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Originally posted by sword4damocles
I disagree with your definition of occupation.

Rome occupied Palestine and surrounding lands in the time of Christ.
Rome levied taxes, and were the main (if only) provider of military protection to the occupied countries in the region. Rome took an annual cencus and collected taxes based on this as well as other minor forms of taxation. Palestine ...[text shortened]... at we see today is many locations is 'military presence' not occupation. Get it right.

Originally posted by techsouth
Hold on a minute.

I'm on your side.

Originally posted by techsouth
Hold on a minute.

I'm on your side.

My whole point has been that those who refuse to acknowledge a difference between a "military presense" and an "occupation" are off the mark.

I merely mention a US "occupation" of England to point out the absurdity of their definition (or lack of definition).

Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
The eagle has poor peripheral vision. You should stand to attention directly in front of him, not by his side.

Originally posted by sword4damocles
Now aware of his sight impedement, the Eagle shall be turning his head more, before striking.

Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
*runs for cover*

😉

Originally posted by sword4damocles
The Springbok is a gracious creature but isn't the Blue Crane and bit wimpy for a national bird? How was the Blue Crane chosen? Just curious.

Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
It was revered as a sacred bird by the Zulu & Xhosa tribes. Feathers worn exclusively by Zulu royalty or the bravest Xhosa warriors.

Originally posted by sword4damocles
Wow. Cool and not wimpy. Thanks.

Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
Seems blue crane feathers were awarded like medals. Highly prized. I can't find a decent Internet site on it though.

Here's an interesting question; does the United States occupy the land upon which it exists? I bet many Native Americans would say so.

Originally posted by Delmer
No virgins?