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Re:Why Not Mars by jcranmer on Monday January 02, 2023 @10:56AM (#34219263)

> But, if Puerto Rico wanted to become an independent nation, do you imagine the USA would let it without trying to quash the "rebellion" with both economic and military might?

The US did it for the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands in recent-ish years, why wouldn't they do it for Puerto Rico if they wanted to?

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Re:Why Not Mars by nine_k on Monday January 02, 2023 @05:05PM (#34224316)

I can't easily find any mentions of the US using military force to compel Palau to submit. It's independent since 1946 or so, and has a comprehensive treaty with the US. Can you please give some keywords or dates of the enforcement actions you allege to?

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Re:Why Not Mars by dragonwriter on Monday January 02, 2023 @05:10PM (#34224377)

GP gave Palau, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands as examples of territories the US allowed to become independent without trying to crush them economically or militarily, so your question seems... misplaced.

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Re:Why Not Mars by nine_k on Monday January 02, 2023 @05:43PM (#34224738)

Sorry; I misunderstood the example.

My point is that letting a dependent territory go on good terms is a known practice, so thanks for the examples.

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