“Aquash participated in the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee and the struggle that has ensued since then on the reservation against repression by local and federal authorities.”
Author: historyiswhat
“Every war is evil — whether it ends in victory or defeat. Evil on the one hand for the combatants and on the other for the neutrals. I do not believe in ‘beneficent’ wars.”
“…Lilian pleaded guilty, remarking that ‘there seemed little to say, as her whole crime appeared to be that of telling the truth.'”
“After the uprising in 1885 the guard room at Fort Battleford became quite inadequate to accommodate the large number of prisoners arrested.”
“Therefore, how futile it is for an Anarchist above all to take sides with any government. He not only discredits himself with his comrades but he places himself in a ridiculous position with those whose side he adheres to.”
“How can that break down which has not been built up? How can that become debauched which already is debauched and debauching?”
“There are many who perceive that they have been tricked out of their homes and jobs by a cheap phraseology, the emptiness and deception of which they now feel keenly enough.”
“War inevitably means the steam-roller. It means crushing out every spark of initiative, of independence of mind.”
“To perpetuate stupidity and ignorance, nothing could be invented more effective than the Vote.”
“The heartlessness of the Government’s hasty reprisal is indicative of its sincerity in the stand that small nations must be guaranteed their freedom.”
