Map of All Federally-Owned Land in the US

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[–]Pononimus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (11 children)

Oh... So, you're "close friends" of... Still, have you ever been to a reservation? Do you know any native people?

"I have little issue with either Natives or Christians, although I find both groups to be rather defeatist and negative in their base philosophies."

And yet, here you are, living in a nation that, historically, has been the most prosperous, most successful and freest of all nations in history because of (not in spite of) the very Judaeo-Christian "philosophies" that you somehow decided were "defeatist." The simple truth is that defeatist, negative philosophies don't produce successful nations full of successful people so that negates your supposition that those philosophies are "defeatist and negative."

Yes, the United States has had it's share of idiot "leaders" who made horrible mistakes and even committed more than a few atrocities but name one nation in history that hasn't done that? Also, name one nation in history that has worked harder than the United States to correct those mistakes and live up to the promises and ideals of its Constitution?

I was young during the Civil Rights Era and I saw ONE MAN inspire and incite an entire nation to a kind of amazing greatness that young people can't even imagine, today. Did he use guns? Did he riot in the streets? Did he say "Defund the Police"? or block freeways and roads? No. He led all black people with true courage and strength the likes of which isn't seen, anymore. That man was Dr Martin Luther King (a name which, shamefully, is almost never heard, anymore) and his leadership inspired all of America to live up to its promises and do great things. What motivated him? He was a Christian Minister who truly believed in what he preached. No hypocrite, he lived by the very words he preached to others.

Those days are long gone but it is my great good hope that another like Dr King will rise up in this great time of need and inspire us all to true greatness once again.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (10 children)

I said "in their base philosophies". I have indeed met Natives, many of them, and I have been on a reservation, albeit very briefly for it wasn't a friendly one for white-looking folks.

You, sir, have knee-jerk reactions to everything. I will engage with your tom-foolery no longer.

[–]Pononimus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (8 children)

"it wasn't a friendly one for white-looking folks..."

Ever wonder why that is? To a Native American like me the most horrifying, bone-chilling and blood-curdling words we can hear from any white liberal is, "Hi. We're here to help." Let that sink in. And, while you're doing that, go actually live on a reservation for a while but, before you do that, put all your idiot, moronic presumptions in the trash can and then go live there with the mindset that you actually don't know anything. This will make your mind an empty cup capable of being filled, rather than a snapped trap which serves only as your personal prison of presumption.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (7 children)

I understand perfectly well why they hate the Empire and anyone who reminds them of it. Better than you would ever know.

"This will make your mind an empty cup capable of being filled, rather than a snapped trap which serves only as your personal prison of presumption." Sir, you are filled with presumptions and preconceptions. You reek of them.

[–]Pononimus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

Look at you! Wow! You grow more arrogant and offensive with every post! What's the matter? Can't beat me down with your oh, so very correct "solution"? Wake up and realize that, just like all the rest of us on this world (including me), you're just a tiny speck of almost invisible dust in a vast universe that doesn't even know you exist! Do you realize that, compared to the actual size of our galaxy, alone, you're not even as big as a quantum particle compared to the Sun! Now that is tiny! That is insignificant. That is the reality of our place in the Universe! On top of that consider the brief period of time we're given to exist as that tiny speck of dust in our immense universe. It's nothing but a few short decades at most, compared to some parrots who live a hundred years, easy and turtles that live for a couple of centuries, not to mention the Methuselah trees that live for literally thousands of years. We are all but a brief flash, a blink of an eye in Cosmic time and reality and yet, so many of the Human Race considers itself so much greater than everything else never stopping to consider that, in the full scheme of things, we're actually nothing and barely noticed at all by the cosmos. Now, Mr Know It All, if that doesn't give you pause to reflect and consider your place in the Universe right along with the rest of us then you'll never figure out anything ever.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (4 children)

See, you are a nihilistic defeatist. Way to go.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

He’s getting paid each time you respond. Stop responding! This is why he keeps baiting responses from you.

Don’t interact with them period, just ignore, don’t down or funny vote, don’t upvote.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

If people think this, including admins, then he should get banned.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I agree.. things are in disarray rn though, unfortunately and they’re taking advantage of that.

[–]Pononimus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Way to go. I hope you're proud of yourself, showing up this poor, old Indian guy the way you did. Enjoy spending the rest of your life in blind ignorance and abject poverty.

[–]Pononimus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

So, you're absolutely certain it has absolutely nothing with you being an self righteous, self-entitled arrogant, egotistical spoiled brat who offends everyone you meet with your enforced sense of entitlement? Seems legit. ;)

[–]Pononimus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Well, I've met lots of white, black, Asian, Hispanic and what not people, too. MET them, not KNOW them. (You'll never know who my friends are or how many there are, much less what their racial background is since I really don't care about that at all.) Still, what you just said is the equivalent of saying, "Hey, some of my best friends are (state race or nation here.) Do you have any idea how RACIST that sounds? No, of course not! You're too busy wracking your brain trying to come up with whatever will seem like it'll "prove your point" and make you sound like you're right. How about; instead of doing that, take a moment to actually think about what you're going to type before you post any more deeply ingrained, well indoctrinated Leftist bullshit. So, do you actually KNOW any Native people? As in for years and years? As in getting to know them very well AS PEOPLE. Nah, I imagine you don't because it's clear you're too racist and bigoted to actually get to know anyone who's different from you, who holds different beliefs from you or who thinks differently than you do, which would be pretty much everyone who isn't you. Wow, you must have an incredibly lonely life!