News, Thousands sign WhiteHouse.gov petition for Alaska to secede -- to Russia (standard of living, oil)

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Originally Posted by stiffnecked

Just to be clear the Federal Government own 62% of all the land mass in Alaska.

Which means the American people own that 62%.

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Originally Posted by Dakster

Looking at an old chart circa 2005, Alaska was #3 for receiving more money from the Federal Government than it receives. It doesn't mean that AK can't survive on its own, just means that right now it is getting more than it gives as most red states in 2005 did. 'Red State Socialism' graphic says GOP-leaning states get lion's share of federal dollars | PolitiFact

Alaska still receives more federal dollars than it pays in to the kitty.

[pgrdr]

Originally Posted by highlife2

Being able to take someone to the cleaners in court is not civil rights its legalized extortion. Even in "conservative" states im sure there are alot of women that like their alimony or bloated "child support" checks every month along with what ever other boon they got in the divorce.

Just look at the Palins, I think Sarahs daughter gets something like 5k a month because her ex used to model in play girl, I some how doubt the court modified it much since then. Women like those pay checks comming in for doing absolutly nothing wether they are "conservative" or liberal. That is why I am a libritarian but I know that will never happen so the short answer is to learn russian.

Civil rights has almost become a euphomism for a one sided court system and legalized extortion. Men being able to beat their wives ended a LONG time ago.

I would not miss a single liberal program which is why I have no issues traveling to russia.

Another woman hater because he can't get or keep a woman.

I wonder why?

Probably hoping for a mail order bride.

[pgrdr]

Originally Posted by highlife2

They have been damaged, the entire no fault divorce, alimony and child support systems were brought on by liberal movements making life hell for alot of men.

Why don't you go start a new thread on your favorite subject? It's out of place here.

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Originally Posted by highlife2

You sure about that, pretty sure Alaska and Texes pay more than they take in in terms of federal taxes on oil. Also States like Arizona supply power to LA. Northern cali (more repulican) and Colorado (just recently Blue) supplies water to LA.

I agree places like massachuteses and silicon valley have high tech industry and great universities (cal tech and MIT) but just because those places exist there does not mean its becuase of liberals, thoese unis have been there for a long time. Just because there are pockets of greatness and wealth in the midst of all the liberal loons does not mean that the liberals are the ones contribuing.

In fact I have heard that Cal tech and JPL now have to be barracaded in because there is so much poverty around them, it is a beautiful campus amongst poverty which was brougth by liberalism.

I'm sorry, but your post is so full of misinformation, I'm not even going to bother to engage in the discussion with you. The fact that you believe all that tripe informs me that there is no point in engaging you. Instead, it would be a colossal waste of my time and energy.

[pgrdr]

Originally Posted by highlife2

They have been damaged, the entire no fault divorce, alimony and child support systems were brought on by liberal movements making life hell for alot of men.

If you don't want to be a man and take care of children you father, keep it in your pants.

If you don't want to be a man and, even if divorced, feel some responsibility to a woman or women you made public vows to and signed legal documents making you a family together, and who might even be the mother of your children, then don't get married.

Otherwise, grow-up, step-up, and act like a responsible, respectful man and father.

[pgrdr]

Originally Posted by stiffnecked

What resource does Alaska lack that they could not survive without federal assistance or intervention??

For starters, brains and motivation.

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Originally Posted by Dakster

And of course when you go over to the Island and find a Russian girlfriend, for the first few months you probably won't be doing much talking anyways.

Until she figures out he is never going to take her to the U.S. and she dumps him.

[Metlakatla]

Can't you just contain your snarling to one post?

Alaska actually has plenty of resources that could be used to sustain the economy of a small country.

Before you start barking that I'm "advocating succession," that's not my point at all.

[stiffnecked]

Originally Posted by pgrdr

For starters, brains and motivation.

Ima guessing if you quit smoking so much weed you'd have plenty of brains and motivation. Some of the most intelligent people I've ever met have been right here in Alaska.