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First Americans

2naSalit

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3. Semantics!

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Mon Jun 26, 2023, 11:49 AM

Jun 2023

So what if it does SAY that US gov't isn't required to provide water, the US gov't forced these people to live in a fucking arid desert! It should be required but since these assholes have decided that it isn't, it should be happening anyway because otherwise it could be construed as genocidal.

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Supreme Court Rules the US Is Not Required To Ensure Access To Water for the Navajo Nation [View all] douglas9 Jun 2023 OP

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But they did that... 2naSalit Jun 2023 #2

It's too bad that you have to remind us on DU of these disturbing actions by our forefathers. SWBTATTReg Jun 2023 #9

It's too bad that you... 2naSalit Jun 2023 #10

Semantics! 2naSalit Jun 2023 #3

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