Difficult Topics

[Nathanb1]

I expected that the new Immigrants forum would be "hard", but actually most of the discussion has been pretty good and compares well with other forums. I do note that a lot of folks who comment frequently in other forums do not chime in on the immigration forum.

Which can be a blessing. Your forum is wonderful, Pat. I often read and ponder, even though I don't always post.

 

[Pat Young]

Which can be a blessing. Your forum is wonderful, Pat. I often read and ponder, even though I don't always post.

Thanks Nathanb1

 

[Rebforever]

That is all that matters! Happiness!!

 

[John Winn]

I expected that the new Immigrants forum would be "hard", but actually most of the discussion has been pretty good and compares well with other forums. I do note that a lot of folks who comment frequently in other forums do not chime in on the immigration forum.

I don't post much because it's (yet another) topic I don't know much about. So, I lurk a lot in the hopes of getting an education. I think it's a great addition.

As to the OP, I can't really think of an example that fits the criteria.

 

[Elennsar]

I have written a lot on the West and the Trans in my series The Immigrants' Civil War. There is much less interest among my readers in these articles than in my articles on The East. I get a 10% drop in readers for Tennessee and a 25% drop for west of the Mississippi. It is tough because there are a lot of great immigrant stories to tell out there. For crying out loud, Pat Cleburne is out there and he is one of my most interesting characters. So are Unionists like Franz Sigel. Oh well.

I have to admit my main reason for not paying attention to Trans-Mississippi stuff is that with multiple history related interests, the ACW only being one, trying to pay attention to all possible stuff winds up drowning out other interests.

But I don't disagree with your point. IF only there were thirty hours a day . . .

 

[Pat Young]

I don't post much because it's (yet another) topic I don't know much about. So, I lurk a lot in the hopes of getting an education. I think it's a great addition.

As to the OP, I can't really think of an example that fits the criteria.

I always appreciate your comments John.

 

[PaulaPerry]

I have written a lot on the West and the Trans in my series The Immigrants' Civil War. There is much less interest among my readers in these articles than in my articles on The East. I get a 10% drop in readers for Tennessee and a 25% drop for west of the Mississippi. It is tough because there are a lot of great immigrant stories to tell out there. For crying out loud, Pat Cleburne is out there and he is one of my most interesting characters. So are Unionists like Franz Sigel. Oh well.

I have so much reading to do to catch up!

 

[leftyhunter]

So. 2 wrongs don't make a right. Placing one cruelty against another? One poster making a comment about some
cruelty, another poster reenforces!

I am just speaking truth my friend. There is an old saying "when one points a finger at someone three are pointing back'. In war one side always complains about the cruelty of the other side while ignoring its own which is very true about the ACW.
Leftyhunter

 

[Rebforever]

I am just speaking truth my friend. There is an old saying "when one points a finger at someone three are pointing back'. In war one side always complains about the cruelty of the other side while ignoring its own which is very true about the ACW.
Leftyhunter

Your opinion is noted.

 

[JPK Huson 1863]

I expected that the new Immigrants forum would be "hard", but actually most of the discussion has been pretty good and compares well with other forums. I do note that a lot of folks who comment frequently in other forums do not chime in on the immigration forum.

Yes, agree with what others have said- Pat you just have SO MUCH! It's like you've got an 8 course banquet over there, seems a little paltry to show up at the door with a bottle of Ripple, you know? I generally do not check out a thread unless I have a good amount of time, seems a waste- gosh, it'd be great if a college credit came with some of them? Super, super addition- has made me look at our country SO much more closely than previously.

 

[JPK Huson 1863]

I disagree with the Immigrants forum. One reason why I will never post there.
That will be all I say. Back to the OP.

What? Because you're Native American? I'm not being snarky- would like to know how one, single person here barring Diane would be disconnected from the immigrant's forum. The folks who limped on off the Mayflower on down the centuries- immigrants all. We have unwilling immigrants- hence an entire war.

 

[JPK Huson 1863]

http://www.knowla.org/entry/562/

 

[Pat Young]

Yes, agree with what others have said- Pat you just have SO MUCH! It's like you've got an 8 course banquet over there, seems a little paltry to show up at the door with a bottle of Ripple, you know? I generally do not check out a thread unless I have a good amount of time, seems a waste- gosh, it'd be great if a college credit came with some of them? Super, super addition- has made me look at our country SO much more closely than previously.

Thanks. As you know, I always enjoy our conversations online.

 

[Pat Young]

I disagree with the Immigrants forum. One reason why I will never post there.
That will be all I say. Back to the OP.

You disagree meaning you disagree that there were immigrants, or you disagree with the posters, or what?

 

[unionblue]

You disagree meaning you disagree that there were immigrants, or you disagree with the posters, or what?

Pat,

I have to admit, that post has me a bit curious as well.

Seeing that I come from British/Scottish ancestors, I am always interested in the story of immigrants and how they got here, as without them, I would not be here.

Sincerely,
Unionblue

 

[CSA Today]

What? Because you're Native American? I'm not being snarky- would like to know how one, single person here barring Diane would be disconnected from the immigrant's forum. The folks who limped on off the Mayflower on down the centuries- immigrants all. We have unwilling immigrants- hence an entire war.

What? Because you're Native American? I'm not being snarky- would like to know how one, single person here barring Diane would be disconnected from the immigrant's forum. The folks who limped on off the Mayflower on down the centuries- immigrants all. We have unwilling immigrants- hence an entire war.

Immigration to what later became this country started with the Mayflower or, in you opinion, just a good place to start?

 

[JPK Huson 1863]

Immigration to what later became this country started with the Mayflower or, in you opinion, just a good place to start?

What? I'd answer that but it doesn't make sense. Immigration began before the Mayflower- and it was a grand place to begin, if that's what you mean. We can't pick and choose who we consider an immigrant based on who we feel are deserving to wear the tag ' American '.

 

[CSA Today]

What? I'd answer that but it doesn't make sense. Immigration began before the Mayflower- and it was a grand place to begin, if that's what you mean. We can't pick and choose who we consider an immigrant based on who we feel are deserving to wear the tag ' American '.

What about Roanoke Island 1585 -- first documented immigrants?
http://www.historicmysteries.com/lost-colony-of-roanoke/

or even Jamestown 1607 -- the first permanent settlement?
http://www.historyisfun.org/Jamestown-Settlement.htm

 

[caller]

What about Roanoke Island 1585 -- first documented immigrants?
http://www.historicmysteries.com/lost-colony-of-roanoke/

or even Jamestown 1607 -- the first permanent settlement?
http://www.historyisfun.org/Jamestown-Settlement.htm

If you're including the failure of Roanoke, then the first documented immigrants would be St. Augustine, FL, right?

 

[cash]

and yet Ft. Polk and Ft. Bragg stand today

They helped the Union win the war!