Peter Kupfer OOo wrote:
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Hi Khirano,
I have an opinion about your question. The United States almost was
not a country at all. The various states didn't like each other very
much, and in many cases, still don't today. For example I know quite
a few Californians who don't think very highly of some states in the
south eastern part of the US. The various states saw themselves as
different sovereign entities, and in many ways, they continue to hold
that view today. So while those outside the US might see the US as
one country, there are quite a few residents in various states who
see question the legitimacy of the US.
Are you suggesting we fight a new Civil war? :)
Hee hee! I'm reminded of Will Roger's quip about all the "Okies" moving
to California and raising the average IQ of both states. Then there's
all of those great lines like: "California, the 'land of fruits and
nuts'." "The only thing that separates your average Oklahoman from total
ignorance is the Red River (the border with Texas)!" "For an Alaskan,
happiness is a Texan going home with an Okie under each arm." "What's
the difference between a New Yorker and a rattlesnake? You feel sorry
for the rattlesnake when you shoot it."
Sometimes you wonder how we've managed to only have one civil war! ;-)
-Greg (Yankeeratbastard)
