Re: Timeline: U.S.-Israeli Relations Since 1948

On Mar 19, 6:56 am, Rick <mulemanr...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

The family served as a blueprint for the settler movement throughout
the 1960's,
thwarting constant threats to "their" land from interlopers, including
the indigenous population.


Eugene Orowitz
aka Michael Landon
aka Little Joe
aka Charles Ingalls -- Blueprint for "Disengagement"

Why They Blew-up Walnut Grove:

During Charles and Caroline's visit to Walnut Grove, in 1901, the
residents of Walnut Grove learn that a railroad tycoon, Nathan
Lassiter, actually holds deed to Hero Township.

Apparently, when they claimed the land, it had not been legal since it
was not deemed as homesteading land. Meanwhile, Mrs. Oleson is
seriously ill and is in a hospital in Minneapolis. The residents ask
Charles to contact an attorney, but despite their best efforts, the
residents are unable to drive Mr. Lassiter away.

When they attempt to resist with force, Mr. Lassiter comes back with a
detachment of Union troops who order everyone to leave. Though Mr.
Lassiter demands the residents' instant evacuation, the soldiers allow
the residents to remain until Easter Sunday.

In a fit of anger about the situation, Laura smashes out the windows
of her boarding house. At the town meeting about the problem, Laura
tells about breaking the windows and encourages others to do similar
damage to their buildings, so Mr. Lassiter does not have it easy
taking over their homes and businesses.

Another resident takes this plan a step further by offering a wagon
full of dynamite meant for the mines. So, angered at the injustice
done to them, the residents decide that they should send a (literally)
explosive message to Mr. Lassiter that he can have the land, but not
the town. They invite the leaders of nearby towns to see how they
dealt with the problem, so Mr. Lassiter would not try to strong arm
them as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXukJmtFNmg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEsn3e2tTnc




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