therealjjj77
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The United Island of America
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Sorry, I know you guys are doing good work up there and all...but any state where more people voted for giuliani than paul is not a state i'm interested in living in.
HAARP will hit us with a hurricane
How about we all buy a big rocketship and colonize the moon. You know like Heinlein's "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress".
Grandson of Liberty
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I wouldn't be so sure about that.
That said, while I appreciate the sentiment and the idealism of the original post, it just ain't gonna happen.
crazyfacedjenkins
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How about we just move to one of the smaller countries of the world and just take over. I'm sure it would be a lot easier than getting Ron elected.
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We could just buy one of those islands in Dubai. Then we wouldn't have to worry about the U.S. invading. Also, can the currency be sea shells?!?!
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Here's better idea:
Vermont wants to declare independence.
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgu8BjajyS0
The Second Vermont Republic is a nonviolent citizens' network and think tank opposed to the tyranny of Corporate America and the U.S. government, and committed to the return of Vermont to its status as an independent republic and more broadly to the dissolution of the Union. Members of the Second Vermont Republic subscribe to the following set of principles:
Political Independence. Our primary objectives are political independence for Vermont and the peaceful dissolution of the Union.
Human Scale. We believe life should be lived on a human scale. Small is still beautiful.
Sustainability. We celebrate and support Vermont's small, clean, green, sustainable, socially responsible towns, farms, businesses, schools, and churches. We encourage family-owned farms and businesses to produce innovative, premium-quality, healthy products. We also believe that energy independence is an essential goal towards which to strive.
Economic Solidarity. We encourage Vermonters to buy locally produced products from small local merchants rather than purchase from giant, out-of-state megastores. We support trade with nearby states and provinces.
Power Sharing. Vermont's strong democratic tradition is grounded in its town meetings . We favor devolution of political power from the state back to local communities, making the governing structure for towns, schools, hospitals, and social services much like that of Switzerland. Shared power also underlies our approach to international relations.
Equal Opportunity. We support equal access for all Vermont citizens to quality education, health care, housing, and employment.
Tension Reduction. Consistent with Vermont's long tradition of "live and let live" and nonviolence, we do not condone state-sponsored violence inflicted either by the military or law enforcement officials. We support a voluntary citizens' brigade to reduce tension and restore order in the event of civil unrest and to provide assistance when natural disasters occur. We are opposed to any form of military conscription. Tension reduction is the bedrock principle on which all international conflicts are to be resolved.
Mutuality. Both our citizens and our neighbors should be treated with mutual respect.
------------- http://www.vermontrepublic.org -------------
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wow - this stuff is already underway
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That was the deal breaker for me. Even if it was vote fraud, I don't want a state that corrupt to begin with.
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I like this except it is my understanding that to join you must renounce you US citizenship. I am angry with my country but I am not ready to take that step.
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unclaimed island will be quite a bit of money to raise, but absolutely definitely possible. At least to buy it. But to start a whole new life there.. thats another story.
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http://www.privateislandsonline.com/
With the money we raised in Q4 we could buy all the islands on that site
With the money we raised in Q4 we could buy all the islands on that site
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ISLA MUERTO is located 15-20 minutes off shore, by fast boat from David, Panama. It is also accessible from the Panama Canal or the Pacific Ocean. It is in the midst of a group of islands in an area that is not directly open ocean, but is located with these group of islands in a quiet inlet, with pristine water, calm like a lake.
There are mountain views from the island. and we have discovered 3 beaches, of which one is approximately 300 metres long, with a lot of sand and clear of brush. The ocean water here is warm, and the sun shines continuously, on the lush green foliage found everwhere amidst the palm and 3 different kinds of coconut trees. Here, you will also find lemon, lime, orange, and mango trees, as well as all types of birds, various monkey species, and other wildlife.
The island boasts 139 hectares of land mass, with some 10 to 15 hectares of flat, fertile land for building construction, or resort development. Three hectares have rock, and there are rolling hills throughout. Two of these hills are quite elevated, and stand out when viewing the island from a distance.
There is definitely fresh water on the island, they have told us they used to run cattle there. When we were there, we had seen a well, so we know that they use wells for sure
The closest town is the city of David, which is the second largest city in Panama. From David, it is 30 minutes to the island, fifteen minutes by land, and 15 minutes by water (roughly, depending on how fast your boat is)
The closest airport is the national one in David, and an international one in Panama City, which is half an hour by plane from David to Panama City, or 6-8 hours by road. You can also go to the Island from Panama City by boat, few hours maybe with a fast boat. There is also a port just south of the Costa Rica´/ Panama border, which is a more direct route, and 1 hour to the island.
Scuba diving, snorkeling and all other water sports are the same as all other south pacific areas, it is some of the best in the world. No surfing, as the island is in an inlet, but it is only fifteen minutes to the main ocean where surfing is the best, along the coast. Fishing is big here, all over these islands, where you and the dolphins will find ample supply of shrimp and octopus, as well as every different type of fish, ocean varieties of course. There are other islands that are inhabited in the area, and some that aren´t.
There is one 300 metre beach, that is an absolutely beautiful tropical paradise, with sand extending from the trees to the water about 50 meters, as well as 2 other smaller beaches, all accessible. The large one is by far the best beach.
There is no problem in launching or landing a boat, we did both when we went to view it.
Added feature: we saw the cutest dolphins, six of them in fact, swimming around the boat, in the close vicinity of the island. There are also whales here.
The asking price for Isla Muerto is $1.6 million U.S. dollars.
There are mountain views from the island. and we have discovered 3 beaches, of which one is approximately 300 metres long, with a lot of sand and clear of brush. The ocean water here is warm, and the sun shines continuously, on the lush green foliage found everwhere amidst the palm and 3 different kinds of coconut trees. Here, you will also find lemon, lime, orange, and mango trees, as well as all types of birds, various monkey species, and other wildlife.
The island boasts 139 hectares of land mass, with some 10 to 15 hectares of flat, fertile land for building construction, or resort development. Three hectares have rock, and there are rolling hills throughout. Two of these hills are quite elevated, and stand out when viewing the island from a distance.
There is definitely fresh water on the island, they have told us they used to run cattle there. When we were there, we had seen a well, so we know that they use wells for sure
The closest town is the city of David, which is the second largest city in Panama. From David, it is 30 minutes to the island, fifteen minutes by land, and 15 minutes by water (roughly, depending on how fast your boat is)
The closest airport is the national one in David, and an international one in Panama City, which is half an hour by plane from David to Panama City, or 6-8 hours by road. You can also go to the Island from Panama City by boat, few hours maybe with a fast boat. There is also a port just south of the Costa Rica´/ Panama border, which is a more direct route, and 1 hour to the island.
Scuba diving, snorkeling and all other water sports are the same as all other south pacific areas, it is some of the best in the world. No surfing, as the island is in an inlet, but it is only fifteen minutes to the main ocean where surfing is the best, along the coast. Fishing is big here, all over these islands, where you and the dolphins will find ample supply of shrimp and octopus, as well as every different type of fish, ocean varieties of course. There are other islands that are inhabited in the area, and some that aren´t.
There is one 300 metre beach, that is an absolutely beautiful tropical paradise, with sand extending from the trees to the water about 50 meters, as well as 2 other smaller beaches, all accessible. The large one is by far the best beach.
There is no problem in launching or landing a boat, we did both when we went to view it.
Added feature: we saw the cutest dolphins, six of them in fact, swimming around the boat, in the close vicinity of the island. There are also whales here.
The asking price for Isla Muerto is $1.6 million U.S. dollars.
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