To: HiJinx
Actually all this started during WWII with the Navy and Marines’ bases in the South Pacific. Pacific islanders became a Cargo Cult, paid off with canned rations and rice. Spam was a favorite.
62 posted on
02/11/2008 7:53:42 PM PST by
BIGLOOK
(Keelhaul politicians. The Ship of State needs a good scrubbing!)
To: BIGLOOK
"Actually all this started during WWII with the Navy and Marines’ bases in the South Pacific. Pacific islanders became a Cargo Cult, paid off with canned rations and rice. Spam was a favorite." Like this one:
In John They Trust
"South Pacific villagers worship a mysterious American they call John Frum - believing he'll one day shower their remote island with riches"
76 posted on
02/11/2008 8:22:54 PM PST by
blam
(Secure the border and enforce the law)
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