08-28-2010, 04:17 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Where White Men Went Wrong
Indian Chief 'Two Eagles' was asked by a white US government official, "You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen his wars and his technological advances. You've seen his progress, and the damage he's done."
The Chief nodded in agreement. The official continued, "Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?" The Chief stared at the government official then replied, "When white man find land, Indians running it, no taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water. Women did all the work. Medicine man free. Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing; all night having sex." Then the Chief leaned back and smiled, "Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that."
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