‘ The Battle of Kings Mountain was a military engagement between Patriot and Loyalist militias in South Carolina during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War, resulting in a decisive victory for the Patriots. The battle took place on October 7, 1780, 9 miles (14 km) south of the present-day town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. In what is now rural Cherokee County, South Carolina, the Patriot militia defeated the Loyalist militia commanded by British Major Patrick Ferguson of the 71st Foot. The battle has been described as “the war’s largest all-American fight”. ‘
“… please pause and reflect that this eventuality entails shooting American traitors and domestic enemies.”
There. FTFY.
Interesting that what he writes it off as a “fantasy”, has already happened in our nation’s history — multiple times — which shows a historical illiteracy that should be a disqualifier for office. How are we supposed to avoid the mistakes of the past if nobody learns what happened or how those events came about?
Hey, “Mayor” Pete! It’s already been done.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kings_Mountain
‘ The Battle of Kings Mountain was a military engagement between Patriot and Loyalist militias in South Carolina during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War, resulting in a decisive victory for the Patriots. The battle took place on October 7, 1780, 9 miles (14 km) south of the present-day town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. In what is now rural Cherokee County, South Carolina, the Patriot militia defeated the Loyalist militia commanded by British Major Patrick Ferguson of the 71st Foot. The battle has been described as “the war’s largest all-American fight”. ‘
And politicians, don’t forget the politicians!
“… please pause and reflect that this eventuality entails shooting American traitors and domestic enemies.”
There. FTFY.
Interesting that what he writes it off as a “fantasy”, has already happened in our nation’s history — multiple times — which shows a historical illiteracy that should be a disqualifier for office. How are we supposed to avoid the mistakes of the past if nobody learns what happened or how those events came about?