The T.R.I.B.E rides deep, so deep you might drown.

Saxony Line I-VIII

Last time we spoke about the difference between common decency and political correctness. It wasn't our best post. It was just what we were feeling at the moment. But, we needn't travel very far for the continuation of the illustrious Saxony Line of pure thought experiment. Sticking in Carson, California we have found a topic that has piqued our interest, whetted our appetites and made us want to share with you - the faithful reader of the ramblings of a reinvigorated 17th century philosopher of note.

Carson is a city in Los Angeles County with an unique history. There are two anecdotes I wish to relate to you to further your well-rounded education. First, is the Battle of the Old Woman's Gun. It was fought between the Californio Lancers and the US Marines on October 8-9, 1846. The Marines outnumbered the Californios 4-1 but the Lancers galloped their horses on the dusty Dominguez Hills while running back and forth between their canons. The 200 marines thought they had run into a much larger force and ended up retreating back to the sea. The reason it is called the Battle of the Old Woman's Gun is because like Hollywood nowadays, Californians have a penchant for dramatizing everything. Remember this is the same state that brought us movies based on the riveting history of the Johnson County Wars (Heaven's Gate), the fascinating cult that is Scientology (Battlefield Earth) and Bennifer (Gigli - even Ben's lost interest).

The second fascinating point of history of Carson is a spy who struck it rich with oil. Frederick Russell Burnham was a spy caught up in the with Fritz Duquense of the Duquesne Spy Ring. In true Hollywood style Burnham bested his rival after the second Boer war, moved to California and stuck those same dusty Dominguez Hills the Californios and their prancing ponies had used to best the Marines in 1846. So that is the truncated, uh, I mean, concise history of Carson, California. All the main points. Also, Carson has had a number of notable rappers live in its confine. Dr. Dre, The Game, Ras Kass, Bishop Lamont and most importantly Boo-Ya T.R.I.B.E.

The T.R.I.B.E rides deep, so deep you might drown.