Congressman Lincoln and the return of the wooden leg of General Santa Anna

[My Name Is Kate]

(05-27-2013 11:39 AM)David Lockmiller Wrote:  Question: If a bully walks into a neighborhood bar with the intention of provoking a fight, and even though a long-time patron of the local bar throws the first punch, which party really has started the fight?

Question: As applicable between nations, which party really started the war between United States and Mexico in May, 1846?

If a bully provokes someone, and that someone takes the bait, the law regards the bully as the innocent party. This I know from personal experience.

(So, I guess that means the U.S. stole Texas fair and square.)