The Insular Empire: America in the Mariana Islands

That is the $64,000 question - I couldn't agre...

2010-05-06T18:54:45.084-07:00

That is the $64,000 question - I couldn't agree with you more! Univ of Guam is supposed to be bringing me out to screen the film there, but so far they haven't given me a date. Best I've been able to get from them is possibly mid-June. I'll post something as soon as I know more...

Whenever I read about these screenings, I become i...

2010-05-06T17:03:00.269-07:00

Whenever I read about these screenings, I become immediately envious that we haven't been able to do the same thing here on Guam, where the film may be most meaningful. When will you be on island next? Summer is around the corner. ;o)

Yes! I will be there, with bells (or possibly a Ca...

2010-04-16T11:07:29.474-07:00

Yes! I will be there, with bells (or possibly a Carolinian necklace) on. I hope to see you there!
- Vanessa

Yay! Will try to make it. Will Vanessa be in atten...

2010-04-16T11:03:16.250-07:00

Yay! Will try to make it. Will Vanessa be in attendance, I hope?

Vanessa, thank you for this introduction of me..an...

2010-04-08T18:24:16.703-07:00

Vanessa, thank you for this introduction of me..and the red hat! I'm happy to see the red hat looking good on me!!:) As Satoko-san said, thank you for such a interesting opportunity. I've been enjoying working with you.

Satoko-san, thank you for introducing me to her!!

Bravo Shoko! Thank you Vanessa for providing this...

2010-04-08T15:55:40.424-07:00

Bravo Shoko! Thank you Vanessa for providing this opportunity for her.

Satoko

Congratulations! I remember witnessing the exchang...

2010-04-06T21:25:03.190-07:00

Congratulations! I remember witnessing the exchange thru emails just a short while back. What a team you folks have created! On to Japan screenings, eh?

I agree about the larger picture, Vanessa. Since t...

2010-03-09T23:17:15.763-08:00

I agree about the larger picture, Vanessa. Since the Jean connection, I have been exposed to the other side of this coin, and the perspective, discussions & actions taking place in these communities. I am a bit overwhelmed, but determined to get a handle on this to better understand the hydra with which we contend! Thanks for more connections!

Would you mind if I shared this on my blog?

2010-02-12T19:54:57.818-08:00

Would you mind if I shared this on my blog?

Actually, that's not true. The Organic Act of ...

2010-02-03T10:07:33.457-08:00

Actually, that's not true. The Organic Act of Guam clearly states that Guam does not have the right to become a state -- it is organized but *unincorporated*, unlike the former territories of the Dakotas etc. Furthermore, the Organic Act of Guam was not written by the people of Guam, but rather by the Department of the Interior (located 9,000 miles away), with no input from the local people. Watch The Insular Empire and you'll learn more fun history facts like these! (And next time, please include your name... I don't usually allow anonymous postings.)

Guam is not an American colony any more than the T...

2010-02-02T19:49:29.210-08:00

Guam is not an American colony any more than the TERRITORY of Washington, the Dakotas, Arizona, or any of the western states were "colonies."

I recently came across your blog and have been rea...

2010-02-02T00:21:55.657-08:00

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Alena

http://grantsforeducation.info

Woo.. Hoo.. Can't wait for it to air in out si...

2010-01-28T10:59:18.205-08:00

Woo.. Hoo.. Can't wait for it to air in out side of the world too. I want the DVD too..

Very nice site and informative http://www.streama...

2010-01-27T00:46:42.823-08:00

Very nice site and informative

http://www.streamate247.com

I'd like to think that this is the beggining, ...

2010-01-23T14:16:16.404-08:00

I'd like to think that this is the beggining, of the end of colonization on Guam.

I can't stop laughing. Thank you. Things hav...

2010-01-21T15:39:11.962-08:00

I can't stop laughing. Thank you. Things have been so serious around here. I need that laugh so bad.

Good to hear!

2010-01-13T18:26:56.430-08:00

Good to hear!

Technically, a person born on Guam CAN become pres...

2010-01-08T14:30:12.892-08:00

Technically, a person born on Guam CAN become president of the US. There are only three requirements to be the US president

1) at least 35 years old

2) a Natural Born Citizen of the US (more on this below)

3) lived the past 14 years in the "United States"

re point #2) -- Barry Goldwater ran for president in the 1964 elections even though he was born in the Territory of Arizona prior to statehood. Some people asked whether that violated the natural born provision, but the courts decided that it did not.

Also John McCain was born in the Panama Canal Zone to US citizen parents. Of course the Canal Zone never became a state. There was a specific Congressional inquiry to determine if he was eligible as a natural born citizen, and they decided it was so.

Finally, there is some semi-serious talk about Luis Fortuno, the current governor of Puerto Rico, running for president in 2012. His situation is most like the one you describe: born to US citizen parents in the territory of Puerto Rico. The analysis so far has been that he may be eligible, but that if he had lived in the 50 states for the past 14 years that he would definitely be eligible. Many analysts believe that even that residency requirement of 14 years in the United States may be included in residence in the terriories.

Yeah! I can't wait to watch it on PBS. It'...

2010-01-06T20:07:01.116-08:00

Yeah! I can't wait to watch it on PBS. It's so exciting!

I have to add that my good buddy, rockin' musi...

2010-01-03T14:27:49.603-08:00

I have to add that my good buddy, rockin' musician and Saipan "fixer" Gus Kaipat, just told me how to say Happy New Year in Refalawasch: "AMMESEIGHIL RAAGH FFE." As for how to pronounce that? Well, you'll just have to ask Gus. :)

thanks for sharing this blog with us. it's gr...

2010-01-02T20:02:17.097-08:00

thanks for sharing this blog with us. it's great.

Thanks! I had a GREAT time there last spring. Now ...

2009-12-02T10:13:22.614-08:00

Thanks! I had a GREAT time there last spring. Now that the film is finally done, let us know if you'd like to organize a screening of the finished product. :)

Thank you for visiting my blog and linking it; doi...

2009-12-01T19:33:52.701-08:00

Thank you for visiting my blog and linking it; doing so has made me aware of yours and all the great content you have. Guam is so special; and I'm grateful that there are people out there (like you) putting forth projects to raise consciousness. I'm looking forward to your next post. I'm also eager to see and share your film.

- Desiree

We have a few college students online from college...

2009-11-27T02:19:50.823-08:00

We have a few college students online from college of California State University Hayward and we love your blog postings,
so well add your rss or news feed for them, Thanks and please post us and leave a comment back and well link to you. Thanks Jen ,Blog Manager,
California State University Long Beach.htm

Can't wait!!!!

2009-11-08T15:03:27.049-08:00

Can't wait!!!!