I saw this movie years ago, and found it largely unmemorable, mainly because at the time it did not strike me as a serious piece of work. To me it seemed almost like a poorly done farce, thanks, I think, to Dustin Hoffman's way of presenting it. It is not one of those that are my favorites and that I have watched more than once.
I recall the scene that contained this prayer you reproduced above. But written here, isolated from the movie, it can truly bring a tear to one's eye.
I've read quite a few books on which movies were based, and more often than not, they are quite different in important respects. So much so, in fact, that in some cases, unless I was told, I would not recognize the book as the basis for the movie, even if I had already seen it. The book is almost always better, especially in more recent years. I'll have to give this particular book a try--thanks!
I have read and seen all the movies of frankenstein. Nothing can come close to the book in depth. Funnily enough the 'best' adaptation was the one from '94. I think the issue comes down to the fact that film needs constant action and can't really show thoughts of any character. it is a fundamental difference in the medium which can't be fixed.
Briggs fulfills the purpose of life: to make the world a better place for all with the Truth. Carry on my friend! I look forward to a rollicking 2025 as we partake in the trials and tribulations of liberals in their Hunger Games.
I'm sure I can speak for all the regulars who come here Matt -- we are very thankful that you do what you do. Your work is unique, it stirs the heart and soul. A Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Professor, you are one of a kind….The science version of a fierce warrior. Thank you for this post and all the others you’ve written with uncommon courage to tell us the unvarnished truth. May you have a blessed day.
"RIP and good riddance to the Khans of the Great Plains."
You are a Little Little (so called) man.
As you admit 'inconsequential'.
Words like courage, honour, pride, perseverance, strength have no meaning for your type and thus you cannot understand those to whom they do have meaning.
In 500 years time the Comanche will be remembered, you, not so much.
I think you might be misinterpreting my comment. You don't know me any more than you know the Comanche, although if you want to get to know me, I suggest reading some of my posts: "A Comanche boy learned to ride a horse at 5. A grown Comanche warrior could ride at a full gallop, dangle from his saddle by one foot, then shoot an arrow accurately from underneath the horse as it moved. These guys were badass..."
However, respect is not endorsement. To set the record straight, the Comanche were a vicious people. They had many martial virtues, but were utterly consumed with bloodlust. This is a historical fact. I recommend checking out "Empire of the Summer Moon" for more reading on this.
If you're interested in further exploration of the virtues, the ones you describe are under the categories of fortitude and prudence. I suggest adding justice and temperance to your regimen. I write about them colloquially for guys like us:
That is a great Thanksgiving prayer. I differ with you on the movie in that I never found it particularly anti-white. I thought it portrayed my settler ancestors rather well, meaning accurately. The reenactment of the Sand Creek Massacre was particularly well done. But now I'll have to read the book.
As for the Comanche, they were the lowest of the low of the Plains tribes before they mastered horses, and then they became the best horse-warriors the world has ever seen. One on one they'd take the Mongols, and that's saying something.
I praise them in part because that credits my ancestors who fought them. Confederate soldiers who had been through Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Vicksburg, Atlanta and Bentonville, who had lost their farms to war or banking, for them the Comanche were just minor irritants compared to whom they had just fought for four years.
Once Sheridan and the Buffalo Soldiers showed up the Comanche had no chance. My former Confederate ancestor supposedly said as much when he saw the 10th Cavalry ride through. He had faced Black troops in battle, you see, and said they were the best soldiers he had ever seen.
I saw this movie years ago, and found it largely unmemorable, mainly because at the time it did not strike me as a serious piece of work. To me it seemed almost like a poorly done farce, thanks, I think, to Dustin Hoffman's way of presenting it. It is not one of those that are my favorites and that I have watched more than once.
I recall the scene that contained this prayer you reproduced above. But written here, isolated from the movie, it can truly bring a tear to one's eye.
I've read quite a few books on which movies were based, and more often than not, they are quite different in important respects. So much so, in fact, that in some cases, unless I was told, I would not recognize the book as the basis for the movie, even if I had already seen it. The book is almost always better, especially in more recent years. I'll have to give this particular book a try--thanks!
I have read and seen all the movies of frankenstein. Nothing can come close to the book in depth. Funnily enough the 'best' adaptation was the one from '94. I think the issue comes down to the fact that film needs constant action and can't really show thoughts of any character. it is a fundamental difference in the medium which can't be fixed.
Briggs fulfills the purpose of life: to make the world a better place for all with the Truth. Carry on my friend! I look forward to a rollicking 2025 as we partake in the trials and tribulations of liberals in their Hunger Games.
Professor Briggs is highly improbable. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
I'm sure I can speak for all the regulars who come here Matt -- we are very thankful that you do what you do. Your work is unique, it stirs the heart and soul. A Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Professor, you are one of a kind….The science version of a fierce warrior. Thank you for this post and all the others you’ve written with uncommon courage to tell us the unvarnished truth. May you have a blessed day.
Amen!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
I’m planning on using the prayer that caused my pre-school to call my father, who then laughed so hard he dropped the phone:
Rub-a-dub-dub, thanks for the grub, yay God.
And yes, he taught me that one…
1. Did Elizabeth Warren fact check this post?
2. Today, I am thankful that the Comanche are vanquished. RIP and good riddance to the Khans of the Great Plains.
"RIP and good riddance to the Khans of the Great Plains."
You are a Little Little (so called) man.
As you admit 'inconsequential'.
Words like courage, honour, pride, perseverance, strength have no meaning for your type and thus you cannot understand those to whom they do have meaning.
In 500 years time the Comanche will be remembered, you, not so much.
I think you might be misinterpreting my comment. You don't know me any more than you know the Comanche, although if you want to get to know me, I suggest reading some of my posts: "A Comanche boy learned to ride a horse at 5. A grown Comanche warrior could ride at a full gallop, dangle from his saddle by one foot, then shoot an arrow accurately from underneath the horse as it moved. These guys were badass..."
(https://undergrounddesigns.substack.com/p/around-the-world-in-80-days)
However, respect is not endorsement. To set the record straight, the Comanche were a vicious people. They had many martial virtues, but were utterly consumed with bloodlust. This is a historical fact. I recommend checking out "Empire of the Summer Moon" for more reading on this.
If you're interested in further exploration of the virtues, the ones you describe are under the categories of fortitude and prudence. I suggest adding justice and temperance to your regimen. I write about them colloquially for guys like us:
https://undergrounddesigns.substack.com/publish/posts
Hope you and your family had a great day.
Happy Thanksgiving, Briggs.
May reasoning triumph over pseudo science
Happy Thanksgiving to you too, Sir. I appreciate your work!
Thankful for you.
That is a great Thanksgiving prayer. I differ with you on the movie in that I never found it particularly anti-white. I thought it portrayed my settler ancestors rather well, meaning accurately. The reenactment of the Sand Creek Massacre was particularly well done. But now I'll have to read the book.
As for the Comanche, they were the lowest of the low of the Plains tribes before they mastered horses, and then they became the best horse-warriors the world has ever seen. One on one they'd take the Mongols, and that's saying something.
I praise them in part because that credits my ancestors who fought them. Confederate soldiers who had been through Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Vicksburg, Atlanta and Bentonville, who had lost their farms to war or banking, for them the Comanche were just minor irritants compared to whom they had just fought for four years.
Once Sheridan and the Buffalo Soldiers showed up the Comanche had no chance. My former Confederate ancestor supposedly said as much when he saw the 10th Cavalry ride through. He had faced Black troops in battle, you see, and said they were the best soldiers he had ever seen.
Also ;
Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill, you can buy it from Amazon et al or get it free (apparently) from https://archive.org/details/hantayo00hillrich/page/n5/mode/2up
I loved it.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving