When can the West begin colonizing again?

[LuisDantas]

Just trying to come up with positives... I'm a very optimistic person.

But I fail to see a clear proposal in there.

California is a place. It can't "go" anywhere.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

When can the West begin colonizing again?

Never. We need to learn to respect and acknowledge to autonomy and sovereignty of other nations, and not come in, take over, and tell them how it's going to be. If we want their resources, we can ask like civilized, decent folk.

 

[LuisDantas]

Sovereignity is pure fiction and an useless concept.

Nowhere is that clearer than in the political impasses of the present time, which also highlights why "colonization" is entirely senseless now. People are plenty busy enough attempting to reach some form of functional consensus on their own political goals.

 

[Stevicus]

Why have we stopped colonizing when so many of our immigrant neighbors are leaving their lands and joining us. Is this not a sign that they need us to come govern them?

...Also, can we focus for a minute on how colonization can be a positive rather than a negative, and explore that possibility? I mean for both us and them... Not like it used to be... I mean a *new* kind of colonialism, one more modern and progressive.

I think we should just conquer the entire world. That would solve a lot of problems.

We can start with Canada. That should be easy enough, as we'll send in a bunch of troops disguised as American tourists. Then we'll move into Mexico, the Caribbean states, and Central America.

We'll just keep conquering until there are no more worlds left to conquer.

After all, for everyone in the world, there's an American deep down inside them, wanting to come out.

Everyone wants to be an American, and everyone can be an American. When America controls the whole world, everyone will be an American.

After that, we'll move out into space and create the American Star Empire, and Americanize the entire galaxy. Resistance is futile.

 

[Revoltingest]

NASA did plant an American flag on the moon. Nobody lives on the moon, but in hindsight it seems a little Spanish conquistador to go to a new land and plant your flag. "I claim this land for Spain!" Technically the moon now belongs to the US, since we put stuff there first; just as the Americas technically belong to Spain. We are all Spanish colonials, and whoever lives on the moon is American.

China has claimed the Moon as a province since 377 BCE.
They even sent us a bill to clean up our trash left behind
from vacations there.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Californication of the Americas... Just imagine California coming to you, with renowned universities, and investors. Property values would rise, and the standard of life would increase if we were all united...

California isn't just an economy and universities. It's also very laid back there and people mind their own business, and they are used to getting breaks at work. In Indiana, on the other hand, people are uptight, nosy, concerned about your business (especially if it's against their religious dogma), they don't get many breaks at work (if any at all), and their street preachers are notorious for not accepting no for an answer.
It would be wonderful though if the Californian mentality and attitudes did spread though. But many, especially in the MidWest and Bible Belt, aren't interested in it. They'd rather get up in your business and tell you what morally depraved and rehensible stuff you are guilty of, start public meetings with prayer, and damn anyone who objects.

 

[Left Coast]

I mean a *new* kind of colonialism, one more modern and progressive.

That's called "statehood." Let's give full democratic rights to the colonies we already have. Then we can talk about proposals to add more.

 

[Shiranui117]

Think Indiana Jones. That's how cool it could be.

There aren't enough Nazis to make a new movie is the only... Err... problem...? with this proposal. Do we want Nazis to thwart at every turn and to get blown up by ancient artifacts?

 

[Stanyon]

can we focus for a minute on how colonization can be a positive rather than a negative, and explore that possibility? I mean for both us and them... Not like it used to be... I mean a *new* kind of colonialism, one more modern and progressive.

So instead of taking it we just convince them to give it to us, I like it! We may be able to achieve this Mindwar dream.

 

[Cooky]

There aren't enough Nazis to make a new movie is the only... Err... problem...? with this proposal. Do we want Nazis to thwart at every turn and to get blown up by ancient artifacts?

The Russians and Chinese will play the part of the NAZI'S. Problem solved.

 

[Cooky]

California isn't just an economy and universities. It's also very laid back there and people mind their own business, and they are used to getting breaks at work. In Indiana, on the other hand, people are uptight, nosy, concerned about your business (especially if it's against their religious dogma), they don't get many breaks at work (if any at all), and their street preachers are notorious for not accepting no for an answer.
It would be wonderful though if the Californian mentality and attitudes did spread though. But many, especially in the MidWest and Bible Belt, aren't interested in it. They'd rather get up in your business and tell you what morally depraved and rehensible stuff you are guilty of, start public meetings with prayer, and damn anyone who objects.

Well, all the states can have their hang-ups, as long as they abide by the law. No problem there... And we can all pick our favorite flavor.

 

[Cooky]

China has claimed the Moon as a province since 377 BCE.
They even sent us a bill to clean up our trash left behind
from vacations there.

Eh... China.

 

[Spirit of Light]

Well, all the states can have their hang-ups, as long as they abide by the law. No problem there... And we can all pick our favorite flavor.

Abide by the American law or of their own country?

 

[Cooky]

I think we should just conquer the entire world. That would solve a lot of problems.

We can start with Canada. That should be easy enough, as we'll send in a bunch of troops disguised as American tourists. Then we'll move into Mexico, the Caribbean states, and Central America.

We'll just keep conquering until there are no more worlds left to conquer.

After all, for everyone in the world, there's an American deep down inside them, wanting to come out.

Everyone wants to be an American, and everyone can be an American. When America controls the whole world, everyone will be an American.

After that, we'll move out into space and create the American Star Empire, and Americanize the entire galaxy. Resistance is futile.

This is a terrible idea. The *New* colonialism is not a hindrance but a blessing. It's peaceful, and unites in an exciting, helpful way.

 

[Cooky]

Abide by the American law or of their own country?

The laws of America are based on freedom, liberty, equality and justice for all... These will be the laws of the land.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Why have we stopped colonizing when so many of our immigrant neighbors are leaving their lands and joining us. Is this not a sign that they need us to come govern them?

...Also, can we focus for a minute on how colonization can be a positive rather than a negative, and explore that possibility? I mean for both us and them... Not like it used to be... I mean a *new* kind of colonialism, one more modern and progressive.

Maybe it's time for some leaders to relinquish their governments due to their inability to handle things themselves and become colonies to a country that can. I'm pointing my finger at Guatemala, Ecuador ,and Honduras.

 

[Cooky]

Maybe it's time for some leaders to relinquish their governments due to their inability to handle things them and become colonies.

Exactly.

I mean, they're dying to get here, the logical next step is to just go to them and ask them if they want to be a part of this big juicy apple pie themselves... Then they can stay where they are, and we can go there, to ecological wonderlands, and buy property for cheap. We'll show them how we do it.

...Seems like a win / win.

 

[Spirit of Light]

The laws of America are based on freedom, liberty, equality and justice for all... These will be the laws of the land.

Nope never going to happen. America is known for undermining the countries you already are in.
And as long America still have death penalty, they should never take over other countries with their law. ( America should stay in America)

 

[Twilight Hue]

I mean, they're dying to get here, the logical next step is to just go to them and ask them if they want to be a part of this big juicy apple pie themselves... Then they can stay where they are, and we can go there and buy property for cheap.

...Seems like a win / win.

Right and can send our own police and military to put an end to things and every person there will become a bonafide American. It's a complete bipartisan win-win and you won't need a wall anymore.

 

[Cooky]

Right and can send our own police and military to put an end to things and every person there will become a bonafide American. It's a complete bipartisan win-win and you won't need a wall anymore.

Yes.

It's a perfect solution. And one day, I can finally go on that Amazon safari, with the monkeys, that doesn't yet exist... But could!

...And I'll buy property there for super cheap. And there will be amusement parks owned by Disney.