I'm with Locke; we are a blank slate and get filled in by our experiences.Our individual culture is said to consist of our background (ethnicity / DNA), circumstances (socio-economic situation), and experiences (what happens to us day to day). We have no control over the first, some control as we get older over the second, and a great deal of control over the latter (if we choose).MHO
Regional and class hiccup; Bacon and the formerly indentured had moved into Indian territory (the back counrty) and when the asked the Tidewater folks for support the no was based on two issues. 1. They had already subdued their Indians and... 2. saw no reason to get involved in a hassle out west (to save some rabble).
Along the same lies as Ski…1. Labor supply; unskilled workers in abundance due to the second ag. revolution2. Resources, the coal and iron ore he mentioned3. Investment capital from wealthy land owners and merchants rich (already) from trade4. Entrepreneurs that could organize and manage money (that of the investors and their own)... this is how you get the facories Ski mentioned5.Transportation... given that they lived on an effing island they took advantage of their harbors (created merchant and military navies) and rivers, built canals (connecting the rivers) good work, eh?6. Markets and 7. Gov't support both per Ski.Wouldn't have flown w/o the ag. rev. though IMHO
I agree with Don; the South had an edge here for a good period of time. So, too, I'd have rather had a brace of LeMats (each w/ extra cyl) than a Sharps for horseback fighting.
Strictly speaking, the Fruitbat Act of 1876 is truely monumental in making CA the state it is today… if you have any doubts stay turned election night and see what I mean. 😉
October 25, 2008 at 12:25 am
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Lee was treated well because he fought civilly and respected all rules of engagement. Other generals like Nathan Bedford Forrest and the irregular Quantrill were branded as terrorists and criminals.
....The main reason I discounted the book when it came out was his lack of combat experience. Not that that disqualifies anyone from commenting on killing, but someone who has never been in combat will have certain credibility issues when he is talking to (or writing to) those who have been.....
And so, since most combat vets are verrry reluctant to tell their stories the best we can hope is someone will get them to speak up and pass it along.My mentors were a Ranger and one of Brad Smith's boys.
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