Can we buy an island and start a government?

Question

My friend and I were wondering if we bought an island, like on ebay, and started a government, and had our own laws, would it be possible?

Answer 1

All natural islands are claimed by Sovereign nations, so the only way you'd effectively get away with this idea is if you have an artificial island built in international waters or if you followed the example of how Sealand was formed in International waters.

Answer 2

As long as you didn't have any oil

Then you would become a threat to US national security and you would have to be invaded so the US could be safe from you weapons of mass deception.

Answer 3

Sure its possible, just be prepared to defend it at your own costs too.

Answer 4

There are ilands for sale on ebay? Wow...good luck to ya if you can.

Answer 5

Yes, if you can find an island that you can afford that is not a part of any other nation, you can start your own country