Formation of the United States of America
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Megan Forbes wrote: I can't believe that huge area (Louisianna) was purchased by Jefferson! Even more interesting is that Jefferson was the original opponent of excessive use of public funds by the federal government. The deal was just to good to pass up. Megan Forbes wrote: Imagine he had been a smaller man, and had left it as inheritance only for his family, not for the nation as a whole. Even if he could have afforded to do that on his own, no other American would have respected his title to it. As a people, we were going to take that territory regardless of who owned it. "Any clod can have the facts, but having opinions is an art." Charles McCabe, San Francisco Chronicle
Stan Shannon wrote: Even more interesting is that Jefferson was the original opponent of excessive use of public funds by the federal government. He also left office with no public debt. "I will find a new sig someday."
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Marc Clifton wrote: Oh Geez. That was embarrassing. Japaneese, Chineese , it doesn't matter Marc. The Japs probably claim the Chineese stole it from them anyway. Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.
Colin Davies wrote: Japaneese, Chineese , it doesn't matter Marc. The Japs probably claim the Chineese stole it from them anyway. Just as all European nations are different, all Asian nations are different. It's not appropiate to say that Chinese and Japanese are the same. Just as Europeans have historical rivalries, Asians also have rivalries as well. Some of those smaller Asian nations had to fight tooth and nail to remain independent of China. Some Asians may consider your statement to be insulting.
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Colin Davies wrote: Japaneese, Chineese , it doesn't matter Marc. The Japs probably claim the Chineese stole it from them anyway. Just as all European nations are different, all Asian nations are different. It's not appropiate to say that Chinese and Japanese are the same. Just as Europeans have historical rivalries, Asians also have rivalries as well. Some of those smaller Asian nations had to fight tooth and nail to remain independent of China. Some Asians may consider your statement to be insulting.
Emcee Lam wrote: It's not appropiate to say that Chinese and Japanese are the same. Since I never did say that, I can only assume you are wishing to post with an agressive intent. Emcee Lam wrote: Some Asians may consider your statement to be insulting. The fact remains that many Japanese claim the Sonshi is more complete then the Sun Tzu translations ever were. Who am I to argue with history. I can't be bothered with being politically correct to merely appease, people who can not maintain a balance of history. Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.
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Emcee Lam wrote: It's not appropiate to say that Chinese and Japanese are the same. Since I never did say that, I can only assume you are wishing to post with an agressive intent. Emcee Lam wrote: Some Asians may consider your statement to be insulting. The fact remains that many Japanese claim the Sonshi is more complete then the Sun Tzu translations ever were. Who am I to argue with history. I can't be bothered with being politically correct to merely appease, people who can not maintain a balance of history. Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.
Colin Davies wrote: Emcee Lam wrote: It's not appropiate to say that Chinese and Japanese are the same. Since I never did say that, I can only assume you are wishing to post with an agressive intent. I'm sorry. I mistook your statement about Chinese, Japanese does not matter to be something other than you intended. My apologies.
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Colin Davies wrote: Emcee Lam wrote: It's not appropiate to say that Chinese and Japanese are the same. Since I never did say that, I can only assume you are wishing to post with an agressive intent. I'm sorry. I mistook your statement about Chinese, Japanese does not matter to be something other than you intended. My apologies.
Yes, lets say this was a language mis-understanding. I whole heartedly agree that Asian people are totally varied all over Asia with many diverse cultures and sub-cultures. :-) Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.