[geeks] FW: [rescue] UPS Recommendation

[vance at neurotica.com]

On Thu, 17 Jul 2003, Brian Dunbar wrote:

> > > > Ok, would you please leave the indians out?
> > >
> > > I don't understand that remark ... explain?
> >
> > I don't know what the original poster was talking about, but maybe
> > that we have no more right to defend ourselves against American
> > Indians than we did in taking their land and showing them the middle
> > finger in the first place.  I.e. it weakens your argument.... but then
> > again that's a whole other can of elongated dirt molluscs.
>
> 'elongated dirt molluscs' .. I like that.  And to the other .. it's
> historical fact, it had and continues to have a real impact on everyday
> life here/now ... which was why I brought it up.  Next time I'll ignore
> the Comanche and concentrate on the Mexican bandits/freedom fighters ...

What were the causes of the Mexican American War?  Were they legitimate,
or was it a simple case of Manifest Destiny rearing its ugly head?

Peace...  Sridhar