87 History . com lying. The District of Columbia is named after Christopher Columbus not some goddess. (media.patriots.win) posted 90 days ago by Albo 90 days ago by Albo +90 / -3 7 comments share 7 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (7) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 1 ▼ – Bonami 1 point 90 days ago +1 / -0 It was named long before Chris Columbus became popular/important. The statue of Chris in NY for example was erected to placate Italians after a number of them were lynched by a mob. permalink save report block reply ▲ 2 ▼ – Tenspot20 2 points 90 days ago +2 / -0 "Lynched By A Mod" you say?.. permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 1 ▼ – Bonami 1 point 90 days ago +1 / -0 Hah, sorry, a mob. permalink parent save report block reply
It was named long before Chris Columbus became popular/important.
The statue of Chris in NY for example was erected to placate Italians after a number of them were lynched by a mob.
"Lynched By A Mod" you say?..
Hah, sorry, a mob.