Is this one of those “White Man’s Holiday” rants coming up? Because it’s hard to argue against turkey, pie, and football Miles. (Or the kid has something against Miles Standish)
We need to focus on it being a day of gratitude instead of some ridiculous hagiography of the colonists. We also need to recognize that their arrival furthered the native peoples’ genocide started by Columbus and other European ‘explorers’ on the two continents.
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be Pilgrim Remembrance Day; it can simply be a day for giving thanks. You don’t even have to include turkey, pumpkin pie, or football if you don’t want to.
Fact is that the Pilgrims were not part of the “genocide”. The pilgrims made and kept treaties with the natives. Later colonists came over and were told by one tribe that another tribe was going to attack them because of some malicious gossip by a member of that tribe (one member of a tribe told the tribe that these new colonist killed a member of the tribe without evidence). This gossip resulted in a war that the new colonists won. And this started a cycle of wars in New England between the natives and the colonists.
And new gossip now blames the pilgrims for a war they did not take part in.
Holidays are always stressful, more so when all of your loved ones have passed away. Enjoy it while you can Miles for there may come a day when all you have left are memories of those no longer with you. (Sorry for the bummer attitude). Should be interesting to see where Tauhid takes this (and please, if it is an extended arc that you find “boring”, go volunteer at a soup kitchen or visit a nursing home on the holidays to gain a new appreciation of your family.)
leopardglily 7 months ago
Oh, because it went so well last year, right, Gene?
danketaz Premium Member 7 months ago
Is this one of those “White Man’s Holiday” rants coming up? Because it’s hard to argue against turkey, pie, and football Miles. (Or the kid has something against Miles Standish)
Ida No 7 months ago
Let the kid have his say. Then ignore him.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member 7 months ago
I’m glad Gene took the time to carefully consider Miles’ argument.
rklynch 7 months ago
Now why does he want to boycott Thankgsgiving?
Ellis97 7 months ago
I’m assuming that Miles has learned about the true history of the holiday.
SquidGamerGal 7 months ago
This better not be a vegan or race thing!
trainnut1956 7 months ago
He’s been buying into Greta’s nonsense again, hasn’t he?
Can't Sleep 7 months ago
Love the parents’ reaction – “And it’s only Monday!”
Barnabus Blackoak 7 months ago
WHY does he want to boycott the day ?
markkahler52 7 months ago
If your parents go along with you and boycott the holiday, will you be Thankful?!
markkahler52 7 months ago
Miles?…
markkahler52 7 months ago
Don’t forget to give yourself a present this year and boycott Christmas, as well!!
DM2860 7 months ago
Boycott being thankful? Boycott gratitude? Does not sound like a positive idea.
Kilrwat Premium Member 7 months ago
We need to focus on it being a day of gratitude instead of some ridiculous hagiography of the colonists. We also need to recognize that their arrival furthered the native peoples’ genocide started by Columbus and other European ‘explorers’ on the two continents.
Elisabunny 7 months ago
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be Pilgrim Remembrance Day; it can simply be a day for giving thanks. You don’t even have to include turkey, pumpkin pie, or football if you don’t want to.
leopardglily 7 months ago
Pilgrims are whatever. Turkey, football, and family is all you need on thanksgiving.
DM2860 7 months ago
Fact is that the Pilgrims were not part of the “genocide”. The pilgrims made and kept treaties with the natives. Later colonists came over and were told by one tribe that another tribe was going to attack them because of some malicious gossip by a member of that tribe (one member of a tribe told the tribe that these new colonist killed a member of the tribe without evidence). This gossip resulted in a war that the new colonists won. And this started a cycle of wars in New England between the natives and the colonists.
And new gossip now blames the pilgrims for a war they did not take part in.
Mike Baldwin creator 7 months ago
Being grateful is an art.
Zebrastripes 7 months ago
It’s against the law to boycott Holidays! Didn’t he know that? LOL
Khatkhattu Premium Member 7 months ago
Holidays are always stressful, more so when all of your loved ones have passed away. Enjoy it while you can Miles for there may come a day when all you have left are memories of those no longer with you. (Sorry for the bummer attitude). Should be interesting to see where Tauhid takes this (and please, if it is an extended arc that you find “boring”, go volunteer at a soup kitchen or visit a nursing home on the holidays to gain a new appreciation of your family.)
6turtle9 7 months ago
So far, not a lot of thankfulness here.
Aladar30 Premium Member 7 months ago
Gene is out.