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Chief "Two Eagles": Where The White Man Went Wrong

Sat Jul 24, 2010 3:15 PM EDT
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Indian Chief "Two Eagles" was asked by a white U.S. government official, "You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen his wars and his technological advances. You've seen his progress, and the damage he has done."

The Chief nodded in agreement.

The official continued, "Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?"

The Chief stared at the government official, then replied.

"When white man find land, Indians running it, no taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water. Women did all the work. Medicine man free. Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing: all night having sex."

Then the Chief leaned back and smiled....

"Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that."

Chief "Two Eagles"

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maddad

the old Chief had some good points...lol MD

  • 5 votes
Reply#1 - Sat Jul 24, 2010 3:16 PM EDT
There They Go Again

He may have hit on the ultimate true meaning of life.

  • 4 votes
#1.1 - Sat Jul 24, 2010 3:20 PM EDT
One Miscreant

"Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing: all night having sex."

"Then the Chief leaned back and smiled....

"Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that."

KISS-Keep it simple stupid. Absolutely brilliant.

  • 2 votes
#1.2 - Sat Jul 24, 2010 4:05 PM EDT
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RACHEL1-933952

Besides Chief Joseph, Chief Seattle is one of my favs:

http://www.halcyon.com/arborhts/chiefsea.html

  • 5 votes
Reply#2 - Sat Jul 24, 2010 3:42 PM EDT
maddad

very cool, thanks. MD

  • 2 votes
#2.1 - Sat Jul 24, 2010 4:22 PM EDT
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menmy2

LOLOL!!! Thanks for the laugh. . .

  • 1 vote
Reply#3 - Sat Jul 24, 2010 5:32 PM EDT
Marine24

So true So true, but indian life is simple although hard, whats so bad about going fishing, hunting, traveling across this vast country. having respect for everyone (in your tribe) and respect for nature, living free to do as you please as long as it didnt upset the tribe. Indian wars with each other was just to prove braveness not to kill, it was braver to count coup than to kill your enemy.

steal their horseswas more a game, very seldom did they fight to kill, usually for revenge. but not until wasicun (whiteman) came did they fight to kill. the chief was right white man wasnt smart enough to see our ways of life.

CHAH T KHAH (Left Hand)

  • 3 votes
Reply#4 - Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:10 PM EDT
1buddhist

Here is something maybe everyone can enjoy:

Three monkeys sat in a coconut tree,

Discussing things as they’re said to be,

Said one to the others, "Now listen you two"

There’s a certain rumor that can’t be true”,

That man descended from our noble race,

The very idea, it’s a dire disgrace.

No monkey has ever deserted his wife,

Starved her babies and ruined her life.

And you’ve never known another monk,

To leave their babies with another to bunk.

Or pass them on from one to another,

“till they scarcely know who is their mother.

And another thing you will never see,

A monk build a fence around a coconut tree,

And let the coconuts go to waste,

Why, if I put a fence around this tree,

Starvation would force you steal from me.

Here’s another thing a monk won’t do,

Go out at night and get on a stew.

Or use a gun, a club or a knife

To take another monkeys life.

Yes, man descended, the honoree cuss,

But brother, he didn’t descend from us

  • 4 votes
Reply#5 - Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:25 PM EDT
Chief two toes

Obviously don't know much about monkeys!!!!!!

  • 2 votes
#5.1 - Sat Dec 18, 2010 11:04 AM EST
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JESURUN

rachel, chief joshef (chief fight's no more)was a christian for a while, then returned to the old ways the good red road.

  • 4 votes
Reply#6 - Mon Jul 26, 2010 2:00 AM EDT
RACHEL1-933952

JESURUN-

Chief Joseph is one of my favorites...I know a lot about him...my personal library has books dating from 1907 on up...I've always been interested in the American Indian.

  • 3 votes
#6.1 - Mon Jul 26, 2010 2:34 PM EDT
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Delaney-2620443

...or smoke a pipe to achieve a state where peace was possible...Indians get (got) it!

  • 1 vote
Reply#7 - Sat Nov 6, 2010 1:47 PM EDT
WHITEHAWK-3684808

Hey absolutely beautiful the words spoken by chief Two Eagles! Sounds like they had a very exceptional way of Life! Blessings and Praise be unto our Native Brothers and Sisters, they will always hold the great wisdoms and understandings of this magnificent and beautiful land! Truth of Life has no sides, The Great Spirit allows all things for we are a free will planet. Fear not there is Darkness and those who participate in such things known as bad medicine. The Light of the Creator holds the Great Mysteries and the Teaching for all of us is the only truth of the Universe is Infinite Love! Therefore the rest is Illusion! For those who understand there is Peace of Heart and Spirit! For those who do not there is conflict,disharmony,and struggle and separation from the Creator of Life! May Peace and Infinite Love Be Yours! Whitehawk

  • 3 votes
Reply#8 - Sat Sep 3, 2011 10:50 AM EDT
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