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#1092094 added June 23, 2025 at 12:15pm
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If Emus Won The War
Another Google search, Brian?
On the 1932 “Great Emu War”
Does that mean Kangaroo defectors and Koala war correspondents, or possible pacifist defectors?

“AI Overview
That's a clever way of framing the "Great Emu War" of 1932! While it's true that history is often written from the perspective of the victors, the case of the Emu War is a bit different, and it offers an interesting perspective on how narratives are formed.
Who writes for the emus?
The Emus themselves: While they didn't leave written accounts, their resilience and agility effectively dictated the narrative of the conflict. Their ability to evade capture, scatter when fired upon, and even recover from injuries made it impossible for the Australian military to achieve a decisive victory, forcing them to abandon the campaign. In a sense, the emus "wrote" their own history through their actions and successful defense of their territory.
The media: News reports of the Emu War often depicted the emus with a sense of humor and even admiration for their ability to outsmart the military. They were sometimes anthropomorphized as intelligent and cunning adversaries, leading to a narrative that highlighted the absurdity of the conflict. The media, in a way, became the "kangaroo war correspondents," relaying stories of the emus' successes and the military's struggles.
Historians and popular culture: Over time, the Emu War has become a well-known, albeit unusual, episode in Australian history, often portrayed with a humorous and ironic tone. Historians, authors, and even filmmakers continue to write about the Emu War, solidifying the image of the emus as the victors in this bizarre conflict.
Does it mean kangaroo war correspondents or defectors and koala pacifists?
Kangaroo War Correspondents: The media can be seen as the "kangaroo war correspondents" in this situation. They reported on the conflict, often with a humorous angle, and highlighted the emus' ability to withstand the military campaign.
Defectors: There's no indication that any of the soldiers defected to the emu side. The military campaign was eventually abandoned due to its lack of success, not due to soldiers switching sides.
Koala pacifists: This is a humorous, figurative way of suggesting that some Australians might have been against the military action against the emus. While there were likely varied opinions on the Emu War, the concept of "koala pacifists" isn't a historical reality, but rather a playful interpretation of the situation.
In conclusion, while the phrase "history is written by the victors" is often true, the Emu War demonstrates that the narrative can also be shaped by those who, through their actions, prevent a clear victory. In the case of the Great Emu War, the emus effectively wrote their own story through their successful resistance, and the media and cultural narratives continue to reflect this, even if exaggerated for comedic effect.”


Do you think the U.S. would frown on this depiction by media here? Bigger emus to fry? What emus?

Would it mean emus are a voice for the people, prove we root for under-emus, and against abusive authority?

Wouldn’t it be more of a national guard mission if for the US? Our country probably buried the Great Prairie Dog War post 1812, while settlers of Western Territories needed defense from the hole-hopping hostile vermin. Meanwhile, Native Americans would have been war correspondents. Thus, US military took it out on the Buffalo herds that were soon after the casualties of near eradication to get some narrative back. But, as payback some General Wild Bill “John” Wilkes-Custer was scalped at the Sitting Bull Barber Shop and Suncatcher General Store galleria…

Spinning now….

“AI Overview
While the U.S. military didn't engage in a direct war against buffalo themselves, the extermination of the buffalo herds was a deliberate strategy endorsed by military commanders to subdue Native American tribes on the Plains.
Key Points:
Military Involvement: Generals like William T. Sherman and Philip Sheridan supported the idea of exterminating the buffalo as a way to weaken and control Native American tribes who relied on the animals for their survival.
Rationale: They saw the buffalo as a vital resource for the Native Americans, and their destruction was seen as a way to force tribes onto reservations.
Methods: While there was no direct, formal military order to "kill all the buffalo," military personnel often assisted and encouraged buffalo hunters, and some military men even participated in the hunts themselves.
Goal: The primary objective was to eliminate the nomadic lifestyle of the Plains tribes and open up the land for American expansion.
In summary, while not a "war with buffalo," the U.S. military played a role in the near-extinction of the buffalo herds as a tactic within the broader context of conflicts with Native American tribes, with military generals like Sherman and Sheridan actively promoting the strategy.”

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