I ' m just pointing out an option on a continuum . The Commonwealth provides an established structure . The Philippines used to be an member of the US Commonwealth and transitioned to full independence in 1946 . I might be underestimating the enmity between the two future nations . I would hope that the separation could stay amicable . If not , then a more abrupt separation would be better . <| sep |> Sorry buddy , but you ' re in the minority on this one . Don ' t get so upset when people question your taste in music . <| sep |> I see the new Area 51 is doing well . <| sep |> They look better than some of the baggy crap people wear . <| sep |> Referencing historyhuman nature as a way to argue against socialistcommunist theories is generally regarded as a poor way of debating those ideals .