"We have been travelling through a cloud. The sky has been dark ever since the war began."

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Insight & Reflection

Words carry weight, and Black Kettle's insight into politics is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About Black Kettle

Black Kettle was a leader of the Southern Cheyenne during the American Indian Wars. Born to the Northern Só'taeo'o / Só'taétaneo'o band of the Northern Cheyenne in the Black Hills of present-day South Dakota, he later married into the Wotápio / Wutapai band of the Southern Cheyenne.

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"Although the troops have struck us, we throw it all behind and are glad to meet you in peace and friendship."

— Black Kettle
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"We want to take good tidings home to our people, that they may sleep in peace."

— Black Kettle
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"The government needs to help those in need, but members of Congress shouldn't take advantage of the situation and use a national tragedy as an opportunity to spend taxpayer dollars on their pet projects."

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"If government were a product, selling it would be illegal."

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"War itself is the enemy of the human race."

— Howard Zinn
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"I've had an interest in politics since I was a little kid."

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