Kavanaugh sides with liberals on Planned Parenthood.

[BridgeConsoleMasher]

I could be wrong, but as far as I've learned about indigenous relations with the state, adopting an American Indian on it seems a bit complicated.

When you speak of Indian reservations across the US, they are territories of distinct nations. Not to say that it's not an admiral gesture or anything, but I think there's always been a distinction between United States territory and territory inhabited by a given tribe.

It's like if after the Vietnam War we decided to put Ho Chi Minh on a note or something.

Technically, they have dual citizenship and many Native Americans have served with distinction in the armed forces. We also have our first Native American Congressman (who is also lesbian) this election and the highest office any have held.

Notably, the Cherokee (the subject of Jackson's Trail of Tears) tried to assimilate and become members of the United States but were rejected because of racism and greed.

For sure. That does clarify things a bit. I knew about dual citizenship and what not, just that replacing Jackson specifically seemed kinda token as far as historic figures and the lasting distinction between territories.

[Darth Wedgius]

For anyone interested, there are dollar coins circulating with Native American themes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dollar_co ... can_series

Not circulating particularly well, as is often the case with our dollar coins, but they're there.

[LittleRaven]

Dollar coins just came out too late. Every year we do less and less with cash...which comes with it's own problems and benefits, but either way...who the hell wants to carry a bunch of dollar coins?

[Admiral X]

Hell, I just wanted the historical irony of it.

[TGLS]

Dollar coins just came out too late. Every year we do less and less with cash...which comes with it's own problems and benefits, but either way...who the hell wants to carry a bunch of dollar coins?

Canadians? Apparently coins are cheaper on the mint too...

[BridgeConsoleMasher]

I forgot about the Sacagawea coin. Symbolism seems fitting. I still can't see it working with anyone more contemporary.

[Darth Wedgius]

I may contact the Franklin Mint and see about a line of commemorative bitcoin. When you spend these you can imagine the face of someone you honor...

[CharlesPhipps]

Mind you, the Natives are annoyed with a certain politician who has long opposed tribal sovereignty. The President argued strongly against tribal rights to casinos and other privileges. He also wants to be able to seize land for public works projects, arguing Natives should get no special privileges.

I wonder how Kavanaugh will vote when that case gets to him.

[BridgeConsoleMasher]

Mind you, the Natives are annoyed with a certain politician who has long opposed tribal sovereignty. The President argued strongly against tribal rights to casinos and other privileges. He also wants to be able to seize land for public works projects, arguing Natives should get no special privileges.

I wonder how Kavanaugh will vote when that case gets to him.

That'll never fly at the UN. Though I believe the US is one of the only states to have not signed the accord that set forth standards or provisions for indigenous affairs.

[LittleRaven]

The President argued strongly against tribal rights to casinos and other privileges. He also wants to be able to seize land for public works projects, arguing Natives should get no special privileges.

Michael Cohen just got 3 years and his party got annihilated in the mid-terms.

The President has bigger problems.