“Make America Great Again.” It was not a slogan in the year 2012. But just exactly what is America’s greatness? And what real and tangible steps do you plan to take to make ‘America great’?
I once worked with an engineer who was an absolute idiot. Sure he could understand the concepts of science but he was clueless in life. I recall him saying “The Indians were stupid to give away their land.” Like so many racist bigots they have never stopped to give history an honest examination. The story of Chief Joseph is a very telling lesson. If you don’t know the tale I suggest you look into it. One day these stolen lands will be returned. That would be a very ‘great’ thing.
Chief Joseph’s Bones (In my opinion the greatest American ever to live.)
By John Kaniecki
I cried out calling for Chief Joseph’s bones
I could not be heard
Not a solitary word
Amongst the lonely cries and bitter moans
Chief Joseph where do you dwell
They have deformed paradise
And concocted a concrete hell
If only they heeded your advice
If they would but listen
The sky would be clear and the blue lakes glisten
We would live off of the bounty of the land
And God’s deepest secrets understand
Instead our heaven is a sickly gray
Waters poisoned the soil spoiled
Who can really say
For what we have laboriously toiled
Chief Joseph your wisdom was profound
Truly Mother Earth none can own
If they had only known
A better world for all we would have found
All the money of every nation, of every style
Is a pile of paper sick and vile
Give me the cool summer breeze
And a life for God to please
I seek not kingdoms with golden thrones
My deepest desire is to find
A brave man gentle and kind
A man who walks no more
Who kept his spirit pure
Chief Joseph’s bones
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