you hit the nail on the old head

Agreed. I think we would benefit from a little "Carib-Hispanic" unity while retaining our individuality.

So, you liked my idea of El Cibao separating, huh? You didn't have to say anything, I read you loud and clear.

Could beciome like Europe and have joint parliment. http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/public/default_en.htm?redirection
Alos joint universities, education system, social security protection.
Shorter working week, longer holidays, social development programs.
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social development programs are what you have lacked your whole life you are a boil on the ass of society and a ring on the toilet bowl of life If anyone ever deserved to be exiled to the home for elderly morons it would be you sir and yes they have free beer

I personally am in favor of both Carib-Hispanic and especially Pan-Caribbean sentiments and scholarship. Like I said both go on to some extent, and the latter especially as far as English-language writing goes.

I also like abc's idea of some joint universities. Many many bright minds are in the region (for just one example check how many noted novelists come out of the Caribbean and Caribbean diasporas). It would be great to have one or two strong regional universities alongside each nation's own universities, because so many bright people end up going abroad for higher ed (grad level). Such schools could also help further regional commercial integration.

As for Cibao separation well I think two states on one island is just fine, no need for a whole 'nother squadron of deputies and senators

I have the name already. The Unitted States of Misfits!

This from a turd that comes from a country that invades to stay natural resources,
he has the nerve to call others misfits...

Oh we do have a problem don't we!
It must be all that Vodka when you could not afford good whiskey and tried to copy the great one who attempt to blow up a battleship in Liverpool and instead became a recluse where he could savour the dastardly deeds of the Spaniards on native peoples.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eOIU9ekSMk&feature=fvw
http://www.thebards.net/music/lyrics/Whiskey_In_The_Jar.shtml
Highwaymen such as yourself who deny the planet a future get betrayed sooner or later.
A university of the Carrib area would save nations much money and free students from the intelectual tyranny of the US.
http://oldarchive.godspy.com/culture/tyranny_of_choice.cfm.html
Fred or whatever his name is - is being so stupid again.
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I don't know how most of our islanders would feel living in a state with a combined population of 60 million. Even though, it would increase business opportunities, it would also result in much more bureaucracy, poverty, crime, corruption and social disparity. It may seem culturally feasible, but it may end up in a complete economical and political chaos, by knowing how close-minded, greedy and territorial our politians are.
Panama and some Colombian northern cities also share common cutural background with spanish caribbean nations.

Caribbean Philosophical Association (CPA)


The Caribbean Philosophical Association was founded on June 14, 2002 at the Center for Caribbean Thought at the University of the West Indies at Mona, Jamaica. The founding members were George Belle, B. Anthony Bogues, Patrick Goodin, Lewis Gordon, Clevis Headley, Paget Henry, Nelson Maldonado-Torres, Charles Mills, and Supriya Nair. The first international conference was held May 19–22, 2004 at the Accra Hotel in Christ Church, Barbados, West Indies.

The Caribbean Philosophical Association is an organization of scholars and lay-intellectuals dedicated to the study and generation of ideas with a particular emphasis of encouraging South-South dialogue. Although the focus is on engaging philosophy that emerges in the Caribbean, membership is not limited exclusively to scholars with degrees in philosophy, and any region and historic moment is open to the exchange of ideas. In similar kind, membership in the organization is not limited to professional scholars. Any one with an interest in engaging ideas and playing a role in the development of new ideas can become a member. Finally, the Caribbean Philosophical Association is also dedicated to assisting with the development of institutions that would preserve thought in the Caribbean and facilitate the creation of new ideas........THIS IS CARICOM BS