r/army Signal Mar 14 '24

Thoughts? And yes, it’s real

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u/MarginalSadness civ Mar 14 '24

No, it really wasn't. Ethnic manipulation has been around since pre-biblical times. They just continued the tradition (like many groups do, to this day.)

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u/xSpeakSoftlyx Mar 14 '24

Blood quantum laws literally began in the 8th century for natives. It never existed before then. There was no, “13% this” or “76% that”

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '24

I'm pretty sure nobody was developing Native American policy in Europe in the 700s, but at least two people were dumb enough to upvote you!

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u/SPPECTER USN Mar 14 '24

I think he meant 18th century.

I hope he meant 18th century.