United States for Sale From Sea To Shining Sea-Just follow the Money

.Madison, WI. Author's note: This post was originally published February 23, 2006. It seems so timely today. California authorities are contemplating the sale of naming rights to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Sorry you missed out of buying the New York Harbors? Don't worry the Bush administration has a few more assets for sale.  Remember it is all about location, location, location.

Brooklyn Bridge

Prime transportation link for metro New York area.  Negotiable. Several adjacent neighborhoods are available as well as a used naval yard.

Erie Canal.The Erie Canal is one of the oldest and most important historical U.S. icons.  Own a piece of history at a modest price. Excellent fix-it-upper. Banks are prime location for sunbathing, bicycle riding, stabling grazing herds, and casino development.

Mississippi River Locks.    These locks on the Mississippi River are located at the vital Quadcities area -almost smack in the middle of America's heartland.  Pay cash and receive, free, the St. Louis arch.

The Alamo.  Never let it be said that we aren't sentimental. Own a one of a kind artifact.  So far six flags have flown over Texas.  You can make it seven.

Hoover Dam. The most valuable and practical of all today's new listings.  The Hoover Dam not only provides water and power to tens of millions of Americans but also serves as a major tourist attraction.  Easy financing.  For the first one hundred prospective buyers we provide a free night in Las Vegas. Bring the wives and the kiddies.

Rare Port Opportunity-West Coast. With the Eastern seaboard sold, only a few ports are still available. The San Francisco Port comes with an option on Oakland. If you meet seller's asking price we will include the romantic and strategically important Golden Gate Bridge.  Excellent companion to the Alamo.

Bonus Feature-Golden Gate Bridge

Mixed Residential and Commercial Use -White House                                            

Prime property for either business or residential use.  Not subject to any zoning regulations; for that matter not subject to any regulation.

Historic site provides easy access to American industry, historic sites, and infrastructure.  Almost as good as owning your own country.

This relatively useless relic is available immediately. With record copper prices its salvage value has never been greater. Pursuant to law, seller discloses that some Americans have great sentimental attachment and may become hostile at any effort to dismantle.  It is recommend that buyer maintain a standing army and a navy to ward off confused natives who believe this icon has intrinsic value and represents something spiritual in the nation.

Comments

[L Bork]

I am confused, we still are living in America, arn't we!Is the White House getting a kick back,on this? I would like to know how an elected polition can sell off the country, what happen to national security, what states really belong to other countries, how can it be stopped,

[Lou Kaye]

This posting will never be irrelevant. It's called P - R - I - V - A - T - I - Z - A - T - I - O - N. Tollways, libraries, weather bureau, ports, police and fire departments you name it, it doesn't have to be brick and mortar either like Social Security or your income tax refund ....is for sale. Politicians, yes including an ever expanding population of democrats are succumbing to the idea that private individuals - driven primarily by greed can do things better and cheaper than a taxpayer funded regulated workforce. All pushed by a federation of extremely wealthy libertarian, neocon, anarcho-capitalist, republican insiders capable of integrating all of us into complicity, trading our most precious public assets and national dignity for the promise of pennies-on-the-dollar in dividends. Its gaining ground.....we are losing.

[Neocon 4 Jesus]

I think the government should sell the naming rights to Hoover Dam and other monuments.

How cool would it be to have a big Pepsi Logo on the Back of Hoover Dam. I bet we could get millions.