see, "Autfinity".
look through the threads I have created, there is an ongoing discussion about something similar to what you discribe.
input as you wish.
but what benefits do they provide?
If we want to argue the point, you could argue that AFF and WP are like cybernations, in that they have VERY distinct personalities, atmospheres and cultures.
I know what you trying to say. But if the cybernation was created you would know what Autfinity Island become like in the future. Plus I have a deep interest for cybernations/micronations.
mk'ay...well, would you like to write a short passage on it for the document?
I've done the "island" concept, which a few other people are also writing stuff up for, and I still need to do the neighbourhood and the new town models.
oh, and I was hoping to bring this up formally, but if we can get the Island fully independent, it might be possible to declare a new nation.
ATM: I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think that, just as African-Americans and other oppressed groups have identified with the Jewish theme of Exodus, so might the Spectrum. And, just as true Muslims, even those who may not be so fond of Zionism, still identify with strong Jewish themes as part of their religion, so it is that Aspies and Jews have a strong link. Both are set apart ("KDSH"=Set Apart=Holiness). I think that it is a wonderful connection between two groups. Think about "interest threads" and the spending of hours studying Ancient Texts!
For a further exploration of my journey on this, please read "Purim Thoughts":
http://www.aspiesforfreedom.com/showthre...?tid=12425
My only potential concern with "Aspie Zionism" is that, just as with Muslims and Christians who have identified "Zion" as their own movement, there could be the potential for a type of Replacement Ideology. "Israel" is identified with the new religion or ideology, and not with the physical people Israel. I would be careful that any "Zion" movement does not seek cultural co-option of Jewish themes. Too many European-American ideologies do this, and this co-option of "Zion" is often in the secular realm as well (Marxism/Left Anarchism stealing their final battle between worker and oppressor from Jewish-Christian Apocalypticism, Black Nationalists claiming to be the "real" Jews, White racists claiming the same thing, environmentalists hoping for a New Eden, et al).
Have a "Zionist" movement, but let it be Aspie and not pseudo-Hebraic. Do not seek to take what was not given, or to co-opt someone else's culture. The west has been doing this since the time of Alexander, and it went in to hyper-drive during the late nineteenth century. There is more than one way to be "KDSH" (Set Apart), my "Aspie Zionist" friends.
And, remember that there is more than one Covenant. The Non-Israelite is under the Seven Laws of Noah, which is a beautiful Covenant in its simplicity:
http://www.aspiesforfreedom.com/showthre...?tid=11662
There is therefore no need for Gentiles to feel inadequate, or to feel that they need to co-opt the 613 Laws of Moses for themselves. The Seven Noahide Laws are enough to be counted righteous for those among the Seventy Nations, if pursued with all of your heart, mind and soul.
Happy Purim.
All the best.
Turn it on its head. The problem is that if you don't change the name of your group it will cause confusion.
I also confused it with Zionism in relation to Israel and was wondering what the link was...
I just reported the thread, and asked that the mods lock it for you. Maybe it just got lost in the shuffle.
Okie doke - done...