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silverweb

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3. The government has been active, too.

Reply to LakeVermilion (Reply #1)

Fri Sep 5, 2014, 12:12 AM

Sep 2014

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]They're upset with rogue loggers, clearing and illegally selling rainforest land that they're trying to protect.

If the government backs the tribes, they just may win the war.

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Whoa! Amazon Indian Warriors Beat and Strip Illegal Loggers in Battle for Jungle's Future [View all] peoli Sep 2014 OP

The loggers will return with mercenaries to protect them. LakeVermilion Sep 2014 #1

The government has been active, too. silverweb Sep 2014 #3

That's good news, silverweb. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #4

If a Euro-American government >genuinely< backed the tribes, it would be a historical first. nt Zorra Sep 2014 #7

Agreed Mr Dixon Sep 2014 #10

Bravo! silverweb Sep 2014 #2

+1 Blue_Tires Sep 2014 #5

If the USA was true and just nation we would support indigenous populations around the world. Enthusiast Sep 2014 #6

i especially like the burning tree hauler. pansypoo53219 Sep 2014 #8

LOL! Baitball Blogger Sep 2014 #9

Kick glinda Sep 2014 #11