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rabscuttle385
Since the Civil War ended, the verb taken by the nominative "United States" is singular, that is, "is", as in, "
The United States is utterly insolvent.
"
Carry on.
HF
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01/07/2009 12:25:14 PM PST
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holden
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holden
Since the Civil War ended, the verb taken by the nominative "United States" is singular...
Oh, I know. The "mistake" was intentional.
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01/07/2009 1:42:11 PM PST
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rabscuttle385
("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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