Are you a domestic terrorist?

[Jester]

Which speaks more of the poor ability of the Spaniards in the Philippines , than it does the prowess of American forces. Upon reflection, Aguinaldo was probably a poor choice of ally against the Spaniards and Cubans. I would agree the end was pretty tragic for the Filipino's, and indicative of where what started out as the good intention of "helping fellow revolutionaries" descends into unadulterated greed. Probably also thinly veiled racism as well. I tell you though, the US wouldn't have been there if it weren't for the war in Cuba.

Okay. So, the US fought a war against a weak opponent that added large slices of land to its direct or indirect control. It had tragic effects for the local populations. The war started with noble intentions, but the motives were quickly corrupted by greed and racism.

Now substitute "Britian," "France," or "Spain" for "the US", and you have a handy modular history of colonialism.

-Jester

Afterthought: What does Aguinaldo have to do with Cuba? Best I can tell, he never came within 5000 miles of the place.