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PILLAGE. The taking by violence of private property by a victorious army from the citizens or subjects of the enemy. This, in modern times, is seldom allowed, and then, only when authorized by the commander or chief officer, at the place where the pillage is committed. The property thus violently taken in general belongs to the common soldiers. See Dall. Dict. Propriete, art. 3, Sec. 5; Wolff, Sec. 1201; and Booty; Prize. |
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149) However, many bandits continued in their traditional role of pillagers of the local settlers. In his provocative article this month, he challenges us to view the victims in New Orleans, his hometown, as harbingers of a desolate America--unless we stand together across the lines of race to take our government back from the pillagers. The clueless son of a conservative senator, Dickie's first run for office is an embarrassment to all concerned, but he's so dumb and pliable that the local robber barons - the state's real pillagers, in case you didn't get the point - back him to the hilt. |
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