"United States is a Democratic Republic..." Almost right, "United States is a Constitutional Republic." A Democracy is mob rule. Two wolves and one sheep trying to figure out what is for dinner. A Democracy is "whomever has the most votes wins." That is not our system. Each state is represented by "representative" who votes on behalf of a "group of voters." 10,000 voters, 1 vote. The electoral college, not popular votes, elects or selects the president. They base their vote supposedly on the popular vote. It's the illusion of choice. Welcome to fantasy land. :)
Not correcting you friend, helping you learn. You already know enough I feel to navigate in fantasy land. In fact, you may be too well read. Trifles about democracy are meaningless, you're gonna grow regardless. Keep traveling and enjoying your life.
Thank you, Jean-Baptiste. I’m working on a short piece to correct the error. I want to provide accurate information to my readers. I really appreciate your input.
The posting you wrote on Dresden is very impressive. I know how much research I did (and how much I deliberately left out of my Substack, as we have previously discussed). You did an incredible amount of research on that article. The whole story is heartbreaking and tragic. I think you are so accurate when you connect Dresden with modern Davos.
History repeats itself, but it is unbelievable how quickly people forget the past.
You are so kind. Thank you. See, I believe that evil doers, past and present have a connection. It's the same hand wearing the cloak of many colors. The evil adopts many dogmas, religions, and political positions, but it's united in the direction of travel.
As a Canadian who lived in the U.S. (in NH) for five years as a non-citizen, I found out that many Americans do not understand the immigration process. They often asked why I did not apply to become a U.S. citizen.
In short, the U.S. does not have many pathways to legal permanent residency and citizenship. There is marriage and investor class. There is no points system like in Canada. Most H1B visas do not turn into green cards. One day I will write about my immigration experience, and explain why the U.S. immigration system needs reform.
This is so true, Perry. It is not an easy process to immigrate to the US legally. However, there aren’t many other countries in the world that so many people want to immigrate to.
The legal avenues do exist to have individual cases reviewed on an individual basis under certain circumstances.
Perhaps I need to add a caveat to my comments and note that this is how the system worked when it wasn’t overwhelmed and flooded.
And there you nailed the difference between legal & illegal immigration. Illegal immigrants who swam, ran, jumped across the border don't care who's president, Congress, or representative they vote for. There's no incentive.
Understanding U.S. government dynamics is important, yes, but, living in Texas, I’m sure you’ve become immersed in guns, high school football and brisket - equally important issues.
Well, two out of three is a good guess. Y'all can't live in Texas and not own a gun (or so I'm told). Y'all really need to own a gun if you live where I live (or so I'm). I never know when I might get into a shoot-out with an angry wild boar or a deranged water moccasin. I have brisket occasionally and...
Secret between us, Bill? I don't watch football. Never have, never will. The game doesn't interest me. I know that is almost anti-American, but it's the truth. I have a granddaughter who more than makes up for my lack of interest in the sport though. So between us, the family is balanced. Now hockey... that's another story! There's a game that I can get excited about! There aren't many hockey rinks back here in the sticks of East Texas though....
It's interesting to read the process that you and your family went through for US immigratiob, Lois. Especially since our coiuntries are so close.
It was fascinating and learning experience for me helping my wife practice and study for her Canadian citizenship. I definitely learned some things that I did not know or had long forgotten re: Canadian history!
Thanks Neil. I’m glad you enjoyed it. The two countries are similar in some regards, but their governmental and political structures are very different.
Immigrating is a very challenging process. I'll be helping my wife get a green card soon so I understand the headaches you must have faced. The Kenneth C. Davis book sounds like a worthwhile investment to learn about the US!
"United States is a Democratic Republic..." Almost right, "United States is a Constitutional Republic." A Democracy is mob rule. Two wolves and one sheep trying to figure out what is for dinner. A Democracy is "whomever has the most votes wins." That is not our system. Each state is represented by "representative" who votes on behalf of a "group of voters." 10,000 voters, 1 vote. The electoral college, not popular votes, elects or selects the president. They base their vote supposedly on the popular vote. It's the illusion of choice. Welcome to fantasy land. :)
Thank you for correcting this information, Jean-Baptiste. Proof that I am still learning new information about the USA every day.
Not correcting you friend, helping you learn. You already know enough I feel to navigate in fantasy land. In fact, you may be too well read. Trifles about democracy are meaningless, you're gonna grow regardless. Keep traveling and enjoying your life.
Thank you, Jean-Baptiste. I’m working on a short piece to correct the error. I want to provide accurate information to my readers. I really appreciate your input.
The posting you wrote on Dresden is very impressive. I know how much research I did (and how much I deliberately left out of my Substack, as we have previously discussed). You did an incredible amount of research on that article. The whole story is heartbreaking and tragic. I think you are so accurate when you connect Dresden with modern Davos.
History repeats itself, but it is unbelievable how quickly people forget the past.
Blessings to you, my friend.
You are so kind. Thank you. See, I believe that evil doers, past and present have a connection. It's the same hand wearing the cloak of many colors. The evil adopts many dogmas, religions, and political positions, but it's united in the direction of travel.
As a Canadian who lived in the U.S. (in NH) for five years as a non-citizen, I found out that many Americans do not understand the immigration process. They often asked why I did not apply to become a U.S. citizen.
In short, the U.S. does not have many pathways to legal permanent residency and citizenship. There is marriage and investor class. There is no points system like in Canada. Most H1B visas do not turn into green cards. One day I will write about my immigration experience, and explain why the U.S. immigration system needs reform.
This is so true, Perry. It is not an easy process to immigrate to the US legally. However, there aren’t many other countries in the world that so many people want to immigrate to.
The legal avenues do exist to have individual cases reviewed on an individual basis under certain circumstances.
Perhaps I need to add a caveat to my comments and note that this is how the system worked when it wasn’t overwhelmed and flooded.
Yes, all true. America is still a beacon, and I have mainly good memories of my time in the U.S.
And there you nailed the difference between legal & illegal immigration. Illegal immigrants who swam, ran, jumped across the border don't care who's president, Congress, or representative they vote for. There's no incentive.
Just whoever gives out the most candy.
Understanding U.S. government dynamics is important, yes, but, living in Texas, I’m sure you’ve become immersed in guns, high school football and brisket - equally important issues.
Well, two out of three is a good guess. Y'all can't live in Texas and not own a gun (or so I'm told). Y'all really need to own a gun if you live where I live (or so I'm). I never know when I might get into a shoot-out with an angry wild boar or a deranged water moccasin. I have brisket occasionally and...
Secret between us, Bill? I don't watch football. Never have, never will. The game doesn't interest me. I know that is almost anti-American, but it's the truth. I have a granddaughter who more than makes up for my lack of interest in the sport though. So between us, the family is balanced. Now hockey... that's another story! There's a game that I can get excited about! There aren't many hockey rinks back here in the sticks of East Texas though....
It's interesting to read the process that you and your family went through for US immigratiob, Lois. Especially since our coiuntries are so close.
It was fascinating and learning experience for me helping my wife practice and study for her Canadian citizenship. I definitely learned some things that I did not know or had long forgotten re: Canadian history!
Thanks Neil. I’m glad you enjoyed it. The two countries are similar in some regards, but their governmental and political structures are very different.
Immigrating is a very challenging process. I'll be helping my wife get a green card soon so I understand the headaches you must have faced. The Kenneth C. Davis book sounds like a worthwhile investment to learn about the US!
Thank you so much for correcting me Jean-Baptiste. I’m still learning.