-Caveat Lector- << Result of thinking about U.S. History and the government's reaction to secession of states; relating it to what is being considered in Yugoslavia (Kosovo). What would/does the CEO of the U.S. think if similar movements occurred in North America today ? More to a point: Is the effort in the Balkans the realisation of a 140 year-old historical American (U.S.) initiative ? What seems to be good for Europe (Czech / Slovakia; Bosnia, Croatia / Yugoslavia, et al), didn't seem to work over here for some reason. A<>E<>R >> >From http://www.civilwarhome.com/scordinance.htm South Carolina Ordinance Of Secession AN ORDINANCE to dissolve the union between the State of South Carolina and other States united with her under the compact entitled "The Constitution of the United States of America." We, the people of the State of South Carolina, in convention assembled, do declare and ordain, and it is hereby declared and ordained, That the ordinance adopted by us in convention on the twenty-third day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight, whereby the Constitution of the United States of America was ratified, and also all acts and parts of acts of the General Assembly of this State ratifying amendments of the said Constitution, are hereby repealed; and that the union now subsisting between South Carolina and other States, under the name of the "United States of America," is hereby dissolved. Done at Charleston the twentieth day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty. >From http://www.thesecession.com/ The Secession is a political fiction that begins in Germany in 1989 as two US Army officers witness the festivities centered around the destruction of the Berlin Wall. The story goes on to tell how the winds of change were not contained by European borders and of the events that lead to the secession of 6 former U.S. states which include North & South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and the state of Washington. The prospect of a new and independent commonwealth manifested itself from the forces of many a good mind. Excepting that "Men were not Angels" and "Devils are more likely to be Politicians", a new constitution would be drawn to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for a common defense, promote commerce and secure the blessings of liberty. Note: This book is fiction and is not about overthrowing the existing U.S. Government. It is a platform where the energies of integrity, honesty and imagination can step into the shoes of the founding fathers to live out their struggles in our own time - keeping in mind that the constitution they drew up in 1787 was a result of the failure of Plan A. - Tim Carrigan ~~~~~~~~~~~~ A<>E<>R The only real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. -Marcel Proust + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Every great advance in natural knowledge has involved the absolute rejection of authority. -Thomas Huxley + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Forwarded as information only; no endorsement to be presumed + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. section 107, this material is distributed without charge or profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving this type of information for non-profit research and educational purposes only. DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
