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Part One: The Dumbest Colonizer in History

Behind the Bastards

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The Forest Is Closer Than You Think

In 18 forty six the united states went to war with mexico. William Walker was sceptical of this venture and called it a type of fever. His coverage in the daily crescent turned over and over to confrontational, attacking his fellow journal for reporting on corruption within a local bank. And so he hatched a plan to recruit hundreds of random americans with guns and use them as an army to invade cuba. By 18 forty nine, he was recruiting men directly from new york city. He promised that they would face no charges at home and would receive no aid in their endeavors. i think if we are right now about where we are - find a forest near you and start

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