Wait what is your definition of sovereign nation? And I don’t think you understand what independence is. Entering into treaties…
But maybe you did mean (1) "Completely independent" and (2) "authority over its borders" as two separate things. In that…
I'll presume that you meant to write: "Completely independent authority over its borders." OK, by that definition, is the USA…
Completely independent and authority over its borders. That sounds about right. Not wrapped in tin foil.
What exactly do you think that the word "sovereign" means? Maybe we're getting to the root of the problem here.
If it can’t guarantee its own safety it is not much of a sovereign nation is it?
Your comment about Ukraine is nonsensical. What makes you think that Ukraine can "guarantee" its own safety? It's clear that…
That was because of the aberration that is Trump. If Kamala had won, Zelensky would be doing just fine.
Remind me how the U.S. prevented Ukrainian famine in the early 1930s. The U.S. ignored its own laws to help…
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Larry Gilbert is back.
Posted on July 30, 2024 | 13 CommentsAn Orange Juice blog legend returns. -
![Norby at the Orangethorpe-Harbor Starbucks. His eye is looking better, but he still sees occasional light flashes. “Permanent War is not a viable way of life, whether abroad or at […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/norby-at-starbux-115x115.jpg "The Exoneration of Chris Norby.")
The Exoneration of Chris Norby.
Posted on May 16, 2014 | 28 CommentsNorby at the Orangethorpe-Harbor Starbucks. His eye is looking better, but he still sees occasional light flashes. “Permanent War is not a viable way of life, whether abroad or at […] -
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We Kick Ass, We Take Names — The Orange Juice Runneth Over!
Posted on August 12, 2012 | 24 Comments. (by Vern Nelson, editor, and Greg Diamond, associate editor.) July 2012 was the best month that Orange Juice Blog has had since the 2010 election (and its purchase by Vern […] -
![. . . The year 2011 was an exhilarating one of rebellions, both successful and ongoing, against oppression and corruption. Across the Middle East we saw, and are continuing to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/oj-2011-115x115.jpg "Our biggest stories of 2011, Craigslisted and otherwise.")
Our biggest stories of 2011, Craigslisted and otherwise.
Posted on January 2, 2012 | 9 Comments. . . The year 2011 was an exhilarating one of rebellions, both successful and ongoing, against oppression and corruption. Across the Middle East we saw, and are continuing to […] -
![While I shall continue to lobby until every redevelopment agency in CA, that engages in “private to private” takings is abolished, the least I can do is try to save […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ca-rda-115x115.jpg "Resolution text for RDAs to comply with the new CA laws")
Resolution text for RDAs to comply with the new CA laws
Posted on July 12, 2011 | No CommentsWhile I shall continue to lobby until every redevelopment agency in CA, that engages in “private to private” takings is abolished, the least I can do is try to save […] -
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Is Big Brother monitoring you?
Posted on July 11, 2011 | 17 Comments. . . Smart Meters. If you peel the onion back on this latest technology being pushed by public utilities, such as PG&E, SD G&E and SC Edison, take note […] -
![. . . . “No internet!?!” Ted Balakar, a colleague from a Limited Government Coalition, has left Reason Foundation and started a company called Korchula Productions. While at Reason Ted […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/No-Internet-115x115.jpg "Would you give up the Internet for 1 million dollars?")
Would you give up the Internet for 1 million dollars?
Posted on July 10, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . . “No internet!?!” Ted Balakar, a colleague from a Limited Government Coalition, has left Reason Foundation and started a company called Korchula Productions. While at Reason Ted […] -
![. . . . . As we remember and pay honor to all those who fought to make this a free nation I read that Arleen Ocasio, Director of the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/cemetery-115x115.jpg "The words “God” and “Jesus Christ” banned in Sam Houston National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony")
The words “God” and “Jesus Christ” banned in Sam Houston National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony
Posted on July 4, 2011 | 66 Comments. . . . . As we remember and pay honor to all those who fought to make this a free nation I read that Arleen Ocasio, Director of the […] -
![. . . Fresh from a grueling week at the Capital Assemblyman Chris Norby stopped at Hardin Honda east of the 57 freeway in Anaheim this afternoon. The purpose of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/hardin-honda.bmp "Assemblyman Chris Norby provides tax update at Hardin Honda")
Assemblyman Chris Norby provides tax update at Hardin Honda
Posted on July 1, 2011 | 11 Comments. . . Fresh from a grueling week at the Capital Assemblyman Chris Norby stopped at Hardin Honda east of the 57 freeway in Anaheim this afternoon. The purpose of […] -
![Yes, the one percent temporary tax has ended. So for those shopping in Orange County, who were paying 8.75%, we will see that rate drop a full percentage point to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tax-cuts-115x115.jpg "Thank you Gov Brown & GOP. OC sales tax declines 11.5% July 1st")
Thank you Gov Brown & GOP. OC sales tax declines 11.5% July 1st
Posted on June 30, 2011 | 26 CommentsYes, the one percent temporary tax has ended. So for those shopping in Orange County, who were paying 8.75%, we will see that rate drop a full percentage point to […] -
![News Release from Attorney General Kamala D. Harris June 29, 2011 For Immediate Release Contact: (415) 703-5837 Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Statement on Loss of California Law Enforcement […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/layoffs-115x103.jpg "AG Kamala Harris statement on loss of our law enforcement capabilities")
AG Kamala Harris statement on loss of our law enforcement capabilities
Posted on June 29, 2011 | 6 CommentsNews Release from Attorney General Kamala D. Harris June 29, 2011 For Immediate Release Contact: (415) 703-5837 Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Statement on Loss of California Law Enforcement […] -
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6th US Circuit rules in favor of Obamacare
Posted on June 29, 2011 | 22 Comments. . . . . Round one. After 30 challenges to Obamacare 3 members of the 6th U.S. Circuit Federal appeals court in Cincinnati, by a split vote, just voted […] -
![Watch your calendars. Earlier today I was reminded of SB 183, a 2010 Bill that came in under the radar. Senate Bill (SB183) mandates that existing single family homes must contain […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/carbon-monoxide-detector-115x115.jpg "Mandatory carbon monoxide detectors")
Mandatory carbon monoxide detectors
Posted on June 28, 2011 | 5 CommentsWatch your calendars. Earlier today I was reminded of SB 183, a 2010 Bill that came in under the radar. Senate Bill (SB183) mandates that existing single family homes must contain […] -
![. . . Michael Lee Madsen, Sr. has just submitted an Initiative to the Attorney General with a request that it appears on the November 2012 Ballot.The office of the AG […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/pension-115x115.jpg "Public Pensions. Invest in CA Constitutional Amendment")
Public Pensions. Invest in CA Constitutional Amendment
Posted on June 27, 2011 | 26 Comments. . . Michael Lee Madsen, Sr. has just submitted an Initiative to the Attorney General with a request that it appears on the November 2012 Ballot.The office of the AG […]
My definition is ... irrelevant to this discussion, counselor. (I'd look up case law if I needed one.) You're the…