Prolly NOT!
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I first saw this suggested in a FARK! headline a couple of days ago, but I didn't have time to follow up on it. Now I do, and I don't know which is worse; the fact that some people have used the President's support for the "...United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People" to cram one last conspiracy theory cum Obama-slam into 2010, or the fact that this sort of insanity appears to have become the right's primary basis of attack on the President.
The Salon War Room says, "Congratulations, 2010, for fitting in one more completely insane made-up right-wing scandal: Barack Obama is going to give Manhattan back to the Indians! Also the U.N. will help, because grrrr, the U.N.!"
The headline at WorldNetDaily is, ""
Obama to give Manhattan back to Native Americans? President believes nation can spare some sovereignty"
In a blog calling itself The Patriot Update, an article linking to the WorldNetDaily article says, "President Obama is voicing support for a U.N. resolution that could accomplish something as radical as relinquishing some U.S. sovereignty..."
First, however, on December 23, came Bryan Fischer of the American Family Association, in his blog, Rightly Concerned, wherein he said, "President Obama wants to give the entire land mass of the United States of America back to the Indians. He wants Indian tribes to be our new overlords." It doesn't read as if he's speaking in hyperbole. He wants you to believe it.
This, folks, is the state of Right-wingnut thinking today. And we see nonsense like this repeated daily here on Gather. We've had the birther nonsense, the foolishness about the President being a Muslim (as if it somehow would disqualify him), the "bowing" stupidity, the... well you get the picture; and now this. Is it any wonder that their logic trains get lost leaving the station on REAL issues like health care, end-of-life discussions and banking regulations?
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Besides, even if it were legit (which it isn't), HOW would Obama go about doing this? Last I checked, Manhattan had a sizeable population. Would he send in the Marines to evacuate all the non-Native Americans? Have them tear down the buildings the Algonquins or Iroquois didn't like?
It's not like he's Lord Voldemort and could wave a magic wand and make everybody disappear! Sheesh!
Seriously, this kind of thing gives white folks the "heebie-jeebies." Forget Manhattan, That's been ruined beyond redemption. Let's start with the Black Hills in South Dakota, and Devil's Tower.
Any kind of acknowledgment that other people might a claims to the land sends them into apoplectic shock. It's funny really.
No, no.... Haven't you seen the series, "Life without People"? 100 years, tops - Manhattan would be completely restored.
They're gonna have a cow!
THAT sounds like a really cool store, George! (and BWAHAHAHAHA!)
But, it wouldn't be a "White, Male, Christian" government!
Have you read those links, and some of the comments associated with them? Those are not "kid pranks". Those are people of questionable sanity/perception who form a substantial segment of the American population (and therefor the vote). They will be exploited by some of the less reputable politicians in your country... and yes, I would say that the result is potentially a "big deal". To ignore that they exist and that can cause significant damage to your political system would be somewhat irresponsible.
No wonder BO got elected. People will fall for anything now days.
And, Colonel George...?
THERE is that bi-partisan / work together to clean up this mess attitude we love so much. I noticed you tried to make this about Obama. I think we all noticed it. I, personally, am done with folks who, when confronted with their party's idiocy, switch topics and go on the attack mode to change the topic of conversation.
Nice Try. Didn't work.
"This, folks, is the state of Right-wingnut thinking today. And we see nonsense like this repeated daily here on Gather. We've had the birther nonsense, the foolishness about the President being a Muslim (as if it somehow would disqualify him), the "bowing" stupidity, the... well you get the picture; and now this. Is it any wonder that their logic trains get lost leaving the station on REAL issues like health care, end-of-life discussions and banking regulations?"
again.
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The Surreal Circus.
I have a sister in Georgia right now. The Atlanta area is terrible example of urban sprawl- though I have to admit that Richmond VA where I live is another. Mass transit is not very popular in the South. Love affair with the gasoline engine, as seen in NASCAR.
:O\
Considering that the people who sold Manahatta were NOT the people who lived in the southern area of the island, it's all moot anyway.
You don't have the brains or the balls to come get it.
My only point was that if you want to kill the rabbit in my pic you'll have to come in my back yard to get it. And the sign says any long haired freaky people, and tree hugging liberals, will be shot on sight. Click, Click BOOM!
For your sake I hope there is a God and that you see your ancestors in the next life. I mean that with all sincerity.
Forget about the original premise of the promise. Forget about the reason 40 acres and a mule were promised. Forget about the sweat equity.
dang guvmint
Evidently, yes.
Michele, you owe the National Enquirer an apology.