Originally posted by sword4damoclesHold on a minute.
I disagree with your definition of occupation.
Rome occupied Palestine and surrounding lands in the time of Christ.
Rome levied taxes, and were the main (if only) provider of military protection to the occupied countries in the region. Rome took an annual cencus and collected taxes based on this as well as other minor forms of taxation. Palestine ...[text shortened]... at we see today is many locations is 'military presence' not occupation. Get it right.
I'm on your side.
My whole point has been that those who refuse to acknowledge a difference between a "military presense" and an "occupation" are off the mark.
I merely mention a US "occupation" of England to point out the absurdity of their definition (or lack of definition).
Originally posted by techsouthSorry. Long day, even longer night. I thought that was out of place since I agreed with all else you wrote. I usually read posts more than one time but I was tired and did not (as I should have).
Hold on a minute.
I'm on your side.
My whole point has been that those who refuse to acknowledge a difference between a "military presense" and an "occupation" are off the mark.
I merely mention a US "occupation" of England to point out the absurdity of their definition (or lack of definition).
Thanks for the correction and my apologies once more. 🙂
Originally posted by sword4damoclesIt was revered as a sacred bird by the Zulu & Xhosa tribes. Feathers worn exclusively by Zulu royalty or the bravest Xhosa warriors.
The Springbok is a gracious creature but isn't the Blue Crane and bit wimpy for a national bird? How was the Blue Crane chosen? Just curious.
Originally posted by Bosse de NageI see.
Seems blue crane feathers were awarded like medals. Highly prized. I can't find a decent Internet site on it though.
The American Bald Eagle is the most revered among the Native Americans. Originally 'bald' did not mean hairless, it meant 'white'.
General link, about the American Bald Eagle...
http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/
