Let’s not single out Americans here. Yes, the early Americans waged a war of genocide on the native population. But let’s not forget that virtually every nation in the world has, at one point or another, done exactly the same thing.

Because farmers, homesteaders, hunters, ranchers, and other private citizens never murdered Native Americans and stole their land. Yep, just blame it all on the government!

“Not supported by much evidence” is a far cry from being able to say it didn’t happen. Apocraphal is an okay word to use, or dubious. those words carry a neutral connotation more appropriate. Besides, a buddy of mine (who is of First Nation extraction) and I are still going to joke about the blankets. Every time I…

I could’ve sworn this article was about vegetables.

I love how everyone likes to cite the US government for this.

Don’t forget smallpox!

During the 19^th century the United States government was able to end Native American resistance on the frontier by destroying their food supplies. Oh and raping the women, killing the men and children and you know...basically destroying their civilization. Because resistance was futile in those days.