The Panama Canal Zone was once ours too. I think Jimmy Carter gave it back.
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The Panama Canal Zone was once ours too. I think Jimmy Carter gave it back.
I do understand that---but my point, which I seemed to fail to articulate well, was that PR had nothing to do with what precipitated the Spanish American war---they were no more than the handle on the pot--they were there but not in it.
The US also annexed Guam plus Cuba in a guasi overseer arrangement.
Baseball players?
That is no deal at all---they have zero electoral votes---so that is a non starter.Quote:
Here’s the deal and why we can’t rid ourselves of the Island — they provide scads of needy Democrat voters.
Yeah but they hate Trump down there so that fits the narrative for some folks......................otherwise none of this would even make the news or be posted here.
Sorry---but I am unable and unwilling to go there.
I deleted my posts in this thread after reviewing them again. Dave’s criticisms have shamed me.
Wow---I'm not sure of what to say :dunno:
Added in edit: I had no intent of shaming you--if I caused that I apologize. I simply do not hold the same view on this issue and you have as much right to your view as me to mine.
It's difficult beating a dead horse over and over.............no minds will be changed.