It was election time and a politician decided to go out to the local reservation
and try to get the Native American vote. They were all assembled in the Council
Hall to hear the speech. The politician had worked up to his finale, and the crowd
was getting more and more excited. "I promise better education opportunities for
Native Americans!"
The crowd went wild, shouting "Hoya! Hoya!" The politician was a bit puzzled by
the native word, but was encouraged by their enthusiasm. "I promise gambling reforms
to allow a Casino on the Reservation!"
"Hoya! Hoya!" cried the crowd, stomping their feet.
"I promise more social reforms and job opportunities for Native Americans!" The
crowd reached a frenzied pitch shouting "Hoya! Hoya! Hoya!"
After the speech, the Politician was touring the Reservation, and saw a tremendous
herd of cattle. Since he was raised on a ranch, and knew a bit about cattle, he asked
the Chief if he could get closer to take a look at the cattle.
"Sure," the Chief said, "but be careful not to step in the hoya."
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