being a smart-ass!

I have revisionist views when it comes to English/Spanish/French occupation of the Americas. I'm not Jaded about it thought. The invasion of North America was the best thing since rain-proof teepee's!

Taxi: How much native american influence you think america had as a democracy and culture?

Threeve.

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Originally Posted by PhelanKA (Post 133547)

More like a whole life spent in Quebec hating white people and Western culture. He's the same kinda moron that will rant about how horrible the US is and refer to Iran as peaceful and tolerant in the same breath.

+1

He's a bleeding heart liberal troll at it's finest.

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Originally Posted by Toony (Post 133551)

Republic.

+1 Welcome to level 50

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Originally Posted by PhelanKA (Post 133558)

I guess what I meant to say is: You're an idiot. Shut the fuck up. You don't know shit about Native Americans. Sitting around talking to resolve disputes? Yeah, the European colonists did the same thing. It's called "Diplomacy", dipshit. And I find it hilarious that you think the Iriqois and Aztec were some sort of progressive cultures. Get a clue. They sacrificed babies to the fucking sun.

+1

No roads, primitive economics, inadequate primitive farming, no wheels, no written language, scalpings, ritual human sacrifice, rivers of blood flowing down the steps of aztec pyramids as still living hearts are cut out of the victim's chests, ball games where one team is ritually slaughtered at the end of the match.

These are but cross section of the customs of the noble native.