Jul 30, 2005
Our "New" Barbarians
A century after being introduced into the American Empire, Filipinos and others are getting citizenship by joining the US Army. Check out The Asia Times and The New York Times.
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Like the original Imperialists, were taking from the provinces (same root as "provide") to feed our troop requirements.