tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726049806855832871.post3020957472879976985..comments2023-10-29T18:04:34.827+10:00Comments on GLEND558: M12- USA OR SSAglend558http://www.blogger.com/profile/17230710369170158416noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726049806855832871.post-84641060296052716472008-03-11T19:45:00.000+10:002008-03-11T19:45:00.000+10:00As I said I'm only giving you something to think a...As I said I'm only giving you something to think about. I never put down the local's (NMD's) desires. My point is this..you must look at the status quo and see what is happening here, this place is in trouble, whether you see it or not. You can decide to live however you want, however I would not accept this situation,'as is'.<BR/>Also you must realize the time you exist in, no one can be an island alone anymore, not even a country alone, you need to be an island in the real world. A world that is tied together, by trade, economies, families, blood, all is intertwined. This cannot be ignored you are living in the 21'st century, never to be an isolsted island againglend558https://www.blogger.com/profile/17230710369170158416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726049806855832871.post-1483213475564219362008-03-11T17:03:00.000+10:002008-03-11T17:03:00.000+10:00GlennI understand where you come from and agree wi...Glenn<BR/>I understand where you come from and agree with a lot of what you said. I came here quite a long time ago and think, we that came, do need to understand (Not necessarily agree) that this island is only 45 sq miles, so let's at least respect their right to make the decision. And when it comes to their US citizenship, let's not stuff down their throats that they were liberated. These islands were invaded for territorial advantage. Having said all that, I think that land should be fee simple and I know a lot of locals that agree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726049806855832871.post-6941364771700497302008-03-11T11:35:00.000+10:002008-03-11T11:35:00.000+10:00I agree that both sides should abide by the whole ...I agree that both sides should abide by the whole Covenant and not just cherry-pick the parts they like. I just think it is the federal side doing most of the cherry-picking.<BR/><BR/>But it is one thing to disagree about what the Covenant says or means. Glen is going beyond that and attacking the whole concept of having a Covenant at all -- i.e., having a unique negotiated relationship with the US, instead of being like just another state. <BR/><BR/>When we ratify the US consitution, we're a state. We ratified something different, and we ARE something different.<BR/><BR/>Biba la difference!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726049806855832871.post-31163271634362621072008-03-11T10:16:00.000+10:002008-03-11T10:16:00.000+10:00Alot of things are in the Covenant that people see...Alot of things are in the Covenant that people seem to like to forget, when they argue based on it.. like the ability of the US to takeover immigration, wages, etc.<BR/><BR/>You can't argue "the covenant", and scream "local!" as soon as parts of the covenant you don't like are implemented.Lil' Hammerheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937533318872228053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726049806855832871.post-70125355636278838152008-03-11T08:43:00.000+10:002008-03-11T08:43:00.000+10:00Yes, that's the deal exactly. We get to have our ...Yes, that's the deal exactly. We get to have our cake and eat it too. We get the best of both worlds. We get to be US citizens AND have our own SEPARATE self-government. The locals get their blue passports and DON'T have to give up their land to get them.<BR/><BR/>That is the Covenant. It's a special arrangement. The US (including Nevada) agreed to it and is bound by it. It's a false choice to say you have to be either "in" or "out." The US, UN and CNMI have all agreed that we can be both. <BR/><BR/>We are unique. Live with it. Hell, enjoy it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726049806855832871.post-80455090677872088132008-03-10T22:48:00.000+10:002008-03-10T22:48:00.000+10:00You certainly attract commenters from both sides o...You certainly attract commenters from both sides of the political coin. Have to say in comparison to anon#2, anon #1 could learn some lessons towards making friends and influencing people through command of some sort of language. ah what the hell, everyone deserves some sort of rant.bigsoxfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415669952554171048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726049806855832871.post-46335260808585796422008-03-10T21:53:00.000+10:002008-03-10T21:53:00.000+10:00I can only hope that I am alive the day the NMD pe...I can only hope that I am alive the day the NMD people vote to become truly independent from the US. Only then will they begin to understand what America is all about. It may not be perfect, but it will be a whole hell-of-a-lot better than what this place will become once these isles become an independent state. Imagine Mr. Anonymous being in charge of something more complex than taking a crap. <BR/><BR/>One additional comment - independence?? yea right. They will be like other Micronesian island nations who bend over every time some foreign dignitary visits. Do people actually think the Japanese or Taiwanese contribute funds for infrastruture projects out of the goodness of their hearts? Naaaaa......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726049806855832871.post-46091294690893345532008-03-10T21:13:00.000+10:002008-03-10T21:13:00.000+10:00Hey Mr. Know it all White Ass Drunk!Leave Article ...Hey Mr. Know it all White Ass Drunk!<BR/><BR/>Leave Article 12 alone. You have no fucken business complaining about Article 12. If you don't like the situation here, packed up your fucken bag and go back to where you came from. No big loss to the CNMI!<BR/><BR/>Komprendi!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com