Lakota Declare Independence! - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

Partymember · 12-20-2007, 05:39 PM

This is absolutely the most interesting story i've heard all year. The Lakota People have unanimously declared their independence from the United States. They are apparently going to be a completely sovreign nation now, issuing their own drivers licenses and passports. I wonder if they'll print money or coin gold? That would be incredible, to be able to go out to Indian Country and buy brand new gold coins... this is just incredible. If it goes down it could pave the way for other secessionist groups as well, like the Vermont Secessionists and the Free State Wyoming group.

freaking radical!

http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline...-withdraw.html

haven't seen it yet on the mass media...i guess the White House must be furious.

Cassini90125 · 12-20-2007, 05:45 PM

I read about another group that tried to succeed from the Union once. I think they called themselves the "Confederacy". Didn't work too well for them.

Partymember · 12-20-2007, 05:56 PM

yeah, well, better luck next time, eh?

Ridureyu · 12-20-2007, 06:18 PM

I don't know if this will work, but it likely won't result in Civil War. I doubt that most Americans want to go back to the "killin' injuns" days, although i ALSO doubt that the government will be happy with losing land.

Still, interesting - wouldn't they at least have to pay money for the land they're seceding with?

Partymember · 12-20-2007, 06:33 PM

i guess they're seceeding onto Reservation lands, although nullifying treaties would automatically turn that land back over to the Federal government, IMo, so i've got NO idea what they're doing.

I really hope this doesn't go Indian vs. White. I'd hate to have to pick sides.

ETA my bet is peaceful secession with resentment by the Fed Gov...if they buddy up with Mexico we could have an even bigger Immigration mess than we do now. And i really have to wonder what type of government they'd impliment, the "no taxes" bit sounds hardcore Libertarian/Anarchist (true to traditional American Indian government) but if the Casino fat cats are leading things (and i'm gonna bet they are) then its totally up in the air.

Medikor · 12-21-2007, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Partymember

I really hope this doesn't go Indian vs. White. I'd hate to have to pick sides.

Native Canadians have made some big protests and fought for land, hunting, and traditional rights. Plus Quebec is always fighting to separate from Canada and become its own country. Canada may look happy on the outside, but we have a lot of infighting too.
I don't think the Lakota would be able to suceed in the truest sense of the word. They could end up being a sovereign territory but still a part of the U.S. government.

12-20-2007, 05:39 PM	#1
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	Lakota Declare Independence! This is absolutely the most interesting story i've heard all year. The Lakota People have unanimously declared their independence from the United States. They are apparently going to be a completely sovreign nation now, issuing their own drivers licenses and passports. I wonder if they'll print money or coin gold? That would be incredible, to be able to go out to Indian Country and buy brand new gold coins... this is just incredible. If it goes down it could pave the way for other secessionist groups as well, like the Vermont Secessionists and the Free State Wyoming group. freaking radical! http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline...-withdraw.html haven't seen it yet on the mass media...i guess the White House must be furious. __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?

12-20-2007, 05:45 PM	#2
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,668	I read about another group that tried to succeed from the Union once. I think they called themselves the "Confederacy". Didn't work too well for them. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

12-20-2007, 05:56 PM	#3
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	yeah, well, better luck next time, eh? __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?

12-20-2007, 06:18 PM	#4
Ridureyu Permanent Resident Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 428	I don't know if this will work, but it likely won't result in Civil War. I doubt that most Americans want to go back to the "killin' injuns" days, although i ALSO doubt that the government will be happy with losing land. Still, interesting - wouldn't they at least have to pay money for the land they're seceding with? __________________ Last edited by Ridureyu; 12-20-2007 at 06:20 PM.

12-20-2007, 06:33 PM	#5
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	i guess they're seceeding onto Reservation lands, although nullifying treaties would automatically turn that land back over to the Federal government, IMo, so i've got NO idea what they're doing. I really hope this doesn't go Indian vs. White. I'd hate to have to pick sides. ETA my bet is peaceful secession with resentment by the Fed Gov...if they buddy up with Mexico we could have an even bigger Immigration mess than we do now. And i really have to wonder what type of government they'd impliment, the "no taxes" bit sounds hardcore Libertarian/Anarchist (true to traditional American Indian government) but if the Casino fat cats are leading things (and i'm gonna bet they are) then its totally up in the air. __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch? Last edited by Partymember; 12-20-2007 at 06:36 PM.