Take away electric lights, gasoline, and food stores and list all the differences of now vs 200 years ago.
Hint, there isn't any real differences.
Yeah, except for the pesky Atomic, chemical and Bio weapons, you are right...
I’d have to agree.
And it’s amazing how people on FR will change their tune when it comes to various issues, or rights.
Suddenly, although the most powerful thing during the Rev was the occasional 18-lb siege cannon, suddenly it doesn’t matter that things have changed when it comes to weapons rights.
I prefer to remain consistent.
I do believe the Founders (particularly Washington, the pure genius of the bunch) believed in what we call “isolationism”, rightly so. Washington’s speech was required knowledge at 1 time. And the general principle is sound that 1 should try not to involve oneself in things not involving them.
May I also note Washington was a big fan of standing armies and navies. He was well aware what happens when “armies” are constantly going through turnstiles.
That said, the Founders were no slouches, and did not shrink from striking at those who seemed to be threatening them.
Also, it’s all moot now no matter what: we’re in Iraq. You can’t just pull out tomorrow. The Founders would agree, I’m sure.