Keeping a self-governing and sovereign nation state is a serious proposition.
It is not a matter of rebellion or revolt.
Independence is a spiritual matter.
Independence was not a legacy which is passed down and inherited.
No people can ever govern themselves if they are not capable of thinking for themselves.
When the citizens turn off the spin machines and start thinking for themselves, they will be at the half point to reclaiming the republic.
Even on this forum, people are starting to think for themselves.
The Bushbots have disappeared into cyber oblivion and the Republican Party elite is starting to receive the scorn that it deserves for turning away from the populist principles of Ronald Reagan.
“Even on this forum, people are starting to think for themselves”
You could get a little negative feedback on that one. ;-)