Greece! Out of Control Due to Socialism

[Beryana]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Really... So You really think North Carolina would survive by itself? I don't think so. States rely HEAVILY on the federal government.

And that is because of the way our society/country has devolved. The Federal government has gotten out of hand, something the framers of the Constitution hoped to avoid by limiting what the Federal government SHOULD be allowed to do and giving more autonomy to the individual States. What is good for the people of California, Georgia, Maine, etc is not necessarily what is the best for Wisconsin, Wyoming, Tennessee, etc.

I like the Constitution the way it was written - with limited Federal government. It is a shame that most politicians don't feel that way. I'm also REALLY happy (as a side note) that my Congressman, Dave Obey, is NOT running for his 22nd term!

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by Beryana

And that is because of the way our society/country has devolved. The Federal government has gotten out of hand, something the framers of the Constitution hoped to avoid by limiting what the Federal government SHOULD be allowed to do and giving more autonomy to the individual States. What is good for the people of California, Georgia, Maine, etc is not necessarily what is the best for Wisconsin, Wyoming, Tennessee, etc.

I like the Constitution the way it was written - with limited Federal government. It is a shame that most politicians don't feel that way. I'm also REALLY happy (as a side note) that my Congressman, Dave Obey, is NOT running for his 22nd term!

But that all changed after the civil war, and the question of whether we were just a loose federation of states or a true union was answered. I'm not arguing philosophical questions here but reality.

[DrPhil]

There are about 3 different topics going on here:

1. No state is an island. We are the United States for a reason. You are sadly mistaken if you think what happens in one state has absolutely no impact at the Federal and state levels.
2. What works for Wisconsin does not necessarily work for Maine and that's why states have a level of autonomy.
3. How you like dem Greeks?!

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

There are about 3 different topics going on here:

1. No state is an island. We are the United States for a reason.

Hawai'i is an island. Several, in fact. If Puerto Rico joins they'll be an island state.

And let's not forget about Rhode Island. (just kidding)

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

How many times are you going to have to ask #3? Nobody seems to want to talk about it!

I will answer #3. Greek men are usually really hot.

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

Hawai'i is an island. Several, in fact. If Puerto Rico joins they'll be an island state.

And let's not forget about Rhode Island. (just kidding)

Why has that never come to my attention before?? Why in the world is it named Rhode Island?????

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I will answer #3. Greek men are usually really hot.



Why has that never come to my attention before?? Why in the world is it named Rhode Island?????

My old landlord is Greek. He's about 35 and smoking hot. His wife hated the fact that there were about 5 20-something young girls who lived in the building. She was super-nice to my ex, but to me and the girls who lived there? Nope!

RE: Rhode Island, the official name of the state is "The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations." Rhode Island was the Anglican name for Aquidneck Island, where Newport is. Providence Plantations refers to the mainland, where there were no actual slavey plantations. It's a crazy state, but I spent 4 of the best years of my life there.

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

My old landlord is Greek. He's about 35 and smoking hot. His wife hated the fact that there were about 5 20-something young girls who lived in the building. She was super-nice to my ex, but to me and the girls who lived there? Nope!

RE: Rhode Island, the official name of the state is "The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations." Rhode Island was the Anglican name for Aquidneck Island, where Newport is. Providence Plantations refers to the mainland, where there were no actual slavey plantations. It's a crazy state, but I spent 4 of the best years of my life there.

That sounds awesome. I want to go there. Where is Quahog? Ehehehehheheh. That was my Peter Griffin laugh.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

Hawai'i is an island. Several, in fact. If Puerto Rico joins they'll be an island state.

And let's not forget about Rhode Island. (just kidding)

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