[CaptRon]

I can't think of a group of people who haven't been conquered by another group of people in the history of the world (although I have read that the Thai people have never been conquered. Don't know how accurate that is).

Why do "native Americans" (among whom I have ancestors) figure they are the exception?

[UCANSEE2]

” Why do “native Americans” (among whom I have ancestors) figure they are the exception?”

One of my ancestors (grandmother) was a full blooded squaw from Oklahoma.

I actually think this came about when the government went on a rampage to try to eliminate the native tribes, instead of allowing them to live peacefully, which had been agreed to.

Then it turned into an opportunity for the selected ‘leaders’ of the tribes to gain wealth and power, while their tribesmen were confined to filth and squalor.

Once big money was involved, politics took over.
Hence, Indian owned gambling casinos.

“how we gonna help the Indians?”
“Uh... let’s help them build gambling casinos with free liquor!”
“I thought we were going to give them blankets and tents.”