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ORIGINAL: DarkSteven

The Giffords shooting has caused a lot of soul searching, and a lot of hysteria.  My take:

7. Maybe I'm out of line here, but I'm pissed off that the Congresspeople and Senators are starting to introduce legislation aimed at protecting themselves from attacks like this.  What about the rest of us who also have to worry about random violence?  If they want to introduce legislation to make themselves safer, I want it to apply to me as well.

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1.01 State sovereignty and jurisdiction.

The sovereignty and jurisdiction of this state extend to all places within the boundaries (unless your name is United States that means OVER YOU lol) declared in article II of the constitution, subject only to such rights of jurisdiction as have been or shall be acquired by the United States over any places therein; and the governor, and all subordinate officers of the state, shall maintain and defend its sovereignty and jurisdiction.

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1.09 Seat of government. Be it enacted by the council and house of representatives of the territory of Wisconsin, that the seat of government of the territory of Wisconsin, be and the same is located and established at the town of Madison

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ORIGINAL: Real0ne

ok...

there is no difference between a sovereign and a king, they are one and the same.   The states have been set up as kings, not only in reference to the other states but OVER you as well!

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ORIGINAL: jlf1961

Trying to explain facts to realone is like trying to tell a rattlesnake not to strike. It does not work.

His warped perception of the world has been proven time and again, and your best bet is to put him on ignore and leave it alone. Comment only on responses to his lunatic ravings and rampant ignorance.

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ORIGINAL: Politesub53

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ORIGINAL: Real0ne

ok...

there is no difference between a sovereign and a king, they are one and the same.   The states have been set up as kings, not only in reference to the other states but OVER you as well!

The definition of "Sovereing State" has had different meaning at different times, and to different people. Few would equate the term in its modern usage to the word "King". Indeed not every US State calls itself a  "State" some user other terms. Either way I dont see "Statehood" equating to "King" since the State is "We the people"

You could be correct in the notion that the State protects itself as a whole instead of the individual, but what is the point of having states if not for unity

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ORIGINAL: jlf1961

Trying to explain facts to realone is like trying to tell a rattlesnake not to strike. It does not work.

His warped perception of the world has been proven time and again, and your best bet is to put him on ignore and leave it alone. Comment only on responses to his lunatic ravings and rampant ignorance.

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ORIGINAL: Politesub53

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ORIGINAL: Real0ne

ok...

there is no difference between a sovereign and a king, they are one and the same.   The states have been set up as kings, not only in reference to the other states but OVER you as well!

The definition of "Sovereing State" has had different meaning at different times, and to different people. Few would equate the term in its modern usage to the word "King". Indeed not every US State calls itself a  "State" some user other terms. Either way I dont see "Statehood" equating to "King" since the State is "We the people"

You could be correct in the notion that the State protects itself as a whole instead of the individual, but what is the point of having states if not for unity

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sov·er·eign  (svr-n, svrn) n.
1. One that exercises supreme, permanent authority, especially in a nation or other governmental unit, as:
a. A king, queen, or other noble person who serves as chief of state; a ruler or monarch.
b. A national governing council or committee.
2. A nation that governs territory outside its borders.
3. A gold coin formerly used in Great Britain.
adj.


1. Self-governing; independent: a sovereign state.
2. Having supreme rank or power: a sovereign prince.
3. Paramount; supreme: Her sovereign virtue is compassion.

4.
a. Of superlative strength or efficacy: a sovereign remedy.
b. Unmitigated: sovereign contempt.
[Middle English soverain, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *supernus, from Latin super, above; see uper in Indo-European roots.]
sover·eign·ly adv.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition


sovereign [ˈsɒvrɪn] n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a person exercising supreme authority, esp a monarch
2. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) a former British gold coin worth one pound sterling

adj
1. supreme in rank or authority a sovereign lord
2. excellent or outstanding a sovereign remedy
3. of, relating to, or characteristic of a sovereign
4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) independent of outside authority a sovereign state
[from Old French soverain, from Vulgar Latin superānus (unattested), from Latin super above; also influenced by reign]
sovereignly  adv

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Noun   
1. sovereign - a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right crowned head, monarch
Capetian - a member of the Capetian dynasty
Carlovingian, Carolingian - a member of the Carolingian dynasty
czar, tsar, tzar - a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
emperor - the male ruler of an empire
chief of state, head of state - the chief public representative of a country who may also be the head of government king, male monarch, Rex - a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom Merovingian - a member of the Merovingian dynasty ruler, swayer - a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"
Shah, Shah of Iran - title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran Adj.   

1.sovereign - (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces; "an autonomous judiciary"; "a sovereign state" autonomous, self-governing, independent free - able to act at will; not hampered; not under compulsion or restraint; "free enterprise"; "a free port"; "a free country"; "I have an hour free"; "free will"; "free of racism"; "feel free to stay as long as you wish"; "a free choice"
  
2.sovereign - greatest in status or authority or power; "a supreme tribunal" supreme dominant - exercising influence or control; "television plays a dominant role in molding public opinion"; "the dominant partner in the marriage"
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sovereign
adjective
1. independent, autonomous, self-governing, free, non-aligned, self-determining The Russian Federation declared itself to be a sovereign republic.

2. supreme, ruling, absolute, chief, royal, principal, dominant, imperial, unlimited, paramount, regal, predominant, monarchal, kingly or queenly No contract can absolutely restrain a sovereign power.

3. excellent, valuable, efficient, helpful, reliable, worthwhile, unfailing, efficacious, effectual wild garlic, a sovereign remedy in any healer's chest

noun
monarch, ruler, king or queen, chief, shah, potentate, supreme ruler, emperor or empress, prince or princess, tsar or tsarina the first British sovereign to set foot on Spanish soil

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sovereign [ˈsɒvrɪn]
adj
(= autonomous) [state, country] → souverain(e)
(= supreme) [power, ruler] → souverain(e)
n (= monarch) → souverain(e) m/f
(formerly) (= gold coin) → souverain m
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

sovereign
n (= monarch) → Souverän m, → Herrscher(in) m(f); (Brit, old: = coin) → 20-Shilling-Münze f
adj(= supreme) → höchste(r, s), oberste(r, s); state, power → souverän; contempt → tiefste(r, s), äußerste(r, s); the sovereign power of the Pope → die Oberhoheit des Papstes; our sovereign Lord the King (old) → unser gnädiger Herr, der König

a sovereign remedy (lit, fig) → ein Allheilmittel nt → (for gegen)
(Fin) sovereign debt → Staatsschulden pl; sovereign lending → staatliche Kreditaufnahme
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

sovereign [ˈsɒvrɪn]
1. adj (gen) → sovrano/a
with sovereign contempt (fig) → con sommo disprezzo a sovereign remedy (old) → un rimedio infallibile 2. n (monarch) → sovrano/a; (coin) → sovrana
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

sovereign
n sovereign [ˈsovrin]
a king or queen. koning, koningin adj
(of a country) self-governing a sovereign state.


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sov·er·eign
   /ˈsɒvrɪn, ˈsɒvərɪn, ˈsʌv-/ Show Spelled[sov-rin, sov-er-in, suhv-] Show IPA
–noun
1.
a monarch; a king, queen, or other supreme ruler.
2.
a person who has sovereign power or authority.
3.
a group or body of persons or a state having sovereign authority.
4.
a gold coin of the United Kingdom, equal to one pound sterling: went out of circulation after 1914.
–adjective
5.
belonging to or characteristic of a sovereign or sovereignty; royal.
6.
having supreme rank, power, or authority.
7.
supreme; preeminent; indisputable: a sovereign right.
8.
greatest in degree; utmost or extreme.
9.
being above all others in character, importance, excellence, etc.
10.
efficacious; potent: a sovereign remedy.
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Origin:
1250–1300;  ME soverain  (alter. by influence of reign) < OF soverain  < VL *superānus,  equiv. to L super- super-  + -ānus -an

—Related forms
sov·er·eign·ly, adverb
non·sov·er·eign, noun, adjective
non·sov·er·eign·ly, adverb
qua·si-sov·er·eign, adjective
sub·sov·er·eign, noun, adjective
su·per·sov·er·eign, adjective, noun
un·der·sov·er·eign, noun
un·sov·er·eign, adjective

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sovereign — n
1.     a person exercising supreme authority, esp a monarch
2.     a former British gold coin worth one pound sterling

— adj
3.     supreme in rank or authority: a sovereign lord
4.     excellent or outstanding: a sovereign remedy
5.     of, relating to, or characteristic of a sovereign
6.     independent of outside authority: a sovereign state

[C13: from Old French soverain,  from Vulgar Latin superānus  (unattested), from Latin super  above; also influenced by reign ]

'sovereignly

— adv

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sov·er·eign definition
Pronunciation:  /ˈsäv-(ə-)rən/
Function: adj
:  having generalized curative powers sovereign  remedy>
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Main Entry: sov·er·eign
Pronunciation: 'sä-vr&n, 's&-, -v&-r&n
Variant: also sov·ran /-vr&n/
Function: noun
:  a person or political entity (as a nation or state) possessing or held to possess sovereignty sovereigns…the United States on the one hand and the State of California on the other —U.S. Code> —see also sovereign immunity at IMMUNITY

Main Entry: sovereign
Variant: also sovran
Function: adjective
1 :  possessed of supreme power sovereign ruler>
2 : enjoying autonomy <sovereign states>
3 : relating to, characteristic of, or befitting a sovereign
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Definitions of sovereign on the Web:

   * autonomous: (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces; "an autonomous judiciary"; "a sovereign state"
   * a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
   * greatest in status or authority or power; "a supreme tribunal"
     wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

   * Sovereignty is the quality of having supreme, independent authority over a territory. It can be found in a power to rule and make law that rests on a political fact for which no purely legal explanation can be provided. ...
     en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sovereign

   * sovereignty - government free from external control
   * sovereignty - reign: royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
   * sovereignty - the authority of a state to govern another state
     wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

   * sovereignty - The state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations; Supreme authority over all things. (Ref. ‘King of kings, and Lord of lords’); The liberty to decide one's thoughts and actions
     en.wiktionary.org/wiki/sovereignty


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sovereign
3 ENTRIES FOUND:

  1. 1) sovereign (noun)
  2. 2) sovereign (adjective)
  3. half sovereign (noun)



sov·er·eign
noun
Definition of SOVEREIGN
1
a : one possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty b : one that exercises supreme authority within a limited sphere c : an acknowledged leader : arbiter
2
: any of various gold coins of the United Kingdom
See sovereign defined for English-language learners »
Variants of SOVEREIGN
sov·er·eign also sov·ran \ˈsä-v(ə-)rən, -vərn also ˈsə-\
Examples of SOVEREIGN

  1. <after the current sovereign dies, the monarchy may be abolished>
  2. Ricky Martin, sovereign of Latin pop culture, is back. —Raquel Cepeda, Vibe, May 1999
  3. During these two centuries the throne of Scotland was occupied by no more than seven sovereigns of only four different generations. —G.W.S. Barrow, The Anglo-Norman Era In Scottish History, 1980
  4. [+]more[-]hide

Origin of SOVEREIGN
Middle English soverain, from Anglo-French soverein, from soverein, adjective (see 2sovereign)

First Known Use: 13th century
Related to SOVEREIGN
Synonyms: autocrat, potentate, ruler, monarch (also sovran)
Related Words: coruler; Caesar, czar (also tsar or tzar), emir (or amir also ameer), emperor, empress, kaiser, khan, khedive, king, lord, mikado, mogul, prince, queen, satrap, shah, sultan, suzerain; authoritarian, Big Brother, despot, dictator, führer (or fuehrer), monocrat, overlord, paramount, tyrant

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sov·er·eign

adjective

  1. above or superior to all others; chief; greatest; supreme
  2. supreme in power, rank, or authority
  3. of or holding the position of ruler; royal; reigning
  4. independent of all others: a sovereign state
  5. excellent; outstanding
  6. very effectual, as a cure or remedy

Origin: ME soveraine < OFr < VL *superanus < L super, above, over

noun

  1. a person who possesses sovereign authority or power; specif., a monarch or ruler
  2. a British gold coin valued at 20 shillings or one pound sterling, no longer minted for circulation

Related Forms:

   * sovereignly sov′·er·eignly adverb

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2010 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

sov·er·eign (sŏvˈər-ĭn, sŏvˈrĭn)
noun

  1. One that exercises supreme, permanent authority, especially in a nation or other governmental unit, as:
     a. A king, queen, or other noble person who serves as chief of state; a ruler or monarch.
     b. A national governing council or committee.
  2. A nation that governs territory outside its borders.
  3. A gold coin formerly used in Great Britain.

adjective

  1. Self-governing; independent: a sovereign state.
  2. Having supreme rank or power: a sovereign prince.
  3. Paramount; supreme: Her sovereign virtue is compassion.
  4.
     a. Of superlative strength or efficacy: a sovereign remedy.
     b. Unmitigated: sovereign contempt.

Origin: Middle English soverain, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *superānus, from Latin super, above; see uper in Indo-European roots.

Related Forms:

   * sovereignly sovˈer·eign·ly adverb

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sovereign
  
  
sover·eign [ sóvvrən ]


noun  (plural sov·er·eigns)
Definition:

1. monarch: the ruler or permanent head of a state, especially a king or queen

2. old British gold coin: a gold coin worth one pound, used in Britain between the early 17th and the early 20th centuries



adjective
Definition:

1. independent: self-governing and not ruled by any other state
a sovereign state

2. with complete power: having supreme authority or power
The king is the sovereign ruler of the land.

3. outstanding: outstanding, e.g. in its excellence or effectiveness
Her voice was her sovereign talent.

[13th century. Via Old French souverein< Vulgar Latin superanus< Latin super "above"]

sov·er·eign·ly adverb

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ORIGINAL: jlf1961

Trying to explain facts to realone is like trying to tell a rattlesnake not to strike. It does not work.

His warped perception of the world has been proven time and again, and your best bet is to put him on ignore and leave it alone. Comment only on responses to his lunatic ravings and rampant ignorance.

"Any person who shall be injured in his business or property by reason of anything forbidden in the antitrust laws may sue therefore in any district court of the United States in the district in which the defendant resides or is found or has an agent, without respect to the amount in controversy, and shall recover threefold the damages by him sustained, and the cost of suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee."

"Any person, firm, corporation, or association shall be entitled to sue for and have injunctive relief, in any court of the United States having jurisdiction over the parties, against threatened loss or damage 261*261 by a violation of the antitrust laws . . . when and under the same conditions and principles as injunctive relief against threatened conduct that will cause loss or damage is granted by courts of equity, under the rules governing such proceedings . . . ."

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If governments are instituted to protect you and your "stuff" then why doesnt the atty general defend you and your stuff from all comers?

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ORIGINAL: Real0ne

ok...

there is no difference between a sovereign and a king, they are one and the same . . .  

ok well pick one then . . .

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sov·er·eign  (svr-n, svrn) n.
3. A gold coin formerly used in Great Britain.
2. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) a former British gold coin worth one pound sterling

3. excellent, valuable, efficient, helpful, reliable, worthwhile, unfailing, efficacious, effectual wild garlic, a sovereign remedy in any healer's chest

(formerly) (= gold coin) → souverain m

(Brit, old: = coin) → 20-Shilling-Münze fa sovereign remedy (lit, fig) → ein Allheilmittel nt → (for gegen)
a gold coin of the United Kingdom, equal to one pound sterling: went out of circulation after 1914.
2.     a former British gold coin worth one pound sterling
2. any of various gold coins of the United Kingdom
6. very effectual, as a cure or remedy

2. a British gold coin valued at 20 shillings or one pound sterling, no longer minted for circulation

3. A gold coin formerly used in Great Britain.
2. old British gold coin: a gold coin worth one pound, used in Britain between the early 17th and the early 20th centuries

looks to me like the meaning is pretty much the same to everyone all the time.

Begs the question why you would say what you did?

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ORIGINAL: mnottertail



I choose this one, from all dictionaries.  Begs the question, why the fuck are you spouting nonsense about old coins? 

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ORIGINAL: jlf1961

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ORIGINAL: mnottertail



I choose this one, from all dictionaries.  Begs the question, why the fuck are you spouting nonsense about old coins? 

Otter, I would guess that he has become more confused as his mental instability has increased, thus making his ravings more insane as time goes by.

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ORIGINAL: mnottertail

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ORIGINAL: Real0ne

ok...

there is no difference between a sovereign and a king, they are one and the same . . .  

ok well pick one then . . .

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sov·er·eign  (svr-n, svrn) n.
3. A gold coin formerly used in Great Britain.
2. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) a former British gold coin worth one pound sterling

3. excellent, valuable, efficient, helpful, reliable, worthwhile, unfailing, efficacious, effectual wild garlic, a sovereign remedy in any healer's chest

(formerly) (= gold coin) → souverain m

(Brit, old: = coin) → 20-Shilling-Münze fa sovereign remedy (lit, fig) → ein Allheilmittel nt → (for gegen)
a gold coin of the United Kingdom, equal to one pound sterling: went out of circulation after 1914.
2.     a former British gold coin worth one pound sterling
2. any of various gold coins of the United Kingdom
6. very effectual, as a cure or remedy

2. a British gold coin valued at 20 shillings or one pound sterling, no longer minted for circulation

3. A gold coin formerly used in Great Britain.
2. old British gold coin: a gold coin worth one pound, used in Britain between the early 17th and the early 20th centuries

looks to me like the meaning is pretty much the same to everyone all the time.

Begs the question why you would say what you did?

I choose this one, from all dictionaries.  Begs the question, why the fuck are you spouting nonsense about old coins?