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To me the history of the southwest in the early 20th century is some of the coolest reads out there. I suppose it's because all my relative in south Texas were alive when this was all happening!! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brite_Ranch_Raidhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norias_Ranch_RaidLots of cool weapons, equipment, people!!!
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In January of 1916 Villastas attacked a train near San Isabel. They executed 18 Americans. 15 worked for American Smelting and Refining company. One of those executed was the uncle of an old and dear friend of mine!
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Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
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Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
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Interesting stuff. That was a wild and wooly time.
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You can bet La Raza and others are working on a modern version of this including a Fifth Column component made up of American politicians.
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Interesting stuff. That was a wild and wooly time. Yes. And we're talking only 100 years ago!!! Still lots of wild And wooly country down there! Ask Rio7!
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Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
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Ok. I got some gates and fences to attend to. More tonight!!
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Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
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Interesting stuff. That was a wild and wooly time. Yes. And we're talking only 100 years ago!!! Still lots of wild And wooly country down there! Ask Rio7! Its probably about as bad if not worse down there now.
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I have been following this thread from the start,and you fellas have, have expanded my reading list to the point I won't live long enough to read it all, the current subject being S.Tex. What ever was going on 100 years ago, is still going on now in Mexico, and S.Tex. only things that have changed are the names and weapons, we deal with it almost every day. Rio7
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Boer War/WWI Trivia:
What later world famous peace activist served with the British forces in South Africa during the Boer War and later in WWI? Not sure about WW1, but I believe Gandhi served as a mdeical orderly or stretcher bearer or similar in the Boer War? It was the Mahatma. He served again in WWI. Too bad he didn't catch a round from a Boer or Jerry..
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You can bet La Raza and others are working on a modern version of this including a Fifth Column component made up of American politicians. Something different now than it was then is value of the contraband. Every high school kid in America has ready access to Mexican drugs, IIRC we collectively consume about 400 tons of just cocaine alone each year, as more than an estimated 30 billion US dollars per annum flows south across the Border. That sort of money could probably buy a lot of people. Birdwatcher
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Thanks for the links. Links of links led to this, the Battle of Bear Valley, January 9, 1918, the last Indian fight in the US? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Bear_Valley#AftermathSuddenly a Yaqui stood up waving his arms in surrender. Captain Ryder immediately blew long blasts on his whistle for the order to 'cease fire, ' and after some scattered shooting the fight was over. Then upon command the troopers moved forward cautiously and surrounded them. This was a bunch of ten Yaquis, who had slowed the Cavalry advance to enable most of their band to escape. It was a courageous stand by a brave group of Indians; and the Cavalrymen treated them with the respect due to fighting men.
"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744
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I have been following this thread from the start,and you fellas have, have expanded my reading list to the point I won't live long enough to read it all, the current subject being S.Tex. What ever was going on 100 years ago, is still going on now in Mexico, and S.Tex. only things that have changed are the names and weapons, we deal with it almost every day. Rio7 Having lived in McAllen and Harlingen I have to agree with you on that.
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I have been following this thread from the start,and you fellas have, have expanded my reading list to the point I won't live long enough to read it all, the current subject being S.Tex. What ever was going on 100 years ago, is still going on now in Mexico, and S.Tex. only things that have changed are the names and weapons, we deal with it almost every day. Rio7 You all take care down there.
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Something different now than it was then is value of the contraband. Every high school kid in America has ready access to Mexican drugs, IIRC we collectively consume about 400 tons of just cocaine alone each year, as more than an estimated 30 billion US dollars per annum flows south across the Border. That sort of money could probably buy a lot of people.
Birdwatcher It would probably be amazing to see the drug cartel's payroll sheet. I guarantee there are a lot of US politicians and high ranking LEO's getting nice checks from them every month for their cooperation on "Border Security."
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I guarantee there are a lot of US politicians and high ranking LEO's getting nice checks from them every month for their cooperation on "Border Security." Yep. And they should face a firing squad for treason. miles
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