Isle Of Bute Saint Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Doing the rounds on facebook. The biggest genocide in human history was not committed by tNazi Germany but on American soil. 100 million native Americans were slaughtered and lost their homeland most of the slaughtering was committed by Christians. Knew a wee bit about that history but had no idea about these numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Grenocide? If it's on Facebook it MUST be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Isle Of Bute Saint said: Doing the rounds on facebook. The biggest genocide in human history was not committed by tNazi Germany but on American soil. 100 million native Americans were slaughtered and lost their homeland most of the slaughtering was committed by Christians. Knew a wee bit about that history but had no idea about these numbers. I really dont know enough about it to make any comment on the numbers, but i do believe many of them died through viruses brought by the settlers which they had no immunity to. In much the same way as many Amazonian tribes did. Also as FS said, if it on FB ...... ETA : Just checked wiki , that ever reliable Font of all absolutely correct Knowledge, they put the number on indigenous people at 7-18 million . Maybe , as many of them believed in re-incarnation , some of them were killed several times ? Edited January 10, 2017 by Callum Gilhooley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 14 minutes ago, Callum Gilhooley said: I really dont know enough about it to make any comment on the numbers, but i do believe many of them died through viruses brought by the settlers which they had no immunity to. In much the same way as many Amazonian tribes did. Also as FS said, if it on FB ...... ETA : Just checked wiki , that ever reliable Font of all absolutely correct Knowledge, they put the number on indigenous people at 7-18 million . Maybe , as many of them believed in re-incarnation , some of them were killed several times ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmonbuddie Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 I really dont know enough about it to make any comment on the numbers, but i do believe many of them died through viruses brought by the settlers which they had no immunity to. In much the same way as many Amazonian tribes did. Also as FS said, if it on FB ...... ETA : Just checked wiki , that ever reliable Font of all absolutely correct Knowledge, they put the number on indigenous people at 7-18 million . Maybe , as many of them believed in re-incarnation , some of them were killed several times ? Estimates vary and include up to 100m for the whole of America, North, Central and South. 90% is believed to be the mortality rate due to the combination of disease and deliberate killing - including handing out blankets knowing they were infected with smallpox. The Black Death in Europe is estimated as 33%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 13 minutes ago, salmonbuddie said: Estimates vary and include up to 100m for the whole of America, North, Central and South. 90% is believed to be the mortality rate due to the combination of disease and deliberate killing - including handing out blankets knowing they were infected with smallpox. The Black Death in Europe is estimated as 33%. Ooft ! Nice people !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmonbuddie Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Aye, the glorious British empire at it's finest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 8 minutes ago, salmonbuddie said: Aye, the glorious British empire at it's finest. So it was only British people that killed these people then? I'm ashamed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmonbuddie Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 No, but the blankets were and that's what we were talking about. Do pay attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, salmonbuddie said: Estimates vary and include up to 100m for the whole of America, North, Central and South. 90% is believed to be the mortality rate due to the combination of disease and deliberate killing - including handing out blankets knowing they were infected with smallpox. The Black Death in Europe is estimated as 33%. How did the British manage to hand out smallpox infected blankets without catching smallpox themselves? Was it the first ever recorded incident of the 5 second rule or were they wearing full biological suits? If the latter then you would have thought the natives would have suspected something when handed a blankie by a guy in a white onesy with a massive mask and oxygen tank on his back. Edited January 10, 2017 by oaksoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 12 minutes ago, oaksoft said: How did the British manage to hand out smallpox infected blankets without catching smallpox themselves? Was it the first ever recorded incident of the 5 second rule or were they wearing full biological suits? If the latter then you would have thought the natives would have suspected something when handed a blankie by a guy in a white onesy with a massive mask and oxygen tank on his back. The pilgrim Fathers preparing to pick up bedding before they set sail from Greenock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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salmonbuddie Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 How did the British manage to hand out smallpox infected blankets without catching smallpox themselves? Was it the first ever recorded incident of the 5 second rule or were they wearing full biological suits? If the latter then you would have thought the natives would have suspected something when handed a blankie by a guy in a white onesy with a massive mask and oxygen tank on his back. [emoji3] Seriously? Now that StuD's been sin binned someone has to adopt his mantle, is that what this is, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 22 minutes ago, Callum Gilhooley said: The pilgrim Fathers preparing to pick up bedding before they set sail from Greenock. ...St Mirren's decision to produce their own kit in 2017 leaves fans praying for the return of JD Sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 2 hours ago, salmonbuddie said: Seriously? Now that StuD's been sin binned someone has to adopt his mantle, is that what this is, maybe? It would appear that my attempt at humour passed you by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, salmonbuddie said: No, but the blankets were and that's what we were talking about. Do pay attention. Oh, get over yourself. PS I've sent you a present, it might be a blanket. Edited January 11, 2017 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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