Native and Semi Native Bumper Stickers LOL (driving, plates)

[Sockeye]

Originally Posted by jazzlover

Except that the Division of Motor Vehicles changed the rules--now anybody can apply for them.

True, except one still has to prove lineage back three generations. I know because a nephew of mine is going thru the arduous task of applying for them.

[BayAreaHillbilly]

Native means born there, Semi Native means you didn't have a choice in the matter of moving in, i.e. you were brought as a child by your parents.

[treedonkey]

Originally Posted by BayAreaHillbilly

Native means born there, Semi Native means you didn't have a choice in the matter of moving in, i.e. you were brought as a child by your parents.

So, by that definition, I am a native of Hawaii, since I was born at Tripler Military Hospital in Honolulu and lived there for one year before my Dad was re-stationed to Washington. But I know for a fact that if I ran around Oahu calling myself a native I would get laughed up at best and beat up at worst.

BTW, where, exactly, do Bay Area Hillbillies live? Felter Rd.? Just above the Chavez mansion? Just curious...

[treedonkey]

Originally Posted by Sockeye

True, except one still has to prove lineage back three generations. I know because a nephew of mine is going thru the arduous task of applying for them.

Hmmm, so, since I live here now, and my Dad lived in Pueblo as a kid, and then his father and grandfather lived here before that, then, as long as I can prove it, i can get CO Native plates even though I've only lived here for six months?

That would be cool, because then I could apparently use that as a selling point if I ever ran for political office or at least be Jazz's friend. Probably not worth the trouble, though. Nothing personal, Jazz.

[BayAreaHillbilly]

Originally Posted by treedonkey

So, by that definition, I am a native of Hawaii, since I was born at Tripler Military Hospital in Honolulu and lived there for one year before my Dad was re-stationed to Washington. But I know for a fact that if I ran around Oahu calling myself a native I would get laughed up at best and beat up at worst.

BTW, where, exactly, do Bay Area Hillbillies live? Felter Rd.? Just above the Chavez mansion? Just curious...

The highest concentrations of true hillbillies are in the Santa Cruz mountains and related ridges and hills, where there are smaller parcels and denser woods. Other highland areas tend to be more like large ranches (e.g. the Diablo Range) or more of a landed gentry type of area (e.g. Marin) and are therefore less conducive to the hillbilly lifestyle. Yeeeeee ha!

[joelschoenfelt]

well some people are proud from were they ae and so they can put pride to it

[huffdiver]

Originally Posted by joelschoenfelt

well some people are proud from were they are and so they can put pride to it

I sure am since I grew up here (Longmont).

My bumper sticker says "Happiness is a Texan heading south with a Californian under each arm"

I get mainly get a big thumbs-up (w/ the occasional middle finger)!

[vnodak]

Originally Posted by treedonkey

Yes. In fact, having several of my own friends and family members living in the islands now, I'd say Hawaii is about as bad as it gets... There are so many people who, for obvious reasons, choose to move there, and so many more that resent them for it.

Having been to Hawaii frequently in my life time and having friends there, I found the reason the locals are resentful is because of the lack of respect the visitors have for the land and the traditions the locals have. They are a culture that has many traditions and beliefs. I can certainly understand that. Commercialism does not help also. Live and let live. When I lived in Oregon, they hated the influx of people moving from California. I have heard other states complain about California people also. Even tho I have lived in several states, I guess I could say I am a native of North Dakota---born and raised and could not wait to leave!! So now ND has an influx of people because of the oil boom and guess what they hate and why?? Same type of thing that is happening in many places.

[vnodak]

Originally Posted by Fullback32

Is it a Native pride thing as in Native Islander or a Native of the state thing there? I have my Comanche Nation sticker put proudly on my car (yes I am enrolled, grew up that way, speak the language, am culturally as well as genetically Comanche and all that). If it is a Native Islander thing, I understand that. Native people are proud of our cultures.

Right on!! Exactly so!!

[vnodak]

So why would you want a native Colorado license plate?? What is the point?? A culture/native/heritage etc. I can understand but a state---what is the point exactly?? What am I missing??