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Never a Turkey

What was the first Thanksgiving really about
There was never a turkey, just squash, geese and trout
Did the natives bring jerky
Well, the history's murky
But as the nation took off, the natives lost out

11/19/22

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Gershon Wolf Date: 11/24/2022 9:09:00 PM Ain't that the way it usually goes? Eskimoes and Mongolians didn't fare too well in Russia either. Nobody talks about that though. ~ Brittany Griner Login to Reply Robert Gorelick Date: 11/25/2022 6:05:00 PM My family had to get out of Russia because of the Zar. Hope we come to some agreement to get Britney out soon, Gershon.

I Am Anaya Date: 11/22/2022 12:17:00 PM Heres one: Tomorrow as we celebrate Thanksgiving, let's remember that we are celebrating the genocide of the true keepers of this land--Chief Firestone Login to Reply Robert Gorelick Date: 11/22/2022 3:44:00 PM Appreciate the knowledge and insight you put into your comments, Anaya!

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 11/21/2022 6:38:00 PM not everyone eats turkey, lol, but we do enjoy it once a year, thanks for sharing, blessings for the special occasion. Login to Reply Robert Gorelick Date: 11/22/2022 3:42:00 PM This year it's Del Taco! I'm the only turkey around here. Thanks for the visit, Mystic Rose. Robert

Rico Leffanta Date: 11/20/2022 12:13:00 PM As the late Senator Daniel K. Inouye was fond of saying, "Not once, in the entire history of the USA, has Congress honoured one single agreement made with the native people of this land," so not much has changed! Aloha! Login to Reply Robert Gorelick Date: 11/21/2022 2:23:00 PM I especially liked his role in the Watergate Community and for his heroism! Robert

L Milton Hankins Date: 11/19/2022 8:27:00 PM Indeed, they did, Robert. And sadly so! Login to Reply Robert Gorelick Date: 11/21/2022 2:32:00 PM Thanksgiving began in 1621 when Native Americans sat down with a bunch of undocumented pilgrims. They had dinner and the pilgrims never left--Jay Leno