Manifesting Destiny

Manifest Destiny was a thought in the far past. We had to study it in History 9 or 10. It was US history. We studied that a lot even though I was living in Ottawa at the time.

To quote Wikipedia:

The term was first used in 1845 by John O'Sullivan, an American newspaper editor who was writing about the proposed annexation of Texas. O'Sullivan stated that it was America's “manifest destiny to overspread the continent.” The editorial suggested that through expansion, the United States could become a recognized political and social superpower. America had, in fact, O'Sullivan argued, been uniquely chosen for the task of expanding Westward, driving out the wilderness and establishing civilization.

My daughter, Leanne, once wanted to rule the country and/or the world. But every good dictator or saviour needs a "Manifesto". That which will explain their philosophy ad why their way is the right way.

We started a Manifest Dysentery file on the desktop of the computer and it allowed us to free associate and write about what ever entered our mind.

Dysentery is what it is. We may need oral rehydration therapy if it runs (ha ha - a pun) away with itself and I hope it does.