Kevin McCarthy Unlocks New Level of Embarrassment With Claim That America Never Acquired Land Via War
Kevin McCarthy Unlocks New Level of Embarrassment With Claim That America Never Acquired Land Via War
The former House Speaker appears to know very little about U.S. history.
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We didn't get California and Texas by war, we got that by Devine right. Manifest Destiny.
10 55 ReplyI dunno who Devine is, but they clearly dont grasp the concept of rights
30 0 ReplyWe picked it right off de vine.
6 0 ReplyPretty sure they're a drag queen, but I don't know why they're being brought up in this context.
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I believe we paid Mexico money for most of the territory...after invading nearly to Mexico City.
24 3 Reply"I'll give you $50"
"It's a million square miles!"
"Yeah, but there's dead bodies all over it."
"YOU KILLED THEM!"
"Fine. $55. Take it or leave it."
23 2 ReplyA brief history of New York becoming New York:
English: that New Amsterdam place is looking mighty fine..
Dutch: Don't even think about it! New Amsterdam is heavily fortified and not for sale at any cost!
English: we have some nutmeg..
Dutch: SOLD!
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Nearly? We fought basically At Mexico City, today that is well within the city limits
14 2 ReplyThe Gadsden Purchase was for $10 million in 1854 and established the Southern border.
2 12 ReplyA shame what happened to his flag, though..
15 1 ReplyThat snake should be licking a boot
4 0 ReplyThis close enough?
5 1 ReplyYes thank you
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Correct, but the Spanish American War was of conquest. Guam, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa were won through war.
13 3 ReplyAre they still teaching Kipling in the schools?
https://www1.udel.edu/History-old/figal/Hist104/assets/pdf/readings/11whitemanburden.pdf
7 2 ReplyConservatives: ...aaaaand it's banned.
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