[brainstem223]

The "never recognized" does not appear in the Webster definition of nation, so where is that quibble coming from?

: a community of people composed of one or more nationalities and possessing a more or less defined territory and government c : a territorial division containing a body of people of one or more nationalities and usually characterized by relatively large size and independent status.

The CSA was all of that during its all to brief time of existing. We would all be better off if it had won the day; not to be sharing a country with the likes of ted kennedy or the rest of the northeast socalists.

[detsaoT]

The CSA was all of that during its all to brief time of existing. We would all be better off if it had won the day; not to be sharing a country with the likes of ted kennedy or the rest of the northeast socalists.

With all due respect, I'd recommend an ounce of caution there, friend! After all, while they have their Kennedys, we must still, sadly, suffer our Clintons and Carters. :)

Warmest regards,
~dt~