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October 26th, 2012, 05:55 PM | #981 | |
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Gun ownership isn't really about shooting, self defense or hunting: its about a philosophy. Its the idea that the power of life and death is in the hands of the individual . . . its very much part of the US Protestant ethos. If you've seen "No Country for Old Men", you'll get a flavor of it . . . the American philosophy of personal violence is that each man will -- or might-- make a choice with massive repercussions. Gun ownership, even with the practical dangers that accompany it, is psychically rewarding to gun owners. The reality -- that they're far more likely to shoot themselves or their kid than they are to kill a criminal -- doesn't interfere with that narrative. |
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When high school finish, you just walked half of the way. To get a good job (or just a job) you need be trained or a degree. Is important have a high school diploma, but not enough to get a good job, So I dont understand big celebrations (like in movies). Puerto Rico is a free asociated state or commonwealth. Has a special status and this is the reason of my question. I Dont know how life is in territory but not part of a sovereign state Quote:
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Not that we're all a bunch of drunks. Just most of us.
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Watching American politics on TV, its strikes me that many Republicans loathe democracy, and wish the US was a one-party dictatorship. They seem to love the idea of voting and political parties and so forth, but the thought that somone other than a Republican could be president seems repugnant.
Is it just me?
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But its not that way for very many anymore. Most of the factories are gone and a hs degree isn't worth much. Nowadays, for a lot of jobs, a Masters degree seems to be pretty much what anyone needs. and Gailfan, Quote:
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2. A lot of Americans would agree that American football developed from association football/soccer and rugby. 3. Yes to Puerto Rico. It's a U.S. territory the same as U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Samoa, and a few other places. At this point, most states were part of some "territory" before entering the union. Last edited by winebeavis; October 26th, 2012 at 10:21 PM.. Reason: clarify territories. |
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What are the chances of Puerto Rico, the USVI, Guam or Samoa ever becoming states witin the Union? Hawaii was admitted as a state in 1959, so there is a precedent.
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